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Aug- 2024 -

13 August

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

South Korea Testing New Robot Dog for Counter-Terrorism Ops

South Korea has begun testing its new four-legged unmanned ground vehicle for counter-terrorism operations.

12 August

Americas

Joe Saballa

After China, US Unveils Rifle-Toting Robot Dogs

The US Army showcased its ground-breaking quadruped unmanned ground vehicle armed with an assault rifle during Operation Hard Kill.

12 August

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Royal Australian Navy Standard Missile 6 Completes First Live Fire

The Royal Australian Navy has completed the maiden fire test of its Standard Missile 6 from the HMAS Sydney Hobart-class destroyer in Hawaii.

12 August

Technology

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gideon Morrill, a weather forecaster from 1st Intelligence Battalion is introduced to LittoralLens, a computer-vision system enabling automated measurements of littoral surface water velocities and wave statistics affording an economical system, capable of computing real-time, littoral water wave characteristics and water surface velocities to support naval tactical decision for operational maneuvers from the sea for manned and unmanned assets at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, Calif., Aug. 1, 2023. (U.S. Naval Research Laboratory photo)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Tests Computer-Enabled Imaging System for Littoral Warfare

The US Navy has tested a computer-enabled mobile targeting system for the littoral battlespace at a military convention in Washington, DC.

9 August

Air

The M/V Monarch Countess slips below the surface after an operational demonstration in July in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate at Eglin AFB operates an ongoing Maritime Weapon Program in partnership with the U.S. Navy to develop anti-ship lethality with air-launched weapons. (Courtesy photo)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force, Navy Demo QUICKSINK Ship-Killer With B-2 Stealth Bomber

The US Air Force and Navy have tested a QUICKSINK live-fire anti-ship attack with a B-2 Spirit bomber aircraft in the Gulf of Mexico.

2 August

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

AFWERX, the Department of the Air Force’s innovation arm within the Air Force Research Laboratory, and Beavercreek, Ohio-based defense contractor Modern Technology Solutions Inc. evaluate Pivotal’s BlackFly electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft at Springfield-Beckley Airport, Ohio, July 12, 2024. The effort is part of the AFWERX Agility Prime program, which focuses on assessing the aircraft and its supporting ecosystem through an operational leasing initiative to accelerate innovative and emerging technologies that can be transitioned to the warfighter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Matthew Clouse).

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Trials BlackFly eVTOL Aircraft for Military Applications

The US Air Force is testing a BlackFly electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in Ohio for the Agility Prime program.

Jul- 2024 -

29 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

US Army Conducts ‘Most Challenging Counter-Drone Test to Date’

The US Army has demonstrated the capabilities of nine of its counter-small unmanned aerial systems against more than 40 aerial targets.

29 July

Technology

The RAF's latest fast jet trainer, the Hawk T2 is pictured during a flight over the beautiful scenery of North Wales. Based at RAF Valley on the Isle of Anglesey, the TMK2 Hawk is designed to train fast jet fighter pilots air combat and tactical weapons use, preparing them for front line operational aircraft like the Typhoon and Tornado.

Rojoef Manuel

BAE to Test Augmented Reality on British Hawk Trainer Jet

BAE Systems has signed a contract to test an augmented reality solution aboard the UK Royal Air Force’s Hawk T2 training aircraft.

26 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

US Air Force’s ULTRA Spy Drone Flies for Three Days Straight in Trial

The US Air Force’s ULTRA reconnaissance drone demonstrated its ability to fly for three days straight during a recent trial.

25 July

Air

Joe Saballa

Airbus A330 Tanker Completes Aerial Refueling at Night in ‘World First’

Airbus has announced that its A330 multi-role tanker aircraft successfully completed an automatic air-to-air refueling mission at night.

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