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In a groundbreaking investigation, BBC Panorama has joined forces with artificial intelligence company Synthetaic to uncover evidence of Chinese spy balloons flying over Japan and Taiwan. The collaboration utilized satellite imagery and cutting-edge AI technology to trace the elusive presence of these aerial surveillance devices.
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A Hungarian military helicopter crashed on Jun. 21 during a training mission in neighboring Croatia, killing at least two people on board. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the Cikola River canyon, approximately 300 kilometers south of Zagreb, the capital, according to official reports from Hungary’s defense ministry.
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In response to the mounting challenges posed by the extended air defense domain, including the complexities of manoeuvring ballistic missiles, hypersonic cruise missiles, and hypersonic glide vehicles, MBDA has been at the forefront for over five years, developing innovative interception solutions. As part of this ongoing effort, MBDA presents the AQUILA project, specifically designed to address the urgent need for countering emerging hypersonic threats. This project aims to ensure the efficient protection of domestic high-value assets and operational deployments in the coming decades.
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French President Emmanuel Macron made significant strides in garnering support from France’s European Union allies for a more self-reliant defense strategy in contrast to Germany’s efforts to procure air defense systems from non-European sources.
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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