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Boeing Demonstrates Swarm Reconnaissance with Unmanned AircraftWashington DC (SPX) Aug 22, 2011 Boeing has reported the successful autonomous communications and operation of dissimilar unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in flight tests over the rugged terrain of eastern Oregon. The July 7-10 mission used two ScanEagles manufactured by Boeing subsidiary Insitu and one Procerus Unicorn from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL). The UAVs communicated using a Mobile Ad Hoc Network and swarm technology developed by JHU/APL. Swarm technology is similar to how insects ... read more |
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  Belarus suspends US nuclear deal over sanctions Belarus said Friday that a new round of US sanctions has forced it to suspend plans to eliminate highly enriched uranium under an agreement reached with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton last year. ... more | .. |
  Effortless sailing with fluid flow cloak Duke engineers have already shown that they can "cloak" light and sound, making objects invisible - now, they have demonstrated the theoretical ability to significantly increase the efficiency of sh ... more | .. |
  Revolutionary material dramatically increases explosive force of weapons A revolutionary material that will replace steel in warhead casings will bring added lethality and increase the likelihood of a hit on an enemy target, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) announced A ... more | .. |
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 Raytheon Unmanned Aircraft Systems Open Architecture Could Yield Cost Savings Raytheon is developing a service-oriented architecture (SOA) framework capable of providing unmanned aircraft systems with a mechanism that enables rapid integration of weapons and sensors. Th ... more | .. |
  US pushes Iraqis toward taking over training American forces have been pushing their Iraqi counterparts to play a larger role in leading training so they will be able to take over after the US's year-end exit, soldiers say. ... more | .. |
  Five NATO tankers torched in Pakistan: officials Gunmen set ablaze at least five oil tankers in southwestern Pakistan which were carrying fuel for NATO forces stationed in neighbouring Afghanistan, officials said Saturday. ... more | .. |
 Pentagon plays down comments on US role in Iraq US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta suggested that Iraq had agreed to keep American troops in the country beyond a 2011 deadline, but Baghdad insisted the issue was still under negotiation. ... more |
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ATLAS bolsters radio frequency network through new HawkEye 360 alliance
Mobix Labs Secures Defense Funding to Advance SATCOM SoC Innovation
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 Turkey says it hit 85 Kurdish rebel targets in Iraq Turkish planes carried out two raids in Iraq on Friday and bombarded 85 Kurdish rebel targets, the army announced Saturday, without giving any possible casualty figures. ... more | .. |
 Marshall Islanders fear aborted US tests Marshall Islanders living in the flight path of US missile tests expressed fears for their safety Saturday following two aborted missions. ... more | .. |
  Sinai fights spur Israel's defense debate A political battle by Israel's military to beef up the defense budget in the face of unprecedented demands for greater social spending appears to be intensifying amid clashes along the border with Egypt that could reignite a front dormant since a historic 1979 peace treaty. ... more | .. |
  Taiwan to pursue purchase of F-16 fighters Taiwan will continue its efforts to buy F-16 C/D fighters despite reports that the U.S. administration has turned down the request. ... more |
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 Israel hits Gaza group, which denies Negev attacks A Gaza militant group on Friday denied killing eight Israelis the day before but Israel continued to hunt down its members, killing the sixth in 24 hours of air strikes on Gaza. ... more | .. |
  Argentina mulls higher defense spending Argentina has set a five-year program for increased defense acquisitions as part of a long-term government agenda to modernize its armed forces and refurbish the country's outmoded equipment and weapons arsenals. ... more | .. |
 Libya's spy master home destroyed in NATO air strike NATO air strikes destroyed on Friday one of the homes in Tripoli of Libyan intelligence chief Abdullah al-Senussi, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court, an AFP journalist said. ... more | .. |
 Canada resumes disarmament talks Foreign Minister John Baird said Friday Canada will return to UN disarmament talks following the end of North Korea's presidency of the Conference on Disarmament. ... more |
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Fresh quake barrage hits Greek island Santorini
Pain, anger as Turkey marks two years since quake disaster
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 Raytheon Demonstrates Ground Control System to U.K. MOD for Scavenger UAV Raytheon recently demonstrated its Common Ground Control System (CGCS) technology to representatives from the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence. The demonstration showed an unmanned aircraf ... more | .. |
  LockMart Demos Rocket Motor Survivability In Fixed-Wing Flight Environments Lockheed Martin has demonstrated its Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) minimum-smoke rocket motor on fixed-wing aircraft operating in severe weather environments. The motor, currently slated ... more | .. |
 Northrop Grumman Fire Scout Completes Successful At-Sea Deployment The Northrop Grumman-built MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Takeoff Unmanned Aerial Vehicle was credited with providing critical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) support to special opera ... more | .. |
 Global Hawk Team Receives the NASA Group Achievement Award The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) have received a NASA Group Achievement Award for the successful development of the first civilian ... more |
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 US Navy Exercise Proves Critical Fleet Mine Countermeasure Capabilities The U.S. Navy announced the successful launch and recovery of the Remote Multi-Mission Vehicle (RMMV) carrying the Raytheon-developed AN/AQS-20A minehunting sonar. The launch and recovery was the fi ... more | .. |
 Lockheed Martin Developing Unmanned Autonomous Technologies The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $47 million contract to develop, demonstrate and deliver autonomous technologies for unmanned air systems in support of in-theater unmanned cargo resupply mis ... more | .. |
 Afghan forces need help post-pullout: commander The commander of NATO's mission to train Afghanistan's security forces has warned it will need years of support from foreign powers and the Afghan government to be a long-term success. ... more | .. |
 US army to develop next-generation combat vehicle The US Army said Thursday it had awarded nearly $900 million in contracts to British arms manufacturer BAE Systems and US firm General Dynamics to develop its next-generation ground combat vehicle. ... more |
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MIT engineers help multirobot systems stay in the safety zone
Scientists' conference kicks off global AI summit in Paris
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 Eurocopter touts Russia market share France's Eurocopter says its participation at this week's MAKS Aviasalon industry event in Russia highlights its strong position in the Russian and Commonwealth of Independent States market. ... more | .. |
 US provides flood aid to N. Korea The United States announced Thursday $900,000 in aid to flood-hit North Korea, saying humanitarian assistance could be provided to the reclusive communist state despite political and security concerns. ... more | .. |
 British jets hit Libyan regime ship near Zawiyah: military British warplanes sank a vessel being used by forces loyal to Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi near the strategically vital port of Zawiyah, the defence ministry said Thursday. ... more | .. |
 Turkish planes bomb Kurdish rebels in Iraq Turkish planes bombed Kurdish PKK positions in northern Iraq for a second night Thursday, the rebels and news agencies said, hours after Ankara vowed new tough measures to counter the outlawed group. ... more |
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Eight Israelis killed in string of bloody desert attacks Eight Israelis were killed in a string of attacks in the south of the country Thursday, prompting a series of Israeli air strikes targeting a Gaza group it said was responsible. ... more | .. |
 Northrop Grumman Delivers 50th Center Fuselage for F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Northrop Grumman has marked the completion of the 50th center fuselage for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter during a ceremony at the company's Palmdale Manufacturing Center. Company officials pra ... more | .. |
 Raytheon Completes Improved Small Tactical Munition Lab Testing Raytheon has completed laboratory integration and testing of its Small Tactical Munition Phase II configuration, setting the stage for flight tests later this year. STM Phase II is a new 12-po ... more | .. |
 Lockheed Martin to Provide Training Services for the USAF C-5 Program Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $5.8 million one-year contract from FlightSafety Services Corporation to manage C-5 aircrew training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, and provide logistical supp ... more |
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