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Mar- 2023 -

15 March

Participants testified that the Radiosystem 570 and situational image worked well and that it makes them both faster and more dangerous in combat.

Sweden Tests New Battle Management System

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has demonstrated a new battle management system for the Swedish Armed Forces.

10 March

Arms

Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Toowoomba fires an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile during a workup period off the coast of Western Australia. *** Local Caption *** Anzac Class frigate HMAS Toowoomba recently conducted a successful firing of an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 1 during a shakedown period off the coast of Western Australia. The firing marked the first by HMAS Toowoomba since completing the ANZAC Class Mid-life Capability Assurance Program (AMCAP) upgrade.

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Australia’s Frigate Toowoomba Fires First Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile

The Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Toowoomba Anzac-class frigate has conducted a live-fire test using an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile.

10 March

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

A BQM-167 Air Force Subscale Aerial Target is launched from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. The drone provides a threat-representative target for the Air Force Weapon System Evaluation Program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bruce Hoffman)

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US Air Force Buys 17 Target Drones From Kratos

The US Air Force has awarded Kratos a $21.7-million contract for the full-rate production of BQM-167A aerial target drones.

7 March

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

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US Army Conducts Maiden Prototype Test for RQ-28A Drone Replacement

The US Army has conducted its first drone prototype trial for the Short-Range Reconnaissance Program Tranche 2 at Fort Benning, Georgia.

6 March

Arms

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US Army Announces HIMARS Interoperability Project for European Allies

The US Army V Corps will launch a project to enhance the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System capabilities of partner nations in Europe.

4 March

Air

A B-52H strategic bomber equipped with the AGM-86 variant Air-Launched Cruise Missile

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Rolls-Royce Testing New Engine for US Air Force B-52 Bomber Fleet

Rolls-Royce has begun testing its F130 engine that will replace the existing engines in the US Air Force’s B-52 Stratofortress bomber fleet.

1 March

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAS under cold weather assessment. Photo: General Atomics

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General Atomics MQ-9B SkyGuardian Completes Cold Weather Validation

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has completed a cold weather validation test for its MQ-9B SkyGuardian drone.

Feb- 2023 -

27 February

Technology

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DARPA Showcases Airspace Battlefield Risk Reduction Software

DARPA, US military, and industry partners have tested automated aerial battlefield planning software.

22 February

Air

KF-21 Boramae fighter aircraft. Photo: Korea Aerospace Industries

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Fourth South Korean KF-21 Fighter Prototype Completes Maiden Flight Test

South Korea’s fourth KF-21 Boramae fighter aircraft prototype has completed its maiden flight test in Sacheon, Seoul.

20 February

Sea

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BAE, Skunk Works Showcase Drone-Amphibious Vehicle Interoperability for US Marines

BAE Systems and Skunk Works have tested coordination between aerial drones and an amphibious vessel for the US Marine Marine Corps.

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