Tagged: Europe

Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188 Hornet (787) with AlphaJet (072)

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9 June 2019

Top Aces sees expanded role for red air as Air Force training evolves

The federal government’s request for proposals for a next-generation fighter jet may be delayed until July, but the company that provides aggressor or “red air” training for the fighter fleet is already preparing for...

German Army drone built by a German company flies in Afghanistan.

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4 June 2019

Europe’s controversial plans to expand defence research

Smart drones and artificial intelligence are part of the European Union’s plans for defensive research, but many academics oppose the programme. Hovering in the sky like bees, robotic drones swarmed over an airfield in...

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13 November 2018

Eurofighter Typhoon fleet passes 500,000 flying hours

The Eurofighter fleet is celebrating after passing the 500,000 flying hours mark, as it cements its place at the heart of European air defence. Volker Paltzo, CEO of Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH, said:...

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17 January 2018

International Space Station’s orbit to be raised by 600 meters

The medium height of the International Space Station’s flight orbit will be raised by 600 meters with the help of the engines of the Zvezda module on January 17, Russia’s Mission Control said...

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10 March 2017

Spike Aero to Fly Subsonic Prototype of supersonic Business Jet (SSBJ) This Year

Spike Aerospace expects to fly a subsonic prototype of its 18-passenger supersonic business jet (SSBJ) this summer, the Boston-based company has announced. The scale prototype of its S-512 Quiet Supersonic Jet will demonstrate low-speed...

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4 April 2016

The brutal toll of Boko Haram’s attacks on civilians

As the Islamic State’s attacks in Europe have captured the world’s attention, an ISIS-affiliated group has been waging an even deadlier campaign in Africa. Hundreds killed when 20 attackers detonated coordinated blasts at police...

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4 April 2016

Magic material: silicon carbide is helping us learn more about the universe

The largest mirrors in space Airbus Defence and Space’s unique expertise in the field of silicon carbide is revolutionising space optics while expanding Europe’s technology base. It started in the 1990s: astronomical telescopes were becoming...

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2 May 2015

F1 technology adapted to Armoured Combat Vehicles by BAE Systems

In a world first, tracked military vehicles are being upgraded with technology adapted from Formula One to improve handling and speed across the battlefield. Engineers at BAE Systems have applied the new upgrade ‘Active...

Military & Intelligence

20 October 2014

Swedish Forces Say Cannot Confirm ‘Suspicious Underwater Activity’ to Be Russian Submarine

Swedish forces continue the search for a “suspicious object” in the Stockholm archipelago, but cannot confirm media reports that this is a damaged Russian submarine, Rear Admiral Anders Grenstad of the Swedish Armed Forces...

Air Power / Europe

17 October 2014

Nuclear Days / European Nuclear Capabilities

The Strike evaluation Exercise Steadfast Noon 2012 (SFNN 2012), which was held late last year at the Belgian Air Component base at Kleine Brogel, demonstrated that NATO still maintains an airborne nuclear component, despite...