Based on information reported by Aviation Week, Boeing has unveiled a new land-based variant of its MQ-25 autonomous tanker. The design, aimed at future U.S. Air Force refueling needs, expands on the U.S. Navy’s carrier-based Stingray model.
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Trend Micro uncovers sophisticated cyber threat to Taiwan’s defense sector
Research conducted by cybersecurity firm Trend Micro has uncovered a significant escalation in cyber operations targeting Taiwan’s military-industrial complex. The investigation has revealed a sophisticated threat actor, designated as TIDRONE, which has launched a comprehensive campaign against the island nation’s defense and satellite industries. Intelligence gathered by Trend Micro indicates that TIDRONE, suspected to have links to Chinese-speaking groups, has demonstrated a particular focus on manufacturers within Taiwan’s drone sector, raising alarms about potential compromises to sensitive military technologies.
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BlueHalo achieves milestone in Next-Generation C-UAS Missile development
BlueHalo, a leading provider of counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) solutions, announced a significant milestone in the development of its Freedom Eagle (FE-1) missile. The company successfully completed multiple rounds of testing, including a critical firing of the dual-thrust, solid rocket motor.
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General Atomics to modify MQ-20 for autonomous air-to-air missions
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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AFWERX tests electric aircraft at Springfield-Beckley airport
The U.S. Air Force’s AFWERX program is conducting a series of flight tests to evaluate the potential military applications of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The program, in partnership with Modern Technology Solutions Inc. (MTSI), is focusing on unmanned configurations of the BlackFly eVTOL aircraft to assess their capabilities for various mission sets.
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