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ASTARTE program demonstrates revolutionary automated flightpath-planning software

Posted on February 28, 2023 by alert5

In late 2022, the Air Space Total Awareness for Rapid Tactical Execution (ASTARTE) program, a joint collaboration between DARPA, the Army, and the U.S. Air Force, successfully demonstrated new automated flightpath-planning software in a simulated battle in contested airspace. The software was able to deconflict friendly missiles, artillery fire, and manned and unmanned aircraft while avoiding enemy fires.

Graphic: DARPA
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Japan to acquire 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles

Posted on February 28, 2023 by alert5

The Japanese government has revealed the exact number of Tomahawk cruise missiles it intends to acquire from the United States.

Photo: Raytheon
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Kawasaki Ha40 discovered

Posted on February 27, 2023 by alert5

A rare Kawasaki Ha40 liquid-cooled inline V engine has been discovered at a construction site in Ryuta-cho, Goko-sho, Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture. The engine was used to power the Kawasaki Ki-61, the only mass-produced Japanese fighter during the Second World War that uses such an arrangement.

Kogo, GFDL, via Wikimedia Commons

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India to participate in Exercise Cobra Warrior in Britain

Posted on February 27, 2023February 27, 2023 by alert5

The Indian Air Force is sending another contingent overseas for joint exercises with a foreign air force. This time five Mirage 2000 fighters will be heading to Waddington Air Force Base in Britain from Mar. 6-24.

/ IDF Spokesperson’s Unit