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    Disruptive Military Aviation technologies

    Russia’s F-22 and F-35 Killer: 6th Generation Plane Armed with Hypersonic Weapons Dave Majumdar December 12, 2017 According to Mikheyev, the new “radio-photonic radar” will operate over a much wider band than conventional radars and should be far more resistant to enemy jamming. Further, the...
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    Disruptive Military Aviation technologies

    We hear a lot about success stories. We don't hear about the multiple failures preceding each success story. Failure is heavily criticized, and the reason cited is taxpayer's money. Frankly, it is hard to argue whether money spent on research that leads to an unsuccessful design is useful...
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    Disruptive Military Aviation technologies

    That, and increasing stealth. The point? I don't know for sure. I suppose casualties have an adverse political effect on the ruling regime.
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    Disruptive Military Aviation technologies

    Boeing just revealed an autonomous plane that can refuel fighter jets in midair Mark Matousek Boeing's MQ-25 Stingray would be able to carry 15,000 pounds of fuel up to 500 miles.Boeing Boeing just revealed its design for an autonomous plane that can refuel fighter jets in midair. The...
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    Disruptive Military Aviation technologies

    Not new as of now, but was new and pioneering when it first happened. Therefore, posting here, because, I just came to know about it this week. ________________ Stealth turns 40: Looking back at the first flight of Have Blue The forerunner of the F-117 Stealth Fighter flew for the first time...
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    Disruptive Military Aviation technologies

    What could be the fall-back option when a hostile power takes out communication satellites using Anti-Satellite Missile System? http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/5257359506001/
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    Disruptive Military Aviation technologies

    Boeing’s Monstrous Underwater Robot Can Wander the Ocean for 6 Months Boeing's 51-foot long Echo Voyager can spend six months at a time wandering the ocean. BOEING The Voyager’s 7,500 mile range is enough to go from San Francisco to Hong Kong.BOEING
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    Disruptive Military Aviation technologies

    The previous two posts are not explicitly defence technologies, but they could have potential defence applications. The focus is not innovative technology that can have impact in the defence field. A solar powered aircraft can be, for example, a potential loitering munition.
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    Disruptive Military Aviation technologies

    Solar Impulse 2 lands in desert after soaring in Silicon Valley Aircraft is attempting the first around-the-world solar trek. It's stopping in US destinations, including Silicon Valley, Phoenix and New York.
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    Disruptive Military Aviation technologies

    The World’s Hugest Jet Engine Is Wider Than a 737’s Fuselage GE Aviation spent $10 million preparing its Peebles Test Operation in Ohio for the GE9X. Improvements include the largest “bellmouth inlet duct”—the white funnel attached to the front of the engine during testing.GE AVIATION
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    Disruptive Military Aviation technologies

    U.S. Navy tests new submarine-hunting drone ship Video at link. CGI Prototype
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    Disruptive Military Aviation technologies

    NASA's 'Greased Lightning' drone is part chopper, part airplane
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