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26 February

1-Km X-Ray Vision: RTX Gets Contract to Develop Long-Range Imaging Tech

An RTX business has been tapped to improve military awareness in an unusual way: extending military X-ray vision to nearly a kilometer to let operators see hidden objects from unprecedented distances.

26 February

Giulia Bernacchi

L3Harris Completes Mirror Upgrade for US Space Force Telescope in Australia

L3Harris has completed a major refurbishment of the primary mirror on the US Space Force’s Space Surveillance Telescope.

26 February

3D rendering of an Ursa Major hypersonic missile in high-altitude flight above Earth, illustrating advanced propulsion and air defense penetration capabilities.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ursa Major Rolls Out Hypersonic Missile That Adjusts Speed, Restarts Mid-Flight

Ursa Major is competing against hypersonic targets with its own high-speed missile designed to operate inside and beyond the Earth’s atmosphere.

26 February

Jodesz Gavilan

US Navy Awards $50M to Castelion for Blackbeard Hypersonic Weapon

The US Navy has awarded nearly $50 million to Castelion to speed development and prototype production of the Blackbeard hypersonic weapon.

25 February

Inder Singh Bisht

US Army Plans Black Hawk Midlife Overhaul to Extend Service Past 2050

The US Army has sought industry input to assess the feasibility of commercially modifying its UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter fleet.

25 February

Ethan M. Encarnacion

US Firm Showcases New Cargo Drone Capable of Flying Into High-Threat Zones

US forces could soon rely on a new cargo drone to take over high-risk supply missions, keeping troops out of the crosshairs while operating in the world’s most dangerous environments.

25 February

Two gray camouflage Airbus military helicopters fly in formation over a calm ocean beneath an overcast sky.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Airbus Sets Out New Military Helicopter Concepts for NATO

Airbus has answered NATO’s call for the next generation of rotorcraft, unveiling concepts designed for high-speed flights and operational flexibility.

25 February