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2 February

Engineers from the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division apply a fiducial tag aboard a T-6 Texan to autonomously capture arrival and departure data during ground operations in an experiment at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland in 2022. (U.S. Navy photo)

US Navy Demonstrates New Aircraft Tracking Capability Using QR Codes

The tagging system uses QR codes and is processed by artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify and track each plane at a site.

2 February

Air

A KC-46A Pegasus arrives at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Mar. 7, 2017. Travis was recently selected as one of the preferred locations for the next two active-duty-led KC-46A Pegasus bases. (U.S. Air Force photo/Louis Briscese)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force to Receive 15 Additional Pegasus Tankers From Boeing

The US Air Force and Boeing have signed a contract for the ninth production lot of 15 KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft.

1 February

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Elbit to Support NATO Tanker Aircraft Fleet, Build Service Center

The NATO has awarded Elbit Systems a contract to support the organization’s multinational multi-role tanker transport fleet.

1 February

Air

Rojoef Manuel

EDA Joins Future European Air Mobility Fleet Development

The European Defence Agency has announced its support in developing its member militaries' future air mobility capabilities.

Jan- 2023 -

31 January

Air

Concept of next-generation fighters under GCAP.

Rojoef Manuel

Italy, Industry Partners Ink Sixth-Gen Jet Development for Global Combat Air Program

A Leonardo-led industry team has signed a contract to support Italy’s participation in the Global Combat Air Program.

30 January

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Biden Says ‘No’ to US Sending F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine

President Joe Biden says he will not be sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to help its war against Russian invaders.

30 January

Air

Electra’s eSTOL offers the flexibility of “soccer field” operations with fixed wing-like payload, range, and fuel efficiency, quiet and safe operation, and compatibility with existing infrastructure.

Rojoef Manuel

Electra to Build Full-Scale eSTOL Aircraft Prototype for US Air Force

The US Air Force AFWERX innovation arm has awarded Electra a contract to develop an electronic short take-off and landing aircraft prototype.

30 January

Air

The MQ-4C Triton prepares for flight Jan. 25 at Patuxent River, Md.

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Triton Drone Conducts First Flight Test Under Icing Conditions

The US Navy's MQ-4C Triton aerial drone has conducted its maiden flight test with wing ice accumulation over the Patuxent River in Maryland.

27 January

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

Future US Combat Drone Completes Ground Engine Test

The US Air Force Research Laboratory and Blue Force Technologies have conducted a ground engine test for their Fury unmanned combat aircraft.

27 January

Europe

Joe Saballa

Leonardo Picks Safran for New AW09 Helicopter Engine

Leonardo has chosen French defense firm Safran to equip the Kopter AW09 multi-role helicopter with a new engine.

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