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Gremlins Phase III award goes to Dynetics

Posted on April 20, 2018April 20, 2018 by alert5

Dynetics has won a $32.46 million contract for Phase III of the Gremlins program. The company will have to proof by January 2020 that it can demonstrate safe and reliable aerial launch and recovery of multiple unmanned air vehicles.

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UWaterloo researchers claim Quantum radar can defeat stealth

Posted on April 14, 2018April 13, 2018 by alert5

Researchers from the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of Waterloo claim that a new quantum radar system being develop will be able to detect stealthy aircraft and missiles.

A B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., approaches the runway at RAF Fairford, U.K., June 9, 2017. The B-2 routinely conducts bomber assurance and deterrence missions providing a flexible and vigilant long-range global strike capability, and is just one demonstration of the U.S. commitment to supporting global security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

Boeing invests in Reaction Engines Limited

Posted on April 12, 2018 by alert5

Boeing has joined Rolls-Royce Plc and BAE Systems in investing in British propulsion company Reaction Engines Limited.

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AFRL flaunt unmanned wingman, laser firing 6th gen. fighter concepts

Posted on March 27, 2018 by alert5

H/T to Steve.

Video: AFRL

These 3 Ilyushins purported to have been supporting flight test of Russian nuclear-powered cruise missile

Posted on March 4, 2018 by alert5

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announced recently that a nuclear-powered cruise missile has been in development. Flight tests are said to have been carried out and there are rumors that these three Ilyushin platforms have been supporting the program with airborne telemetry.

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