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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)

HAF Mirage 2000-5 crashes after mission to intercept Turkish jets

Posted on April 13, 2018 by alert5

A Hellenic Air Force Mirage 2000-5 fighter crashed into the Aegean Sea on Apr. 12 and the pilot was killed.

By stefg74 from Larisa, Greece [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Rafael offers upgrade package for South Africa’s Gripens

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

Israeli arms supplier Rafael has proposed a series of upgrades to South Africa in order to bring its Gripens to 4.5 generation standard.

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Final developmental test flight for F-35 program’s SDD phase

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

The System Development and Demonstration (SDD) phase of the F-35 program is winding down after the final developmental test flight was completed on Apr. 11.

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AFSOC lacks $58 million for AC-130J laser weapon demonstration program

Posted on April 13, 2018April 12, 2018 by alert5

At a hearing of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging threats, lawmakers were told that a project to fit a 60-kilowatt laser on the AC-130J still lacks $58 million to get the program fully funded.

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