Tag: Defence news

General Atomics Tests Direct Fire Gun Pod for Uncrewed Aircraft

General Atomics Tests Direct Fire Gun Pod for Uncrewed Aircraft, a leading manufacturer of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), is pioneering the integration of direct-fire weaponry onto its platforms. In collaboration with Dillon Aero, a renowned armaments producer, General Atomics is currently conducting live-fire tests for a direct-fire gun pod designed for several of its UAV […]

Northrop Completes Assembly of ‘Manta Ray’ Naval Drone

Northrop Grumman Corporation, a leader in aerospace and defense technology, has recently announced the completion of the Manta Ray, a new class of uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV). Northrop Completes Assembly of ‘Manta Ray’ Naval Drone, this advanced naval drone was assembled at Northrop’s facility in Annapolis and marks a significant milestone in underwater technology, driven […]

UK Procures Airbus H145 Helicopters for Overseas Operations

The UK’s Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) has finalized a £122 million contract to acquire six Airbus H145 helicopters, enhancing aviation support for British troops stationed in Brunei and Cyprus. These helicopters will replace the temporary Puma HC2 service, reinforcing the UK’s long-term military commitments in these strategic regions. Enhanced Operational Capabilities The Airbus H145 […]

US Air Force Engages in Dogfights with AI-Flown X-62A VISTA

The US Air Force in collaboration with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), has conducted the first-ever aerial dogfights featuring an AI-flown experimental fighter jet, the X-62A VISTA, pitted against a manned F-16. This initiative ‘US Air Force Engages in Dogfights with AI-Flown X-62A VISTA’ marks a significant leap in autonomous aerial warfare technology, […]