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U.S. Navy demonstrates AI autonomy on BQM-177A through Shield AI partnership

Posted on September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 by alert5

The U.S. Navy successfully demonstrated artificial intelligence-based autonomy on the BQM-177A aerial target in August at Point Mugu Sea Range, California, marking the first beyond-visual-range autonomy mission on a fast-moving platform. The test involved two aircraft operated by Shield AI’s Hivemind software under the Naval Air Systems Command’s Experimental Platform for Intelligent Combat project.

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Indonesia reaffirm interest in acquiring J-10s

Posted on September 23, 2025 by alert5

Indonesia’s Defense Ministry confirmed Sept. 18 that the country remains interested in acquiring Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets as part of its military modernization efforts, though officials indicated any potential deal remains in early stages.

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U.S. Navy jet trainer contest intensifies as competitors target Boeing’s struggles

Posted on September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 by alert5

Competitors vying to replace the U.S. Navy’s T-45 Goshawk are expressing confidence as Boeing struggles with delays and production issues plaguing its T-7 trainer program.

Beechcraft M-346N aircraft at Beech Field, Wichita, Kansas on Sept. 12, 2025.
The M-346N is the proposed replacement for the T-45 Goshawk jet trainer for the U.S. Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System program and a product prepared for competition by Beechcraft in colloboration with Leonardo of Italy. (Textron Aviation photos by Greg L. Davis)

Peru fighter jet competition intensifies as Trump administration approves F-16 sale

Posted on September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 by alert5

Lockheed Martin and Saab have both secured government approvals to compete for Peru’s major fighter aircraft modernization program, with the U.S. offering a $3.42 billion F-16 package and Sweden proposing JAS 39 E/F Gripen alternative in what has become South America’s most significant military aviation competition in decades.

U.S. Army retires two legendary ISR Platforms in South Korea

Posted on September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 by alert5

The U.S. Army concluded five decades of GUARDRAIL and Airborne Reconnaissance Low (ARL) operations on the Korean Peninsula with the retirement of both aircraft platforms during ceremonies held Jul. 30-31, at Desidario Army Airfield.

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