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Scaled Composites, in partnership with Northrop Grumman, has successfully conducted the first flight of the Model 437 Vanguard, marking a crucial step in the development of multi-mission, low-cost attritable aircraft. The flight, which took place on Aug. 29, not only demonstrated the aircraft’s capabilities but also showcased Northrop Grumman’s cutting-edge digital engineering ecosystem.
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Sandia National Laboratories has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in navigation technology with the development of a quantum-based motion sensor capable of operating independently of GPS. This development carries significant implications for the military, especially given the increasing vulnerabilities of satellite-based systems in modern warfare.
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been selected as the Lead Systems Integrator for Project Red 5, a U.S. Department of Defense initiative aimed at developing advanced autonomous air-to-air capabilities. The $98 million contract will see GA-ASI utilize two MQ-20 Avenger unmanned aircraft systems to prototype full-profile autonomous air-to-air missions.
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Bizhankook reports that South Korea’s next-generation fighter jet, the KF-21 Boramae, is taking shape with plans for three distinct variants: the KF-21 EA, EX, and SA. This diversification strategy aims to not only bolster South Korea’s own airpower but also unlock export potential in the global arms market.
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The future of aerial combat took flight recently when U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall flew in the front seat of the X-62A VISTA, a specially modified aircraft designed to test cutting-edge autonomous flight capabilities.
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