The need to operate at high northern latitudes requires the use of satellites and communication components not previously integrated on the MQ-9.
Tag: Procurement
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North Korea to Send New Weapons to Border After Spy Satellite Launch
North Korea said it would deploy new weapons to the border with the South, as Seoul said Pyongyang had received Russian help to successfully put a military spy satellite into orbit.
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Spain will develop a 35kW complete anti-drone laser weapon system
The development of the Weapons Instrument Laser Demonstrator [DIAL], a counter-RPAS system, has been given the green light by the Ministry of Defense.
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5 steps to better artificial intelligence procurement
Over the past 75 years or so, we have come simply to accept that policy lags technology.
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Ghana Navy partners Fly Zipline Ghana in drone operations
The Ghana Navy has entered into a partnership with Fly Zipline Ghana Limited, a company that delivers medical supplies and other essential items using drones, to assist them in recovering their lost drones and supplies along the major river bodies in the country. The partnership also aims to enhance collaboration in the area of capacity
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Pentagon to pick first Replicator drone tranche by mid-December, though secrecy abound
“I’ve talked to Congress in classified sessions on this, but how we choose to speak about it, in terms of the particular programs or projects that will be accelerating through Replicator is to be determined,” said Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks.
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Anna University-Developed Drones To Ferry 50-Kg Payload Into Risky Terrains For The Army
The advanced, unmanned technology that supports increased payload is expected to bring about a significant change in logistical operations, expediting the delivery of larger quantities of essential supplies such as arms and ammunition, life-saving medicines etc., to armed forces deployed in high-altitude and other risky terrains.According to the scientists at the Centre for Aero-Space Research,
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Here’s the counter-drone platforms now deployed in Ukraine
Both Ukraine and Russia have used relatively inexpensive UAS to destroy multi-million-dollar tanks, air defenses, helicopters and aircraft.
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Northrop Quits $7.5B UK Military Satellite Competition
Northrop Grumman has withdrawn from a competition to provide the UK military with next-generation satellites for smoother, more secure battlefield communications.
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First Royal Air Force MQ-9B Protector Drone Completes Maiden Flight
The UK Royal Air Force’s first MQ-9B Protector Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS) has completed its maiden flight in Lincoln.
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