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22 October

US Conducts ‘Successful’ Test of Hypersonic Missile Technology

The United States successfully tested hypersonic missile technology, a new weapons system that is already being deployed by China and Russia.

21 October

Joe Saballa

China Demonstrates ‘World’s Most Powerful’ Solid Rocket Engine

China has demonstrated a new domestically-developed solid rocket engine designed to improve the capabilities of the country’s solid propellant rockets.

21 October

Inder Singh Bisht

USAF Awards BAE Platform-Agnostic Airborne Sensor Contract

The US Air Force has contracted the BAE Systems-Sierra Nevada Corporation team for a futuristic airborne signals intelligence sensor prototype.

21 October

The HEL-MD laser system mounted on a standard Army heavy expanded mobility tactical truck

Inder Singh Bisht

Pentagon Needs More Electrical Power to Protect Forces: Panel

A panel of security experts said the expansion of US military forces around the world requires more electrical power to protect against “long-range” attacks, noting that the Pentagon needs to find alternative means of power distribution.

20 October

Joe Saballa

UK to Test New Anti-Drone Laser on Wolfhound Tactical Vehicles

The UK will begin testing Raytheon’s high-energy laser weapon system on its Wolfhound tactical support vehicle for a period to last six months.

20 October

Hyundai's DOSS military robot as shown during the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2021

Joe Saballa

Hyundai Unveils Army Robot With Both Legs and Wheels

Hyundai has unveiled a military robot with wheels for flat terrain and nimble legs that allow the robot to walk in uneven terrain.

19 October

Inder Singh Bisht

Elbit Systems Awarded $76M Apache Helmet Display Contract

The US Army has awarded Elbit Systems a $76 million contract to provide the Integrated Helmet And Display Sight System for the AH-64 Apache helicopter fleet.

19 October