Denel Dynamics has made significant progress with its Marlin 100km range radar-guided air-to-air missile and the first launch from ground is expected early next year.
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Wheeled-version of Nishant UAV to fly soon
A wheeled version of India’s Nishant unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is currently undergoing taxi tests and the first flight could happen soon.
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AGM-86 with high-powered microwave payload to be tested in 2016
In two-years time, the U.S. Air Force will flight test an AGM-86 cruise missile with a high-powered microwave payload to take out electronics.
Lockheed Martin flight tests airborne laser turret
Lockheed Martin has been flight testing a new laser beam control turret that will allow future combat aircraft to have 360-degree coverage for high-energy laser weapons.
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Mabus: UCLASS more than just for surveillance
Speaking at the Reuters Aerospace and Defense Summit, U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus said the Unmanned Carrier Launched Airborne Surveillance Strike (UCLASS) program is envisaged to perform additional tasks besides surveillance for the carrier strike group.