By Defence Industry Europe
Photo: U.S. Air Force.
The U.S. Department of War and Japan’s Ministry of Defense have formalised a project arrangement establishing the Strategic Advancement of Mutual Runtime Assurance Artificial Intelligence (SAMURAI) initiative. Signed on 22 September, the agreement sets a framework for cooperative research and development on Runtime Assurance (RTA) technology.
RTA provides artificial intelligence-enabled unmanned aerial vehicles with the ability to monitor their own performance and ensure safe operation. Findings from the project are expected to inform future integration of AI-equipped UAVs with next-generation fighter aircraft.
The initiative is designed to improve operational safety, strengthen interoperability, and enhance the overall capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance.
Source: U.S. Air Force.
Two U.S. Navy Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft crashed on May 17 after colliding during an air show performance in the United States.
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence said the country’s first domestically developed guided aerial bomb has passed all required tests and is ready for combat deployment.
The U.S. Department of War has signed a new framework agreement with General Dynamics Land Systems for the procurement of additional Stryker Double V-Hull armoured vehicles.
Destinus has announced the accelerated start of the RUTA Block 3 programme, a 2,000 km-class long-range precision strike system intended to expand the operationally validated RUTA family.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron focused on strengthening Ukraine’s air defence and anti-ballistic capabilities.
Ukrainian defence company Fire Point has released further details on its planned FP-7.x anti-ballistic missile, being developed under the Freya project.
General Dynamics NASSCO said it has received $856 million in funding for construction of T-AO 217, a John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler for the U.S. Navy.
QinetiQ said it supported the Ministry of Defence, the Royal Air Force and BAE Systems in the rapid integration and testing of laser-guided, low-cost missiles for RAF Typhoon fighter aircraft.
L3Harris Technologies has partnered with DataShapes AI to deliver an AI-enabled counter-uncrewed aerial systems capability that turns tactical radios into distributed sensing and response platforms.
The U.S. Department of War has awarded Lockheed Martin a $61 million contract to design and build a prototype missile launcher for the Patriot air and missile defense system.
The UK Ministry of Defence has deployed Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rockets on Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets operating in the Middle East to provide a lower-cost option for countering drone threats.
The U.S. Navy commissioned USS Cleveland, the 13th and final Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, during a ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 16.
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