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Triton UAS achieves global presence with third orbit

Posted on October 6, 2024 by alert5

Spanning across continents, the U.S. Navy’s MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system has reached a new milestone by establishing a third operational orbit, solidifying its global surveillance capabilities. The Triton, operated by Unmanned Patrol Squadron (VUP) 19 out of NAS Jacksonville, Florida, reached this accomplishment just over a year after its initial operational capability debut in August 2023.

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North Korean hackers target Diehl Defence employees in Germany, potentially seeking IRIS-T secrets

Posted on October 5, 2024 by alert5

North Korean hackers have targeted employees of Diehl Defence, a German arms manufacturer, in a suspected attempt to steal sensitive information, according to reports from Der Spiegel and ZDF. The attacks, which began in April, were carried out by a group known as “Kimsuky”, which cybersecurity experts believe operates on behalf of the North Korean government.

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Lithuania boosts air defence with second Saab MSHORAD battery order

Posted on October 4, 2024 by alert5

Saab has secured a second order from Lithuania for its Mobile Short-Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) system, strengthening the Baltic nation’s air defence capabilities. The order, valued at $116 million, follows an initial agreement signed in July 2024.

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Leidos’ ‘Black Arrow’ small cruise missile passes key flight tests

Posted on October 4, 2024 by alert5

Leidos’ small cruise missile (SCM), nicknamed the ‘Black Arrow,’ has successfully completed captive carry and store safe separation flight tests, moving the program closer to guided flight tests scheduled for later this year. The tests, conducted in December 2023, confirmed digital twin predictions of safe separation, benign store dynamics, and trajectory characteristics.

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