Aerospace & Defense Roundup: Oct, 23

October 24, 2019

Defense And Space Provide Brighter News For Embattled Boeing

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KC-46A
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RD-180 Atlas V

Teams Selected For AI-driven Automated Dogfighting Contest

Credit: DARPA

A program to build human trust in artificial intelligence (AI) has kicked off with the selection of eight teams to compete to demonstrate algorithms that could automate close-in dogfighting.

 

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GBSD Re-entry Vehicle Design Moves Forward As TMRR Phase Ends

Credit: Artist's concept of GBSD: Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is moving forward with the design of a new re-entry vehicle for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program

 

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VoltAero To Fly Electric-Aircraft Testbed With Safran Motors

Credit: Photo: VoltAero

In preparation for a new phase of flight testing French regional-aircraft startup VoltAero has upgraded its Cassio 1 hybrid-electric propulsion testbed with motors from Safran Electrical & Power. 

 

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Europe Urged To Prepare For Automated Aerial Refueling

Credit: A330: RAF

As European air forces work to overcome shortfalls in aerial refueling capabilities, the EDA’s chief executive, Jorge Domecq, called on EDA members nations to begin setting “harmonized requirements for future automated aerial refueling systems now.”

 

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Korean Air MUAV Surveillance Drone In Operational Testing

Credit: MUAV: Bradley Perrett/AW&ST

The South Korean air force is putting the Korean Air MUAV surveillance drone through operational testing, aiming at entering the type into regular service in 2020.

 

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Former French A-27s Join ATAC’s Bid For USAF Services

Credit: Turcano: Chris Lofting

As many as 30 former French Air Force A-27 Tucano trainers could be imported into the U.S. to support Airborne Tactical Advantage Company’s (ATAC) selection for the U.S. Air Force-contracted air services program. 

 

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Romania Deploys Helicopters To Mali

Credit: IAR330 Puma: MAPN

The Romanian Air Force has deployed four IAR330 Puma helicopters in support of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali.

 

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Russia Pushes MiG-35 To African Nations

Credit: MiG 35: Carlos Menendez San Juan

Russia’s RAC MiG says it is marketing the export version of its MiG-35 fighter aircraft to African countries after being first unveiled at the MAKS Airshow in Moscow. 

 

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