This technical report by RAND examines the feasibility of a laser-beam-powered UAV and identifies some of the concept’s limiting factors.
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Indian Navy issues RFI for naval helicopters
The Indian Navy recently issued a Request for Information (RFI) for naval helicopters just as it was to start trials of the S-70 and NH-90 next month under a separate tender.
NATO admits civilian home in Tripoli hit due to ‘weapons system failure’
NATO says one of its weapons might have hit a civilian home in Tripoli due to a ‘weapons system failure.’
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South Korea looks at Iron Dome
The vice commissioner of South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) voiced interest in the Irom Dome system during a visit to Israel recently.
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Airbus A400M, A380 grounded at Paris airshow
Airbus is forced to cancel the flying displays of both its A400M tactical transport and A380 airliner at the Paris airshow due to separate reasons.
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