Military aviation – Strona 18

Aerojet Rocketdyne Awarded ICBM Demonstration and Validation Post Boost Contract

22/02/2016 przez Redakcja Świat

Aerojet Rocketdyne, a subsidiary of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AJRD), was recently awarded a contract from Hill Air Force Base to complete trade studies and hardware demonstrations for the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Demonstration and Validation Post Boost Program. The objective of the ICBM Demonstration and Validation Post Boost Program is to develop technologies that … Dowiedz się więcej

RAF Search and Rescue Force Disbandment Parade

19/02/2016 przez Redakcja Świat

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a parade to mark the disbandment of the RAF Search and Rescue (SAR) Force. Thousands of people owe their lives to this unique unit whose iconic, but ageing, yellow Sea King helicopters have plucked injured fishermen from raging seas, winched climbers from treacherous cliffs, and airlifted flood victims … Dowiedz się więcej

F-22 Raptors conduct show of force over South Korea

18/02/2016 przez Redakcja Świat

Four U.S. F-22 Raptors conducted a combined formation flight alongside South Korean F-15K Slam Eagles and U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons here to demonstrate the capabilities of both nations Feb. 17, in response to recent provocative actions by North Korea. “The F-22 Raptor is the most capable air superiority fighter in the world, and it represents … Dowiedz się więcej

United Kingdom Ministry of Defence places order for two solar-powered Airbus Zephyr 8s

18/02/2016 przez Redakcja Świat

Airbus Defence and Space has won an order from the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) for the manufacture and operation of two solar-powered Zephyr 8 high-altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) craft. Flying at some 65,000ft, the ultra-lightweight Zephyr 8 is uniquely capable of providing persistent surveillance over land or sea, and hosting communications links, over the same … Dowiedz się więcej

Spain to Acquire Predator B

18/02/2016 przez Redakcja Świat

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), a leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems solutions, today (17.02) announced its notification of Spain’s selection of the Predator® B/MQ-9 Reaper® RPA system to support the nation’s airborne surveillance and reconnaissance requirements. The Spanish Ministry of Defense has awarded GA-ASI … Dowiedz się więcej

Tiltrotor by Russian Helicopters makes its first flight

18/02/2016 przez Redakcja Świat

A unique unmanned tiltrotor has successfully completed a new testing stage by performing its first flight. The aircraft was created by VR-Technologies, an innovative design bureau, part of Russian Helicopters. A number of oil and gas companies and various government agencies are already showing interest in the unique project. „The development of the unique aircraft … Dowiedz się więcej