IAF participates in a 2-day ‘Passage Exercise’ with US Navy’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG)
This article was published on: July18,2021 2:09 PM
The Indian Air Force (IAF), along with the Navy participated in a two-day “Passage Exercise” with the US Navy’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG) USS Ronald Reagan, which transited through Indian Ocean Region (IOR) from June 23, on India’s western seaboard south of Thiruvananthapuram. A carrier strike group is a mega naval fleet comprising an aircraftRead More
Air Force’s Cyberspace Wing looking out for new method for defensive cyberspace operators
This article was published on: July18,2021 2:08 PM
The Air Force’s 67th Cyberspace Wing is experimenting with a new method for doling out tasks to defensive cyberspace operators. Previously, squadron and group commanders were left out of the operational chain of command, primarily serving in an organize, train and equip role. This was the case despite the deep background in cyberspace operations theseRead More
Rafael’s new missile system combines AI & deep learning algorithms for creating 5th- generation weapon system
This article was published on: July18,2021 2:07 PM
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has unveiled its new Sea Breaker maritime and land-based long-range missile that combines artificial intelligence and decision-making algorithms to create a fifth-generation weapon system. “Sea Breaker provides surgical, pin-point precision strikes from stand-off ranges of up to 300 km. It features an advanced IIR (Imaging Infra-Red) seeker, ideal for engagement ofRead More
Switzerland selects F-35 Lightning II for future air defense requirements
This article was published on: July18,2021 2:06 PM
The Swiss Federal Council announced Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II is the aircraft selected from its New Fighter Aircraft competition. Switzerland will become the 15th nation to join the F-35 program of record, joining several European nations. “We are honored to be selected by Switzerland and look forward to partnering with the Swiss government, public,Read More
Northrop Grumman successfully delivers spacecraft bus to L3Harris
This article was published on: July18,2021 2:05 PM
Northrop Grumman Corporation announced recently the successful delivery of an ESPAStar-D spacecraft bus from Gilbert, Ariz., to L3Harris in Melbourne, Fla. The platform supports the Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3) mission for the Air Force Research Laboratory set to launch from Cape Canaveral in 2022. Built to provide affordable, rapid access to space, ESPAStar-D can accommodateRead More
BAE Systems to provide data management system to MOD
This article was published on: July13,2021 7:56 AM
The Ministry of Defense (MOD) has awarded a five year contract to BAE Systems to provide a data management system to multiple ships in the Royal Navy fleet including the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, Type 45 destroyers and the new Type 26 frigates. The BAE Systems tool, known as Support Information Knowledge Management (S-IKM),Read More
RAC, ADB Safegate to launch next-generation airport management platform
This article was published on: July13,2021 7:55 AM
Riyadh Airport Company (RAC), which operates King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh, has collaborated with ADB Safegate to launch a next-generation airport management platform at KKIA. The platform will enable RAC to take full control of operations at KKIA by facilitating proactive and data-driven decision-making, improving planning, disruption management and utilization of airport assetsRead More
MBRSC & CNES partner for Emirates Lunar Mission
This article was published on: July13,2021 7:54 AM
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center has partnered with French space agency, CNES for the Emirates Lunar Mission. Under the cooperation initiative, the French space agency will provide Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre with two optical cameras for the Rashid rover, which will provide high resolution images in full HD. Yousuf Hamad AlShaibani, Director-General, MBRSC,Read More
