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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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18th May 2021
The Australian Army is leasing Leonardo helicopters in order to cover a capability shortfall from the MRH90 fleet.
17th May 2021
USAF teams are supporting the testing of AI and robotic dogs at Tyndall AFB, Florida.
17th May 2021
Turkey may be selling the Hürkuş-C light attack aircraft abroad for the first time but Western sanctions pose problems for exporters.
17th May 2021
Tripartite agreement sets Phase 1B of NGWS/FCAS in motion.
17th May 2021
Behind the maiden deployment of the UK Carrier Strike Group to the Indo-Pacific are a multitude of efforts carried out by the RN, the MoD and industry to ensure the mission is executed with interoperability between vessels.
17th May 2021
How might Iran toughen its oil and shipping vessels in response to sabotage?
17th May 2021
Pair of 58m boats for Trinidad and Tobago are the first Cape-class vessels to be exported.
14th May 2021
Mystery surrounds the reason for Australia quarantining its battle management system software.
14th May 2021
Rostec Corporation has delivered underwater pistols and assault rifles to an undisclosed foreign partner.
14th May 2021
USN and FMS customers will benefit from ESSM Block 1 and Block 2 support.
14th May 2021
Public Services and Procurement Canada has signed a contract for the maintenance of King Air 350ER aircraft with Team CERTAS.
14th May 2021
Recent developments in Brazil and Colombia reflect a trend towards domestic UAV manufacturing.
14th May 2021
Welcome to Episode 19 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
14th May 2021
The RAF will receive the first of 14 new heavy-lift helicopters in 2026.
14th May 2021
Australian CBRN study includes private sector support for the Defence Science and Technology group.
13th May 2021
Is Myanmar descending into civil war as the country's ruthless military crack down on all opposition and continue to battle ethnic armed groups?
13th May 2021
European joint venture, a4ESSOR, passes formal acceptance test for its ESSOR HDR Base Waveform.
13th May 2021
A draft 2024-2033 State Armament Programme should be ready by September.
13th May 2021
Carrier Strike Groups and Littoral Strike Groups will need a new kind of early warning capability beyond 2029, the UK MoD believes.