In Pictures: Top Aerospace & Defense Stories, Feb. 13, 2023

February 14, 2023

Four AI Agents Tested For First Time On X-62A

The X-62A demonstrated “AI agents” developed by EpiSci, PhysicsAI, Shield AI and the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory.

Credit: DARPA

DIU Wants Direction-Finding Antenna For Smaller Aircraft

The Defense Innovation Unit is looking for a prototype small high-frequency direction-finding antenna that it could mount on a fixed-wing aircraft.

Credit: U.S. Army

Dubai Advances Plans For UAM Service Launch In 2026

Dubai has chosen the initial locations and designs for a vertiport network that is expected to be operational in 2026.

Credit: Volocopter

Leader Spotlight: India’s DRDO Chairman Samir Kamat

The DRDO chairman discusses India's plans to increase exports and for development of a future fighter aircraft, missile defense systems and UAS.

Credit: India's Defense Research and Development Organization

Lockheed Martin Touts Long-Term Partnerships in India

Lockheed Martin is not giving up on its bid to sell the F-21, a specialized F-16 variant, to the Indian Air Force.

Credit: Jen DiMascio/AW&ST

The Weekly Debrief: Meet The Sierra Nevada P-9A Pale Ale Fleet

The first U.S. surveillance fleet with a craft beer as a namesake inherits a counter-drug spy mission flown by a four-decade-old string of modified turboprops.

Credit: U.S. Air Force

Two Saudi Arabians Join ISS Private Astronaut Mission

Axiom Space’s second four-person private astronaut mission to the International Space Station will include two astronauts from Saudi Arabia.

Credit: Axiom Space

Indian Budget Prioritizes Operations, Sustainment Over Modernization

The Indian Finance Minister last week unveiled the nation’s budget,earmarking a 44% hike in non-salary revenue outlays for defense operations and sustainment.

Credit: Money Sharma / AFP / Getty Images

India May Look To HAL For Future Navy Helicopter Buys

India’s state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. could eventually be awarded the project to manufacture Naval Utility Helicopters.

Credit: Indian Navy

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