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The Viper Experimentation and Next-gen Operations Model – Autonomy Flying Testbed (VENOM) program received its final F-16 Fighting Falcon on Apr. 1, completing the fleet that will be modified for autonomous aircraft testing.
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Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has successfully validated the advanced control laws for its ‘rotor blown wing’ uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in both helicopter and aeroplane modes. This innovative prototype, weighing 115 pounds (52kg) and powered by batteries, has demonstrated operational stability and manoeuvrability across all flight regimes, showcasing its potential for scaling to larger sizes with hybrid-electric propulsion.
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Hill Air Force Base (HAFB) is being considered as a potential location for a groundbreaking energy project: a portable nuclear reactor. The project, spearheaded by Radiant Nuclear, could see the base utilising a small modular reactor as early as 2028. This development is part of a broader effort to enhance the resilience of military installations and meet ambitious carbon-free energy goals.
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South Korea has pulled back the curtain on its latest military tech development: the ‘short-range air-to-air guided missile-II’, a locally produced missile. Introduced at a recent DAPA event, this missile is destined for the KF-21 fighter, replacing imported counterparts and represents a bold step towards self-sufficiency and technological advancement in the nation’s defence sector.
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Taiwan is abandoning its pursuit of domestically developing a next-generation fighter jet, and will instead procure advanced aircraft from the United States, according to a report by Up Media, a Taiwanese online news outlet. This decision, reached by Defence Minister Koo Li-hsiung, marks a significant shift in Taiwan’s defence acquisition strategy and highlights the technological and financial hurdles of developing advanced weapons systems independently.
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