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Nov- 2023 -

7 November

Two Tactical Air Control Party Airmen assigned to the 25th Air Support Operations Squadron, from Wheeler Army Air Field, Hawaii, troubleshoot a Special Operations Forces Laser Acquisition Marker during training at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Wedgefield, S.C., March 24, 2015. The SOFLAM is used to mark targets for aircraft identification as well as provide guidance for precision laser guided munitions during ground base laser designation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Diana M. Cossaboom/Released)

US Air Force Opens Laser Development Center in New Mexico

The US Air Force Research Laboratory has conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to launch a laser development center at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico.

Oct- 2023 -

18 October

Air

An MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the Dragon Whales of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, equipped with its Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS), flies over the Chesapeake Bay, April 29, 2020. Operated from the MH-60S Sea Hawk, ALMDS provides rapid wide-area reconnaissance and assessment of mine threats in littoral zones, confined straits, and choke points. HSC-28 is stationed in Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Rebekah M. Rinckey)

Rojoef Manuel

Northrop to Supply Laser Scanners for Future S. Korean Anti-Mine Helicopters

Northrop Grumman secured contract to deliver Airborne Laser Mine Detection Systems for South Korea’s mine countermeasures helicopter program.

2 October

Technology

A computer image demonstrates the capabilities of Zero Eyes, a new artificial intelligence software designed to detect and alert the presence of firearms, at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 28, 2022. Tyndall implemented the software in early 2022 and it currently remains in the testing and evaluating stage. (Courtesy photo)

Rojoef Manuel

ZeroEyes to Research LiDAR-Enabled Threat Detection for US Air Force

ZeroEyes has received a contract to explore Light Detection and Ranging threat detection for the US Air Force.

Sep- 2023 -

19 September

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

Kopin to Supply More Liquid Crystal Displays for US F-35 Pilot Helmets

The US has awarded Kopin a contract to deliver additional high-brightness liquid crystal displays for F-35 pilot helmets.

14 September

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

Leonardo Introduces Next-Gen Imaging Gimbal for Small Drones

Leonardo DRS has launched a next-generation stabilized payload gimbal with enhanced surveillance and nighttime imaging capability for small drones.

11 September

Technology

1st Lt. Anton King, 75th Fighter Squadron pilot, poses for a photo wearing an HGU-55/P helmet fitted with Hybrid Optical-based Inertial Tracker and day visor Feb. 11, 2020, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The helmet provides A-10C Thunderbolt II pilots a central interface for everything they need, from oxygen supply to communications to flight instruments. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Hayden Legg) (This image was manipulated by merging two photos in Adobe Photoshop.)

Rojoef Manuel

Collins Elbit Vision Systems to Develop Helmet-Mounted Display for US Navy

Collins Elbit Vision System has received a contract to produce and test Improved Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems for the US Navy.

Aug- 2023 -

18 August

Technology

Artist rendering of Shield AI's V-BAT VTOL drone

Rojoef Manuel

Shield AI, Sentient to Offer AI-Powered Tactical Imagery Solution for International Customers

Shield AI and Sentient have signed an agreement to offer a wide area motion imagery solution for international defense customers.

2 August

Technology

UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters in Saudi Arabia

Rojoef Manuel

IAI, Odysight.ai Unveil Health Monitoring Cameras for Black Hawk Helicopters

Israel Aerospace Industries and Odysight.ai have introduced a visual health monitoring solution for UH-60 Black Hawk utility helicopters.

Jul- 2023 -

27 July

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

ZeroEyes to Deploy AI Object Identification Tech in US Air Force Devices

ZeroEyes has won a contract to deploy artificial intelligence anomaly detection technology for US Air Force “edge” devices such as body cameras.

21 July

Arms

Joe Saballa

Sig Sauer Introduces ROMEO-X Red Dot Sights

American weapons manufacturer Sig Sauer has launched its new ROMEO-X red dot gun sight for improved performance, reliability, and durability.

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