NATO’s technology will make military aircraft less detectable
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The NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) has posted on its YouTube channel some of the footage that shows how experts are developing technology that makes military aircraft less detectable. A team of NATO experts is developing new technology that will make military aircraft less detectable. Most forms of aircraft need actuators (vertical and horizontal flaps) to enable […]
U.S. Army awards General Dynamics with $11M contract for Stryker family support
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General Dynamics Land Systems Inc. has been awarded a new $11 million contract by the U.S. Army for support for the entire Stryker program. The contract announced on 2 August by the U.S. Defense Department (DoD) to provide parts supply support for the entire Stryker wheeled combat vehicles program. According to the DoD, work locations and funding […]
U.S. Army Paratroopers train on medical kits capable of expressing pain and simulate death
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The US Army has given specific attention to a training of soldiers and in this context, all the most modern and advanced technologies are actively used to provide a more realistic training experience. A prime example is the use of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care Exportable kit, also known as the TC3X, provides Soldiers with […]
Military aircraft activate to support wildland firefighting efforts in Eastern Washington
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According to the Washington DNR, there are nearly 1,500 firefighters working to control 18 active wildfires burning in Eastern Washington on more than 21,000 acres. Also, nearly 150 Washington National Guardsmen have been activated to support wildland firefighting efforts in Eastern Washington. According to The Spokesman-Review, two Black Hawk helicopters deployed from Joint Base Lewis-McChord on […]
Lockheed Martin to present ONYX exoskeleton during Innovation Day
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Lockheed Martin will present new ONYX powered lower-body exoskeleton at the Innovation Day exhibition being held in NextFlex Headquarters, San Jose, on 9 August. The company is to demonstrate a new version of its next-generation lower body exoskeleton ONYX. It is a concept of exoskeleton body armor that allows soldiers to carry more and move further and faster. According to the Lockheed Martin, […]
DARPA reveals details of unique technology for tactical squads and first responders
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The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) released details of its newest Fast Lightweight Autonomy program is developing unique technology for tactical squads and first responders. DARPA announced on 3 August that it Fast Lightweight Autonomy (FLA) program recently completed Phase 2 flight tests, demonstrating advanced algorithms designed to turn small air and ground systems into team members that […]
U.S. State Department approves sale of UH-60M helicopters to Latvia
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The US Department of State has approved a possible $200 million Foreign Military Sale to Latvia of equipment associated with the integration of the four UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters and related equipment, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a 3 August statement. According to the statement by the DSCA, the Government of Latvia has requested […]
U.S. Marines uses advanced unmanned robotic platforms during training in Japan
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The U.S. Marines has conducted charge employment training with advanced unmanned robotic platforms at Camp Hansen, in Okinawa (Japan). According to the Marines officials, training taught Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians to confidently and safely neutralize an improvised explosive device using robotic platforms. During the simulated scenarios, EOD technicians used the Mark II Talon EOD robot and […]
Kuwait to get several thousand bombs from the USA
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Kuwait is set to receive several thousand general purpose bombs from the USA, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on 2 August. According to the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Kuwait of various Mk- series munitions for an estimated cost of $40.4 […]
Boeing to deliver support equipment for T-45 Goshawk training jet aircraft
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The U.S. Department of Defense said in a statement on 2 August that the U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing Co. a contract for T-45 Goshawk training jet aircraft upgrades. According to a statement by the US Department of Defense (DoD), Boeing Co. is awarded $15,9 million for cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price order N6134018F0067 against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-16-G-0001). The contract […]