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Last Updated: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, 8:32 AM PDT
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Video of Mysterious Drone Allegedly Flying Over Lebanon Sparks Speculation on Secret Israeli RA-01 Stealth UAV
By The Aviationist: A closer look at the clip of a drone claimed to be Israel’s secretive stealth RA-01 drone. A low-resolution video, likely recorded from a considerable.
Japan Grounds V-22 Ospreys After Hard Landing In Exercise
By Aviation Week: The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force has grounded its fleet of Bell Boeing V-22 Ospreys following a hard landing incident.
Japan to get US Navy's Lockheed-made EW system in first international sale
By Breaking Defense: The first international sale of SEWIP is to the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force.
UK to take first TR-3-standard F-35, as Lockheed targets full 138-unit commitment
By FlightGlobal: The UK is poised to receive its first Lockheed Martin F-35B produced in the stealth fighter's new Technical Refresh 3 (TR-3) standard, while the airframer steps up its campaign to secure a follow-on production order from the nation.
Switzerland approved for $450 million Patriot support contract
By Shephard Media: There has been strong demand for Patriot air defence and missile systems since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with units going towards the country’s defensive efforts and systems to existing and new European customers.
Flying Just 30cm Above Water: TALAY UAV Brings Sea-Skimming Precision
By Naval News: At SAHA EXPO 2024 in Istanbul, Turkish aerospace manufacturer Solid Aero introduced the TALAY, an innovative UAV designed for low-altitude maritime missions.
Romania planning law to shoot down drones breaching airspace
By Reuters: Romania could shoot down drones illegally breaching its airspace, based on threat levels and risks to human life and property, a draft law published by the Defence Ministry showed.