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Thailand’s Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) intends to bolster its fleet by acquiring three Gripen jet fighters from Sweden, aiming to enhance its operational capabilities, according to official sources, the Bangkok Post says. The decision comes after the United States turn down Thailand’s request to buy the F-35.
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Kratos and Shield AI have entered into an agreement to integrate an AI pilot developed by Shield AI into Kratos’ XQ-58 Valkyrie, marking a significant step towards crewed-uncrewed teaming for jet aircraft. This collaboration aims to address the growing challenge of electronic warfare and ensure operational effectiveness even in GPS-denied and communication-jammed environments.
In a concerning incident, two aircraft from the Swiss military aerobatic display team, Patrouille Suisse, collided mid-air during a training session in the canton of Zug. The collision resulted in one person on the ground sustaining minor injuries, while the pilots themselves remained unharmed.
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., a leading Israeli defense technology company, has announced its plans to unveil the highly anticipated “Sky Sonic” hypersonic missile interceptor at the upcoming Paris Air Show. This advanced system serves as a groundbreaking defensive measure against the rising threat of hypersonic missiles. With the Paris Air Show being one of the world’s largest aerospace exhibitions, Rafael aims to showcase the exceptional capabilities of the Sky Sonic interceptor for the first time on a global stage.
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In a recent article from the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists examining China’s hypersonic capabilities, attention is drawn to the country’s surprising development of a hypersonic glide vehicle combined with a fractional orbital bombardment system. The writer highlights the potential implications of this technology, particularly its ability to deliver payloads faster and more covertly than existing systems.
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