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The U.S. Navy has embarked on a groundbreaking collaboration with Texas A&M University to pioneer the development of fully autonomous Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft capable of landing on moving ship decks. The three-year project, funded by the Navy, aims to create a robust solution that could revolutionize the way aircraft land on naval vessels.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Hailey Servedio, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
In a significant move that underlines North Dakota’s growing role in national defense initiatives, a hypersonic missile data processing center is slated to be established at the Air National Guard base at Hector Field. This announcement was made by Senator John Hoeven, during the Grand Farm Autonomous Nation Conference at the Fargo Microsoft campus on Aug. 29. The data center is a crucial component of the Sky Range hypersonic missile testing program, poised to transform the landscape of missile development and testing.
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In a bid to fortify the security of the United States’s capital, Washington, D.C., an innovative artificial intelligence-powered airspace monitoring system is poised to make its mark. This cutting-edge solution is set to not only enhance protection but also has the potential to be scaled across other crucial installations and systems within the Defense Department and the U.S. government.
Photo: Defense Innovation Unit
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Japan is gearing up to design a new air-to-air missile for the next-generation fighter jets it is co-developing with Britain and Italy. The plan is to have these anti-air missiles equipped on the fighter jets upon their initial deployment in Japan by 2035, according to an insider familiar with the situation.
Graphic: Japan Ministry of Defense
Bill Sweetman, a seasoned aviation journalist, has made a notable comeback to the writing scene after a hiatus of several years. Known for his contributions as the Editor-in-Chief of Aviation Week, he had left the prestigious position back in March 2016. However, his passion for aviation and insightful reporting has returned him to the spotlight.
Graphic: DARPA
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