The U.S.-based company Teledyne Flir has unveiled technology meant to provide the autonomous launch and recovery of multiple drones from inside military vehicles. The Black Recon vehicle reconnaissance system features a new micro-drone that weighs about 350 grams and is designed to fly at speeds that allow it to operate ahead of a moving vehicle. …
New Zealand’s Ministry of Defence has issued a request for information with the intention of replacing most of its naval fleet, currently comprising nine vessels across six different classes. The Royal New Zealand Navy’s primary vessel, the 568-foot HMNZS Aotearoa replenishment ship, has served for three years. However, the other eight ships — two frigates, …
BAE Systems plc (“BAE Systems” or the “Company”) has announced that it has entered into a definitive Stock Purchase Agreement to acquire the Ball Aerospace business from Ball Corporation for c.$5.55bn in cash, subject to customary closing adjustments. The proposed stock transaction will be treated as an asset purchase for federal tax purposes, with an …
BAE have announced an excellent set of results, reflecting their remarkable teams’ hard work to deliver mission critical capabilities for their customers. Reflecting on the Group’s performance, BAE Systems plc’s Chief Executive, Charles Woodburn, recognises how BAE are investing in new technologies, facilities and thousands of skilled jobs so that “we can continue to protect …
After undergoing significant enhancements, the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, is ready to resume duties after a nine-month hiatus dedicated to repairs. Now fully functional, the aircraft carrier has departed the dry dock at Rosyth and entered the River Forth. Once securely anchored in deeper waters, the ship’s crew will activate machinery and systems …
The U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command, through the Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) vehicle, awarded L3Harris Technologies approximately US$29 million for a sensor payload design contract to deliver a digital model for the medium Earth orbit (MEO) – Missile Track Custody (MTC) Epoch 1 program that will support detecting and tracking …
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Smiths Detection announced that it has been awarded a contract by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for full-size checkpoint CT systems and related services. Smiths Detection’s full-sized configuration X-ray inspection system for checkpoint screening includes its industry-leading Computed Tomography (CT) scanner, the HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX, and smart automatic tray return system, the iLane. The use …
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl Travels to USINDOPACOM, the Republic of Korea, and Japan. Department of Defense Spokesman Lt. Col. David Herndon provided the following readout: Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl departed for travel to the Indo-Pacific today. While in Hawaii, he is scheduled to engage with …
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On the morning of 11th May 1943, the biggest loss of female army life in British history took place, when twenty-six servicewomen were killed by bombs dropped by enemy Focke-Wulf fighter planes on their quarters in Great Yarmouth. Only one woman survived, and the youngest killed, Private Lilian Grimmer, was just 18 years old. 80 …
Today Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Gilbert Cisneros, Jr. signed a policy to implement of the Brandon Act and improve the process for service members to seek mental health support. “Our greatest strength is our people, and we are committed to their well-being,” said Cisneros. “Therefore, I firmly believe that seeking mental …
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