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May- 2024 -

7 May

Land

The M88A3 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift Evacuation System) is currently undergoing reliability and maintainability testing at Yuma Proving Ground. This next-generation features several upgrades, including a modernized powertrain that improves horsepower and torque, the addition of a seventh road wheel to increase stability, and hydro-pneumatic suspension units that improve cross country mobility and recovery operations. (Loaned photos)

US Army Tests Future M88A3 Hercules Recovery Vehicle

The US Army is conducting maintainability and reliability tests for the M88A3 Hercules Recovery Vehicle at the Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona.

6 May

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

Austal Completes Sea Trials of Australia’s Sentinel Robotic Patrol Vessel

Austal has finalized the sea acceptance and endurance trials of the Royal Australian Navy’s Sentinel autonomous patrol vessel.

3 May

Americas

Noah Benton, Titan Dynamics chief technology officer, launches a an eight-pound, 3-D-printed unmanned aerial system during a Blue Horizons demonstration April 25, 2024 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The goal of the demonstration was to create, build and fly a UAS within 24 hours. The team spent the week at Eglin creating UASs for various designs and mission specialties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Demos Assembly, Deployment of 3D-Printed Drones in Under 24 Hours

The US Air Force has showcased its capability to design, assemble, and deploy 3D-printed unmanned aerial systems within 24 hours in Florida.

2 May

Air

A C-130J Super Hercules prepares to taxi at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 28, 2023. The C-130J contains an external fuel tank, allowing for long distance travel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alondra Cristobal Hernandez)

Rojoef Manuel

USAF Demos Max Endurance Flight of Super Hercules With External Fuel Tanks

The US Air Force has completed a max endurance flight test of a C-130J military transport aircraft equipped with external fuel tanks.

Apr- 2024 -

29 April

Space

Joe Saballa

US Space Force Tests New Weapon Against ‘Space-Enabled’ Attacks

The US Space Force recently tested a new ground-based weapon that can reportedly defend against “space-enabled” attacks.

26 April

Land

Joe Saballa

British Army Completes Live-Fire Test of ‘Most Lethal’ Challenger 3 Tank

The British Army has completed a live-fire test of its new Challenger 3 main battle tank, moving it one step closer to full-rate production and official fielding.

23 April

Air

Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles A2 Low-Velocity Airdrop (FMTV LVAD) demo in North Carolina

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Concludes Airdrop Test for FMTV A2 Vehicles

The US Army has facilitated the final trial under the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles A2 Low-Velocity Airdrop initiative.

22 April

Space

Rojoef Manuel

BlueHalo Demos Backend Satellite Mission Services for US Space Force

Virginia defense contractor BlueHalo has showcased integrated backend satellite mission services for the US Space Force in Colorado Springs.

18 April

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Flight-Tests Physiological Monitoring System for Pilots

The US Air Force has completed flight tests of a physiological monitoring system for pilots in California and Nevada.

11 April

Air

Joe Saballa

US Air Force Secretary to Flight-Test AI-Operated F-16

US Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall is set to fly in a newly-configured F-16 fighter aircraft operated by artificial intelligence (AI).

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