Americas

BlackSky Brings Third Gen-3 Satellite Into Service Three Weeks After Launch

BlackSky brought its third Gen-3 satellite into service three weeks after launch, cutting commissioning times compared with earlier systems.

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Breakthrough Satellite Tech Clears First Real-World Test

XCM3-Space is a software-defined radio with built-in security, operates across multiple frequencies and networks simultaneously, and operates in Low Earth Orbit.

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3D-Printed Engine Completes High-Altitude Tests, Prepares for Flight Trials

Beehive Industries' Frenzy additive-manufactured engine has ticked off a crucial step in its journey to deployment after completing high-altitude testing.

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US Laser Power Beaming Hits Test Milestone for In-Flight Drone Recharging

Laser power beaming is a system that delivers kilowatt-class energy to UAS in flight, pairing a ground-based laser transmitter with a lightweight airborne receiver, and features layered safety interlocks.

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Eyes Over Satellites: US Firms Build Vision-Based Tech to Replace GPS

A partnership between US firms is looking to put visual capabilities into aerial and ground platforms, giving them coordinates where GPS fails.

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US Approves $11 Billion in Arms Sales to Taiwan: Taipei

The United States approved $11 billion-worth of arms to Taiwan, Taipei said Thursday, announcing one of the largest weapons packages for the island and prompting an angry backlash from China.

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Northrop Starts Mk44 Guns Production for Marine Corps Amphibious Vehicles

Northrop Grumman has begun full-rate production of Mk44 Stretch Bushmaster Chain Guns for the US Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicles.

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US Deploys Troops to Ecuador for Anti-Drugs Operation

The United States announced Wednesday a temporary deployment of Air Force personnel to Ecuador to combat drug trafficking in one of Latin America's biggest narcotics smuggling hubs.

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US Army Advances AI Tools for High-Risk Logistics Planning

The US Army has turned to C3 AI to bring advanced AI tools to logistics planning for troops operating in contested environments.

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Electronic Warfare Hits the Littorals: VTOL Drone Delivers Expeditionary EW Edge

P4 Transwing VTOL is an autonomous drone with a 90-pound max takeoff weight, 15-pound payload, 6.9 by 4.2-foot footprint, and features an electric drivetrain.

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