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UK Successfully Tests Thales-Developed Directed Energy Weapon Against UAV Swarms

The British Army has conducted successful trials of a Thales UK-developed radio frequency directed energy weapon capable of disabling drone swarms. The system, which offers a cost-effective option at 10p per shot, marks a significant advancement in the UK's defense against UAV threats.

2025-04-18T08:32:24.671965-07:00

Reuters

SpaceX and Partners Pitch Subscription-Based Missile Defense for Trump's 'Golden Dome'

2025-04-17T03:28:59.365453-07:00

The War Zone

Lockheed Martin Proposes Containerized Launchers to Enhance Australia's Missile Defense

2025-04-17T09:36:18.847454-07:00

Aviation Today

Voyager Technologies Secures Spot in $46 Billion USAF Acquisition Contract

2025-04-17T12:00:28.640832-07:00

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Wall Street Journal

U.S. Accuses Chinese Satellite Firm of Assisting Houthi Attacks in Red Sea The U.S. State Department contends that Chang Guang Satellite Technology Company, linked to China's military, is supplying satellite imagery to Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels. This assistance reportedly aids in targeting U.S. warships and foreign vessels in the Red Sea, exacerbating tensions between the U.S. and China.

2025-04-18T08:48:16.412052-07:00

U.S. Accuses Chinese Satellite Firm of Assisting Houthi Attacks in Red Sea

Wall Street Journal

US Accuses Chinese Satellite Firm of Aiding Houthi Attacks on American Warships The US alleges that the Chinese company Chang Guang Satellite Technology is providing satellite imagery to Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels to target American warships. This development adds a new dimension to US-China tensions, with implications for military strategy and satellite technology use.

2025-04-18T08:48:16.412052-07:00

US Accuses Chinese Satellite Firm of Aiding Houthi Attacks on American Warships

Janes

UK Successfully Tests Thales-Developed Directed Energy Weapon Against UAV Swarms The British Army has conducted successful trials of a Thales UK-developed radio frequency directed energy weapon capable of disabling drone swarms. The system, which offers a cost-effective option at 10p per shot, marks a significant advancement in the UK's defense against UAV threats.

2025-04-18T08:32:24.671965-07:00

UK Successfully Tests Thales-Developed Directed Energy Weapon Against UAV Swarms

AeroTime

British Army Successfully Tests Drone-Disabling Radio Wave Weapon The British Army has achieved a significant milestone in counter-drone technology with the successful trial of a radio frequency weapon developed by Thales UK. This test demonstrates the capability to track and neutralize drone swarms, enhancing the UK's counter-unmanned aerial system defenses.

2025-04-18T05:49:08.171861-07:00

British Army Successfully Tests Drone-Disabling Radio Wave Weapon

Stars and Stripes

USS Nimitz Arrives in Guam for Final Pacific Deployment Before Decommissioning The USS Nimitz, the U.S. Navy's oldest aircraft carrier, and flagship of Carrier Strike Group 11, arrived in Guam with its embarked Carrier Air Wing 17 and destroyers. This port visit marks a key stage in the Nimitz's last deployment ahead of its decommissioning set for 2026.

2025-04-17T22:08:00.437203-07:00

USS Nimitz Arrives in Guam for Final Pacific Deployment Before Decommissioning

Air & Space Forces Mag

Air and Space Forces Association Opens New Operations Center with Historic Tribute The Air and Space Forces Association inaugurated its new Operations Center in Arlington, Virginia, with a Doolittle Raiders Memorial Toast. This commemorative event underscores the association’s commitment to preserving military heritage and enhancing operational capabilities.

2025-04-17T20:12:44.413135-07:00

Air and Space Forces Association Opens New Operations Center with Historic Tribute

washingtontechnology.com

Booz Allen Hamilton Backs AI-Driven Drone Startup for Defense Missions Booz Allen Hamilton's venture capital arm has invested in a startup that merges drone technology with artificial intelligence for defense applications. This move signals a strategic push towards enhancing autonomous capabilities in military operations, reflecting the growing importance of AI in defense.

2025-04-17T17:52:30.287837-07:00

Booz Allen Hamilton Backs AI-Driven Drone Startup for Defense Missions

Aviation Week

Lockheed Martin's C-130 Enhances Strike Capabilities with Low-Cost Missiles Lockheed Martin's C-130 platform will soon achieve operational status with integrated missile capabilities, paving the way for the inclusion of a new class of low-cost, mass-produced cruise missiles in U.S. and allied arsenals. This development marks a significant shift in strategic airlift versatility.

2025-04-17T15:16:22.301897-07:00

Lockheed Martin's C-130 Enhances Strike Capabilities with Low-Cost Missiles

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