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30 January

Close-up of a D-Wave quantum processor chip mounted on a copper-colored circuit assembly, with dense wiring and connectors surrounding the central quantum module.

US Firms Bring Quantum to Air and Missile Defense

D-Wave Quantum has joined forces with Anduril Industries and Davidson Technologies to see how quantum applications could boost air and missile defense.

30 January

Middle East

Ethan M. Encarnacion

‘World’s First True Hybrid Drone Propulsion System’ Breaks Cover in Israel

Elbit Systems is outfitting its unmanned aerial vehicles with what it calls the “world’s first true hybrid” propulsion system.

30 January

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

AeroVironment Pushes Biotech, Smart Materials Into Next-Gen US Air Force Systems

The US Air Force is moving beyond conventional upgrades, teaming up with AeroVironment to bring biotechnology and advanced materials into next-gen defense systems.

30 January

Air

Christine Casimiro

Raytheon Bags $197M USAF Deal to Supply MS-110 Recon Pods to Poland

The US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has awarded Raytheon a $197-million contract to supply MS-110 multispectral reconnaissance systems for the Polish Air Force.

29 January

Cyber

Rojoef Manuel

Lockheed Martin to Support Saudi Arabia’s Digital Push With New Software Factory

Lockheed Martin has revealed the establishment of its new software development center in Saudi Arabia, supporting the government’s rapid development of sovereign digital capabilities and the company’s portfolio expansion.

29 January

Americas