AllThales Alenia Space contracted to develop quantum communications
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales and Leonardo, has signed a contract with the European Space Agency to develop quantum space-to-Earth communications, supported by French space agency CNES and Austrian space agency ALR. Dubbed the TeQuantS project, the satellite system will be employed across cyber security and future quantum information networks, enabling the partners […]
Lockheed Martin achieves first light success with tactical laser system
Lockheed Martin has celebrated a successful first light demonstration with a manoeuvrable tactical laser system capable of negating projectiles and aerial systems. The Directed Energy Interceptor for Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense System (DEIMOS) is designed to be mounted on a Stryker combat vehicle and deliver the ability to negate unmanned aerial systems, rotary-wing aircraft […]
Next generation of pilots train at Salt Ash Air Weapons Range
Australia’s next fighter jet pilots are returning to Salt Ash Air Weapons Range as they gather vital skills for operating advanced military aircraft. RAAF Base Williamtown Hawk Lead-In Fighter aircraft will be operating between 9am to 5pm Thursdays and 9am to 3pm Fridays, from 30 January to 24 February. Hawk two-seater jet aircraft prepare student […]