The French DGA (Direction Générale de l’Armement) has carried out the first full firing of the MdCN naval cruise missile on Jul. 9.
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TopOwl selected for A400M flight tests
Thales’ TopOwl HMSD (Helmet-Mounted Sight and Display) has been selected by the Organisation for Joint Armaments Cooperation (OCCAR) for flight testing on board the A400M prototype.
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PPT slides on Gripen Fighter Weapons School
Saab has made available the PowerPoint presentation slides (in PDF format) that was given during the press briefing at the Farnborough Airshow. The school will use 4-6 SAAF Gripen C/Ds with six or more students in the first course, conducted in October 2013 at Overberg airbase.
First CH-147F Chinook for Canada makes maiden flight
Canada’s first CH-147F has completed its first flight on Jun. 24.
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Laser powers Lockheed Martin’s Stalker UAS for 48 hours
Lockheed Martin’s Stalker Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) was able to remain airborne for 48 hours, an improvement of 2,400 percent, thanks to an innovative laser power system from LaserMotive.
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