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Chinese researchers have been using a US-designed AI semiconductor chip to enhance the performance of a hypersonic weapon’s scramjet engine, significantly improving computational tasks and suggesting potential integration into future missile systems.
The Belgian Air Force’s first F-35A Lightning II has taken flight, showcasing the national flag, with the first force’s first four F-35As set to head to Luke AFB for initial training amid software upgrade delays.
BAE Systems has been actively seeking potential buyers for Eurofighter Typhoon jets, with Germany and Italy among the countries considering additional purchases. The company remained aware, however, of the importance of enhancing the fighter’s capabilities to ensure relevance into the 2040s and beyond.
Despite the delay, graphics outlining the revised plan were showcased at DSA 2024, offered insights into the Royal Malaysian Navy’s strategic vision for fleet modernisation.
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21st May 2021
Heavy-lift tethered UAVs could enable more efficient C-UAS detection.
21st May 2021
Welcome to Episode 20 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
21st May 2021
The Philippines and Turkey remain hopeful of getting American engines for the T129 Atak.
20th May 2021
First Sea Lord, Admiral Tony Radakin announces the names of five new Type-31 frigates.
20th May 2021
Commtact has announced that its EMDLS datalink system passed US Army rigorous testing.
20th May 2021
BC Customs is to provide the Search and Rescue Tactical Vehicle – Side by Vehicle for the USAF.
20th May 2021
Letter of intent between Fincantieri and Comau includes development of a welding robot for shipyards.
20th May 2021
The Australian Army's communications upgrade continues with the release of SATCOM terminals mounted on trailers.
19th May 2021
Hexadrone has unveiled the Tundra multi-rotor drone.
19th May 2021
Modification brings cumulative value of LRASM Lot 4 and Lot 5 production contract to almost $425 million.
19th May 2021
Turkish naval tactics are on the cusp of change by applying UCAV stand-off attack capabilities.
19th May 2021
Abu Dhabi Ship Building received a contract to build four new OPVs for the UAE Navy.
19th May 2021
BAE Systems will support launchers and canisters on USN cruisers and destroyers.
19th May 2021
Locally produced jet engines are now powering single-engine fighters of the PLAAF.
19th May 2021
The JMSDF needs to upgrade the performance of its Seahawk-based helicopters, with a new type now in development.
18th May 2021
CAE USA receives a $135 million contract from USSOCOM to create a next-generation mission command system.
18th May 2021
Hungary has ordered Rheinmetall’s StrikeShield protection system to be equipped onto 209 of its new Lynx IFVs.
18th May 2021
US Navy orders repair and overhaul work on LM2500 power turbine assemblies.
18th May 2021
InfoScitex is providing modelling, simulation and analysis tools to demonstrate multi-domain operations and ‘transformative aerospace capabilities’.