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anti satellite space laser

France has been at work developing a space based anti-satellite laser weapon. The weapon will orbit earth, blinding satellites that are considered to be...
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A mini, multi-purpose unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) series designed for use by armed forces has been among the latest military equipment presented during the...

 The French Navy has recently launched the Suffren, the first French Barracuda class nuclear powered attack submarine. At the launch ceremony attendees included French...
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Fighter jets may be referred to as one of the most intricate and advanced military vehicles. They survey the sky while also possessing the...
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The French Air Force is set to receive an additional H225M long-range tactical transport military helicopter from Airbus. The aircraft will be deployed in...
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MQ-9 Sensor Pod will be supplied to France within the framework of a  $39.5 million Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract with BAE Systems. The contract...
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A new surveillance technology will be developed for the US army by a French company. The deal represents a strategic front between the US...
warriors

The US military has been searching for small-scale technology to augment service members' visual capabilities in the field. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency...

Once again, unmanned aerial vehicles prove efficient in helping first responders cope with fire. Drones were instrumental in helping the Parisian firefighters track the...
uav development

As unmanned aerial vehicle systems become more complex to design, build and deliver, OEMs and suppliers need to accelerate innovation and drive efficiencies to...
autonomous drone

Large drone markets are currently restrained by the complexity of common drone solutions implementation, due to various considerations regarding risk to the public. For...
hypersonic platforms

Hyperosnic air platforms have been gaining momentum in advanced developments by world defense agencies. These advanced systems can reach the speeds of more than...
nano-uas

France is advancing its Operational Pocket Drone (DrOP) program. The French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded FLIR Systems with a $89 million contract...
unmanned flight

An Airbus helicopter demonstrated an unmanned flight. The VSR700 aircraft is designed to complement manned helicopters, without replacing...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already making a significant impact on the field of military and security industries. Extensive funds are being invested in research...

A group of students from University of California, Berkeley who were in Nice, France during the July 2016 terrorist attack are turning their grief...

The French defense procurement agency, DGA, has announced Mica NG air-to-air missile program to replace their MICA medium-range missile. This missile program will renew...

One of the challenges faced by anti-UAV technology is how to neutralize threats when they emerge, with civil infrastructure like airports having restrictions that...
tactical uav

The French army will upgrade its capabilities with the arrival of the new Patroller tactical UAVs next year. The new system will bring about...
rifle-mounted system

A new portable system small enough to mount on a personal firearm provides its user with the ability to quickly locate the source of...
new naval sensor

A new naval sensor designed to track advanced weapons including supersonic missiles has entered the production process. The Sea Fire digital radar, manufactured by...
UAV

In a milestone flight in the unmanned aerial vehicle realm, a Reaper MQ-9 will fly between two European countries. It will be the first...