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Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) revealed a significant investment plan to accelerate development and commercialization of two key projects: autonomous aerial vehicles (AAVs) and a single-seat variant of the FA-50 supersonic light fighter jet.
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is poised for a significant boost in air mobility capabilities with a major investment in Canadian Forces Base Trenton (CFB Trenton). The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced an $629 million investment to upgrade the base and accommodate Canada’s new fleet of CC-330 Husky Strategic Tanker Transport Aircraft.
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Soldiers from the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team recently conducted a critical live-fire exercise at McGregor Range Complex, New Mexico, showcasing the capabilities of the M-LIDS (Mobile-Low, Slow, Small-Unmanned Aircraft Integrated Defeat System). M-LIDS is a mobile counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) designed to detect, track, and neutralize drone threats encountered during deployments.
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Kuwait is poised to take delivery of the remaining 13 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets within the next 18 months, further solidifying its air defense capabilities. This follows the recent successful delivery of 15 Eurofighter aircraft, marking a significant milestone in a larger procurement program that underscores the strong defense partnership between Kuwait and Italy.
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The U.S. Army has successfully demonstrated the capabilities of its next-generation Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (ER GMLRS) during a recent operational test conducted at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
Image: Lockheed Martin
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