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Fargo AFB to host hypersonic missile testing data center

Posted on August 30, 2023 by alert5

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.

Airmen assigned to the 319th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, perform a maintenance check June 6, 2022, on an RQ-4 Block 30 Global Hawk remotely piloted aircraft at Grand Sky on Grand Forks Air Force Base. The RQ-4 Block 30s will be used at the Test Resource Management Center’s High Speed System Test Department. Located on Grand Forks Air Force Base, Grand Sky is a business and aviation park focused on developing and growing the unmanned aerial systems industry. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Richards)

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AI-Powered System to safeguard the sky above Washington, D.C.

Posted on August 29, 2023 by alert5

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 to design new missile for GCAP

Posted on August 29, 2023 by alert5

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

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Bill Sweetman Returns: Insights on Sea-Based Aircraft

Posted on August 1, 2023 by alert5

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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RAND: Taiwan is vulnerable to defeat by China within 90 days

Posted on June 30, 2023June 30, 2023 by alert5

In an updated research report by RAND, experts have highlighted the vulnerability of Taiwan to resist a potential Chinese attack by up to 90 days. The report focuses on assessing the country’s capacity to resist a large-scale military assault, stressing the importance of key variables such as political leadership, social cohesion, military effectiveness, durability, and potential military intervention by the United States.

Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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