AEROSPACE AND MILITARY NEWS
Nevada Joint Force Headquarters Public AffairsStory by Capt. Emerson Marcus Col. Michael Fugett, the commander of the Nevada Air Guard’s 152nd Operations Group who genuinely prioritized service more than the allure associated with being a U.S. Air Force pilot, died unexpectedly at his home Tuesday. He was 46. The Air Force Academy graduate, United Airlines … Read More “Nevada Air Guard Group Commander, Pilot dies at 46” »
By Sandeep Shah Electro Optics Systems (EOS) and Military Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (MUAVs) are two technologies that have significantly impacted modern warfare. The integration of these two technologies has enabled military forces worldwide to achieve unprecedented levels of situational awareness, surveillance, reconnaissance, and target acquisition capabilities. As technology continues to evolve, it is expected that … Read More “Future Outlook for Military Unmanned Aerial Vehicles & EO Systems “ »
By Jim Garamone , DOD News The United States will transfer military equipment worth up to $400 million to Ukraine to aid its defense against the Russian invasion, Defense Department officials said today. This security assistance package features ammunition and support equipment to meet Ukraine’s critical security and defense needs. Since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, … Read More “U.S. Sends Ukraine $400 Million in Military Equipment” »
152nd Airlift Wing Public AffairsStory by Master Sgt. Garrett Wake Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif — The 152nd Airlift Wing (Nevada) and 153rd Airlift Wing (Wyoming) participated in Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System, or MAFFS, spring training here from April 11 – 16, 2023. Several flight crews from both Air National Guard units … Read More “Air National Guard MAFFS units practice aerial wildland firefighting with U.S. Forest Service” »
M-LIDS sensors and effectors are currently employed on two M-ATVs; Leonardo DRS leads an integration effort to consolidate the capability onto one Stryker. Drones continue to become more capable and more dangerous. They’re being deployed effectively for surveillance and attack by both sides of the on-going conflict in Ukraine. Drones are impacting each side’s ability … Read More “The latest counter-UAS system targets drones with dual-defeat kinetics and EW” »
By Courtney Albon WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Defense selected Hypersonix Launch Systems, an Australian aerospace company, to develop a high-speed aircraft that can test hypersonic technologies. The aircraft will support a Defense Innovation Unit program called Hypersonic and High-Cadence Airborne Testing Capabilities, or HyCAT. The organization, which works to push technology from non-traditional companies to military users, … Read More “Pentagon chooses Australian firm to build hypersonic test aircraft” »
Consumer applications for augmented reality, like gaming and the metaverse aren’t making money, but military contracts are highly lucrative. By Tim Culpan / March 26, 2023 For more than a decade, technology pioneers have toiled away making virtual reality headsets in the hope that one day there’ll be a compelling and profitable need for these … Read More “Microsoft Has a $22 Billion Case for Combat-Ready AR” »
By Jen Judson I Monday, Mar 20 WASHINGTON — The U.S. and Japan are exploring a partnership to develop a hypersonic missile defense capability as the Pentagon enters the early stages of a program to develop an interceptor capable of neutralizing hypersonic threats in the glide phase of flight. Vice Adm. Jon Hill, who leads the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, … Read More “US, Japan exploring partnership on hypersonic missile interceptor” »
Tokyo 13 March 2023 11:00 Leonardo is proud to have been working with Japan for over 40 years A key highlight is the collaboration under the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) GCAP will strengthen the partnerships between Leonardo and Japanese industry Leonardo is taking part in DSEI Japan (Tokyo, 15-17 March 2023 – stand H7-300), … Read More “Leonardo at DSEI Japan: a partner for high technology and innovative multi-domain defence solutions” »
By Jerry Dunleavy, Justice Department Reporter March 08, 2023 12:08 PM The United States left behind more than $7 billion in military equipment in August 2021 amid a chaotic and disastrous U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan, with the weapons and specialized technologies likely now in the hands of the Taliban. John Sopko, the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, detailed the … Read More “US left behind more than $7 billion of military equipment in Taliban-run Afghanistan“ »
