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Robotics and Autonomous Systems
July 2019
Multi-Pack Launcher Deployed for Switchblade
TAMPA, Fla. — The Army earlier this year deployed a new six-tube firing system for its Switchblade remotely controlled small missile, a company executive said on the sidelines of the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference. -
Emerging Technologies
July 2019
SPECIAL REPORT: China, Russia Hypersonic Programs - Real Progress or Bluster?
By Connie LeeChina and Russia’s intention to pursue hypersonic weapons lit a fire under the U.S. military, forcing it to re-invigorate its own programs. -
Emerging Technologies
July 2019
SPECIAL REPORT: Defense Department Accelerates Hypersonic Weapons Development
A renewed sense of urgency spurred by rivals Russia and China has pushed the U.S. military to speed up the development of hypersonic technology. The Army, Navy and Air Force are all closely involved in the campaign with more test flights coming in 2020. -
Air Power
July 2019
Saab to Expand Footprint in U.S.
By Connie LeeSwedish defense contractor Saab is opening a new production facility in West Lafayette, Indiana, that will be focused on building part of the Air Force’s T-X pilot training aircraft. -
Air Power
July 2019
Bipartisan Support for Buying More Fighter Jets
By Jon HarperAmidst the bickering on Capitol Hill, there’s one thing that key lawmakers from both parties seem to agree on: the United States needs more fighter aircraft. -
Air Power
June 2019
PARIS AIR SHOW NEWS: Boeing's F-15EX Fighter Designed to Carry Hypersonic Missiles
By Jon HarperPARIS — In addition to a number of other capability upgrades, the new variant of the F-15 fighter jet will be able to launch hypersonic weapons once they are available, according to manufacturer Boeing. -
Missile Defense
June 2019
PARIS AIR SHOW NEWS: Work Underway to Repurpose Sea-Based Missile Defense System
By Jon HarperThe Standard Missile-6 could once again be repurposed for new applications, an industry executive said June 19. -
Training and Simulation
June 2019
PARIS AIR SHOW NEWS: Boeing Wooing Potential International Customers for T-X Trainer
By Jon HarperPARIS — Boeing scored a big win last year when it tapped to build the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation jet trainer. -
Emerging Technologies
June 2019
PARIS AIR SHOW NEWS: Hypersonic Cruise Missile Approaching First Test Flight
By Jon HarperPARIS — Industry giants Raytheon and Northrop Grumman are partnering to create a new hypersonic weapon that will soon undergo its first flight test, the companies announced June 18 at the Paris Air Show. -
Air Power
June 2019
PARIS AIR SHOW NEWS: Europeans Move Forward with 'Sixth-Generation' Fighter
By Jon HarperPARIS — European leaders were on hand at the opening day of this year’s Paris Air Show for the unveiling of a model of the future combat air system, as the initiative transitions into its next phase.
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