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Embraer’s Electric Demonstrator Begins Flight Test Campaign

Embraer has reached a new stage on its journey to a net zero-carbon emissions future. The company has begun a flight test campaign of its electric demonstrator aircraft. Developed to evaluate new technologies and solutions

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Rosoboronexport Inks Deals Worth €1 B at MAKS-2021

Rosoboronexport JSC (part of the Rostec State Corporation) recently participated at the MAKS-2021 International Air Show, held in Zhukovsky, Russia, where it signed 13 export contracts worth over €1 billion for the supply of Russian

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Tailor-made Solutions for Defence in 21st Century

By Jackson Schneider, President and CEO, Embraer Defense and Security In a world that is in constant transformation, every company must quickly adapt and respond to rapidly changing scenarios. These scenarios include new technologies, communication formats,

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Abu Dhabi Aviation Leases 2 AW139

Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) recently signed a five-year contract for two AW139 helicopters with Bestfly Aircraft Management in Luanda, Angola. The aircraft will be used to support operations in oil & gas, and transport in

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AIDTSEC 2021 to Spotlight AI in Defence Technology

The Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) Jordan recently launched AIDTSEC 2021 (The Artificial Intelligence in Defence Technologies and Cyber Security Exhibition and Conference). The first edition of AIDTSEC will be held on 27 and

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Technoday 2021: Arquus Emphasises Innovation

Recently, Arquus organised the third edition of the Technoday, a conference dedicated to innovation in the field of land defence. The company presented the results of the work carried out over the last two years

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Lithium-ion Vehicle Batteries to Power the Future

In one form or another, batteries have existed for over 200 years. They have been used to power everything from modern phones to electric vehicle propulsion systems. Moreover, batteries are set to be the key

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Italian Air Force Welcomes Leonardo’s HH-139B

The Italian Minister of Defence Lorenzo Guerini and Italian Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Alberto Rosso recently attended the acceptance ceremony of an Italian Air Force HH139B helicopter during an official visit to Leonardo’s

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Oshkosh Defense Receives US$152 M Order to Supply JLTVs

Recently, the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) announced that it has awarded Oshkosh Defense, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, a US$152 Million order for Joint Light Tactical Wheeled Vehicles (JLTV),

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How Can AI be Used Ethically in Defence?

A report by the U.S. National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI) highlights emerging consensus on the principles for using AI ethically and responsibly for defence and intelligence applications. As the report states, if artificial intelligence

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Patria Leads European Project to Develop Next-gen Armoured Vehicles

According to reports, Patria is leading a defence industry consortium that has now been selected as part of the European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP), an industrial programme of the EU. As part of the

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Rheinmetall Unveils Stun Grenade Spectac

Rheinmetall recently introduced Spectac, its innovative new non-lethal effector. This rectangular stun grenade has been designed for use by military and law enforcement special operators. One of the most striking features of the easy-to-use Spectac

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Germany to Revamp Puma IFV

The German Bundeswehr recently placed an order to upgrade the first lot of its Puma infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), bringing them up to a uniform enhanced design status. The order was issued through the joint

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ENAV Carries Out Satellite-based Procedures for UAS

The experimentation and demonstration campaign of the ECARO (EGNOS Civil Aviation Roadmap) project, performed at Grottaglie Airport, Italy, concluded recently. Its results were discussed at the online conference GNSS-BASED AUTONOMOUS UAS FLIGHT – DEMO DAY,

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