This Motor’s a GEM. Northrop Grumman’s 63-inch diameter, extended length Graphite Epoxy Motor 63XL (GEM 63XL) is to debut on the first flight of United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) Vulcan Centaur
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Altius 700 air-launched UAV completes first successful flight demonstration
The Altius 700 was developed as an air vehicle solution to address the size, weight and power requirements in the approved May 2020 Launched Effects Abbreviated Capabilities Development Document and has marked a further development of the Altius 600.
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ISRO Tests High Efficiency, Low Cost Battery For Future Missions
Compared to conventional Li-ion cells which use pure graphite as anode material, the new cell uses Si-Graphite composite as anode materialBangalore: ISRO on Friday said it has tested a new kind of battery cell which is more efficient and costs less than the conventional ones used on its missions.The national space agency said it has qualified 10 Ah Silicon-Graphite-anode based high energy density
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General Atomics Tests MQ-9B Drone to NATO Fatigue Standards
General Atomics has conducted the full-scale fatigue testing of an MQ-9B aerial drone in Kansas to support NATO’s unmanned system standards.
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Russian Military Receives Upgraded Kamikaze Drone with Deadlier Warhead
The Russian Armed Forces has received an upgraded KUB-BLA Zala Aero drone loitering munition with a more lethal warhead.
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Houthis Terrorists Launch Drone Attack Against Red Sea Shipping Lanes After U.S, Allies Warn of ‘Consequences’
Washington: The Iranian-backed Houthis launched an unmanned surface drone in the Red Sea, targeting commercial shipping lanes. This marks the first instance of the Houthis using such a weapon since the onset of their attacks on merchant vessels in the wake of the Gaza war, as reported by CNN.The US Navy commander in the region said that he saw no sign of the attacks abating.The Unmanned Surface
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Navy to seek industry help on countering ‘cross-domain’ drone attacks
US Navy warships in the Red Sea have been fending off numerous aerial drones since arriving on station last year.
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U.S. Eyes Drone Bases for Enhanced West African Security
The United States aims to enhance security by planning drone bases along the West African coast. This strategy responds to the growing influence of extremist groups like al Qaeda and Islamic State in the area, as reported by officials and the Wall Street Journal. American and African authorities confirm these plans, reflecting a proactive approach […]
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Five steps to secure the Low Earth Orbit satellite environment
Low Earth Orbit satellites face escalating cyber threats on much larger attack surfaces.
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Amprius Finalizes Initial Battery Cell Shipment for US Army’s Wearable Power Pack Effort
Amprius has completed the first volume delivery of battery cells to the US Army as part of a $3-million soldier-worn power supply contract.
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