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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

Americas

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

Air

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

Air

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.

26 February

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Helsing's HX-2 electrically propelled X-wing precision munition

Staff Writer With AFP

German MPs Approve Military Drones Deal With Start-Ups Stark, Helsing

German lawmakers on Wednesday backed plans to outfit the military with attack drones for the first time, approving contracts with two German defense start-ups, AFP has learned.

26 February

Land

Saab's Loke c-UAS comprised of the Giraffe 1x radar and Trackfire remote weapon station in the snow

Bea Castañeda

Giraffe 1X Radar: Compact Eyes for the Modern Battlefield

This explainer breaks down how the Giraffe 1X radar delivers rapid deployment, 3D air surveillance, and low-altitude threat detection.

25 February

Americas

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

Air

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

Americas