Americas
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Feb- 2022 -1 February
US Army Taps Beta Technologies for Alia eVTOL Flight Tests
The US Army has awarded Beta a contract to provide flight testing support for the Alia electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
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1 February
US Navy Begins Operating ‘Explorer’ Unmanned Saildrone
The US Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) has begun operating the Saildrone Explorer Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) in the Arabian Gulf as a part of an initiative to expand its 5th Fleet with new unmanned systems.
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1 February
Lockheed Integrates SPY Radar Into Aegis Weapon System
Lockheed Martin has successfully demonstrated the integration of its SPY-7 radar into the Aegis missile defense system.
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1 February
US Urges Direct Nuclear Talks With Iran, Says Time Running Out
A senior US official said time was running out for nuclear negotiations with Iran and urged Tehran to agree to direct talks to help forge a deal.
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Jan- 2022 -28 January
Algeria Receives First C-130J Super Hercules Transport Aircraft
The Algerian Air Force has received the first of four C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft ordered from Lockheed Martin in 2018.
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28 January
US Army’s New Squad Vehicle ‘Ineffective for Combat’: Report
The US Army’s Operational Testing and Evaluation arm has released its latest assessment regarding the service’s new Infantry Squad Vehicle.
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27 January
USAF Wants Laser Pods for Aircraft-Satellite Communications
The US Air Force has contracted Space Micro to develop a laser communications pod enabling unhindered communications between aircraft and orbital satellites.
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27 January
Pentagon Reveals Details on $200M Military Aid Package to Ukraine
The Pentagon has provided details on the $200 million military aid package for Ukraine that President Joe Biden approved last month.
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27 January
BAE, Oshkosh Cold Weather Vehicle Prototypes Survive Alaskan Trial
Two cold weather vehicle prototypes developed by BAE Systems and Oshkosh Defense have passed tests conducted in Alaska during the winter.
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27 January
US Army Airdrops Tactical Vehicle From HC-130J Aircraft
The US Army has conducted an all-aerial delivery of the new SXV search and rescue tactical vehicle, dropping it from an HC-130J aircraft.
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