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U.S. Navy opens technical dialogue on Advanced Emission Suppression Missile (AESM) for air defense penetration
On February 20, the United States Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) launched a technical dialogue to assess industry capabilities for the Advanced Emission Suppression Missile program.
Northrop Grumman accelerates B-21 Raider strategic bomber production as testing advances and investment tops $5 billion
Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force are accelerating production capacity of the B-21 Raider to deliver combat capability faster.
Iran reportedly purchases hundreds of Russian Verba air defence systems in €500 million deal
Iran has reportedly purchased hundreds of Russian 9K336 Verba air defence systems in a deal valued at approximately €500 million, according to information obtained by the Financial Times.
Lockheed Martin applies AI to strengthen F-35 Lightning II combat identification in first in-flight demonstration
Lockheed Martin has flight tested an artificial intelligence-enhanced Combat Identification capability integrated into the F-35 Lightning II’s information fusion system.
L3Harris cuts hypersonic propulsion component production time tenfold with advanced additive manufacturing
L3Harris Technologies has advanced additive manufacturing processes for airbreathing hypersonic propulsion systems, cutting component production time by a factor of ten.
Northrop Grumman advances YFQ-48A Talon Blue autonomous wingman for U.S. Air Force CCA Program
Northrop Grumman is advancing autonomous air combat capabilities with the YFQ-48A Talon Blue, the U.S. Air Force-designated variant within its company-funded Project Talon portfolio.
General Atomics and U.S. Air Force demonstrate F-22 Raptor and MQ-20 AvengerManned-Unmanned Teaming in autonomy exercise
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force, has conducted a demonstration of an autonomous mission featuring manned-unmanned teaming between an F-22 and an MQ-20 Avenger.