Air
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Jun- 2021 -10 June
USAF Evaluates Electric Vertical-Lift Aircraft in Medical Evacuation
The US Air Force has tested an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for the first time.
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9 June
USAF Prepares Afghanistan Strike Capabilities Post Withdrawal
The US Air Force is preparing for “over-the-horizon” strike capabilities in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of American troops from the country.
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9 June
Russia Tests S-500 Air Defense System With New Interceptors
Russia has tested its S-500 air defense system with interceptors capable of eliminating hypersonic targets.
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9 June
Israeli Strikes Kill Eight Fighters in Syria: Monitor
Israeli air strikes in central Syria killed at least eight pro-government fighters late Tuesday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
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8 June
Philippine Air Force Receives New Black Hawk Helicopters
The Philippine Air Force took delivery of five new S-70i Black Hawk combat utility helicopters as part of a $241 million contract between the Asian country and a defense firm in Poland.
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8 June
US Navy Uses Drone to Refuel Plane During Flight
The US Navy successfully used a Boeing drone to refuel an airplane during flight, the manufacturer said.
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7 June
Northern Ireland Working on Border Drone Patrols With EU
The Police Service of Northern Ireland is developing an artificial intelligence surveillance system of air, sea, and land drones as part of an experimental research project funded by the European Union.
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4 June
US Condemns ‘Escalatory’ Chinese Military Flights off Malaysia and Taiwan
The US Air Force's Pacific commander condemned Chinese military flights off Malaysia and Taiwan, describing them on Friday as "escalatory" and "destabilizing."
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3 June
Israel Signs $200M Drone Contract With Undisclosed Asian Country
Israel Aerospace Industries has signed a $200 million contract with an undisclosed Asian country to provide unmanned aerial vehicles, including its Heron and updated MK II drones.
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2 June
US Army Developing Enhanced Aircraft Sensors
US Army researchers are working on next-generation sensor technology that enhances aircraft scanning and detection capabilities.
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