Technology

China to Build Mach 30 Wind Tunnel by 2022

China said it will build the world’s fastest hypervelocity wind tunnel by 2022, which will simulate flying conditions at about 30 Mach.

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Leonardo DRS Link-22 SPC Completes Interoperability Testing

The Leonardo DRS Link-22 Signal Processing Controller recently completed its formal interoperability testing.

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India, Russia Sign Deal for 70,000 AK Rifles

India and Russia finalized a deal for immediate “off-the-shelf procurement” of 70,000 new 7.62×39mm AK 203 rifles.

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US Army Wants High-Altitude Jammer That Can Operate at 60,000 Feet

The US Army is seeking to develop a high-altitude jammer that can operate at up to 60,000 feet above ground level.

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US Military Seeks Wing-in-Ground Effect Vehicle for Naval Operations

DARPA has sought ideas to help develop “novel seaplanes and Wing In Ground effect (WIG) capable vehicles.”

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US Army Turns to Jumping Squirrels for Robot Inspiration

The US Army is studying squirrels’ thought processes whenever they leap from tree to tree to help scientists develop more agile robots.

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Boeing KC-46A Japan Tanker Completes ‘Milestone’ Refueling Flight

A Boeing KC-46A tanker built for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force recently completed the refueling of another KC-46A in-flight.

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Turkish Firm to Unveil Laser-Based Helicopter Obstacle Detection at IDEF-2021

Turkish defense software firm Meteksan will unveil a laser-based helicopter obstacle detection system at IDEF-2021 in Istanbul.

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US, Australia to Co-Develop Upgraded Precision Strike Missile

The Australian Defence Force and the United States Armed Forces have agreed to co-develop the Precision Strike Missile Increment 2 program.

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Rheinmetall Unveils Remote-Controlled Vehicle Weapon Station

Rheinmetall unveiled a futuristic remote-controlled vehicle-mounted weapon station, called the Natter 7.62.

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