Aviation News
After a B-1B Lancer crashed at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota on Jan. 4th, the base’s runway was closed for investigation. However, on Jan. 25th, several B-1Bs took off for the first time since the incident for their temporary base in Dyess Air Force Base in Texas.
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A groundbreaking test in the harsh Arctic Circle has successfully demonstrated the potential of a revolutionary new software called POTION to significantly increase the efficiency and range of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This achievement, the fruit of a nine-year collaboration between the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) and the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), marks a major milestone in advancing UAV technology for military and commercial applications.
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After a two-year hiatus, the United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are back on track to finalize a deal for 18 MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones, marking a significant step forward in both technology and regional partnerships. This news, reported by Breaking Defense, highlights the growing importance of drone technology in the Middle East and the strategic alliance between the US and the UAE.
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South Korea began production of its version of the U.S. hunter-killer MQ-9 Reaper drone to enhance its defense surveillance capabilities against North Korea, ending the 18 years of delay, announced its defense procurement agency.
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Germany is considering a proposal from the United Kingdom to swap cruise missiles, in a move that could potentially allow Berlin to provide Ukraine with more powerful weapons while addressing its concerns about escalating the conflict with Russia.
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