Category -- Air -- The Defense Post

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14 October

A U.S. Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie, highly autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle, soars overhead during its first test flight at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 3, 2023. The XQ-58A Valkyrie test flight and the data collected inform future requirements for the Marine Corps in a rapidly evolving security environment, while successfully fueling joint innovation and experimentation opportunities.

US Marines Flight Test XQ-58A Valkyrie With Link-16 Capabilities

The US Marine Corps has demonstrated the Link-16 tactical communication system on the XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned aerial vehicle.

14 October

Stryker-Mounted Locust Anti-Drone Laser Weapon

Rojoef Manuel

Leonardo, BlueHalo Trial Stryker-Mounted Anti-Drone Laser Weapon for US Army

Leonardo DRS and BlueHalo have completed a demonstration of a new counter-drone directed energy weapon aboard a Stryker vehicle for the US Army.

14 October

Three A-29 Super Tucanos prepare for a ferry flight to Edwards Air Force Base, California, July 18, where they will join a unique fleet at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School. (Air Force photo by Richard Gonzales)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Receives Three Super Tucanos for Training, Test Applications

The US Air Force has accepted three A-29 Super Tucano aircraft in California to expand its training and test capabilities.

13 October

Staff Writer With AFP

US Forces Strike Islamic State Group in Syria

US forces have conducted air strikes against multiple Islamic State group sites in Syria, the military said.

11 October

Joe Saballa

Anduril Introduces Bolt-M Autonomous Attack Drone

Anduril has unveiled a new autonomous attack drone capable of executing precision strike missions without requiring specialized operators.

10 October

The Royal Saudi Air Force Tornado fighter jet

Giulia Bernacchi

Saudi Arabia Deploys Tornado Fighter Jets for Exercise in Pakistan

The Royal Saudi Air Force has deployed six Panavia Tornado fighter jets for the Indus Shield 2024 air exercise in Pakistan.

9 October

Inder Singh Bisht

France Unveils Development of Stealth Drone to Accompany Future Rafale F5

France has launched the development of an unmanned combat aerial vehicle to serve as a loyal wingman for the future Rafale F5.

9 October

Rojoef Manuel

US Military Orders Anti-Drone Systems From Anduril

Anduril Industries has secured a $249.9-million contract to provide counter-unmanned aerial systems to the US military.

9 October

Swedish Marines during Steadfast Defender 24

Giulia Bernacchi

Sweden Presents First NATO ‘Deterrence and Defense’ Plan

The Swedish government has proposed that the country makes an armed force available to NATO to address potential threats in the North Atlantic.

9 October

A Mirage 2000 of the French Air Force in the Norwegian airspace during exercise Trident Juncture 2018 on Oct 28. With around 50,000 personnel participating in Trident Juncture 2018, it is one of the largest NATO exercises in recent years. Around 250 aircraft, 65 vessels and more than 10,000 vehicles are involved in the exercise in Norway. Photo by Jean-Luc Brunet / Armée de l'Air / Défense

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine to Receive French Mirage 2000 Jets by First Half of 2025

France’s Ministry of Defense is planning to send the first tranche of French-made Mirage 2000 aircraft to Ukraine in the first half of 2025.

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