Complex underground settings present significant challenges for military and civilian first responders. The hazards vary drastically across domains that can degrade or change over time and are often too high-risk for personnel to enter. The DARPA Subterranean or “SubT” Challenge seeks novel approaches to rapidly map, navigate, and search undergroundContinue Reading
Rheinmetall is currently bringing another 27 Boxer command vehicles of the Bundeswehr up to the latest A2 standard. Germany’s Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) awarded the order at the end of January 2021. The 27 vehicles are to undergo modernization at the Rheinmetall LandsystemeContinue Reading
Encouraged by the US reversal of their designation as a terrorist organization, Houthi forces, supported by Iran, have led yet another sophisticated attack on Saudia. Several hours ago, Yemeni rebels launched another attack against Saudi Arabia, firing at least four drones toward Abha International Airport. At least one drone wasContinue Reading
Defense officials called the task force a “sprint effort” that will examine high-priority topics including strategy, operational concepts, technology and force structure, force posture, and force management and intelligence. The task force will also examine U.S. alliances and partnerships and their impact on Sino-American relations and DOD relations with China.Continue Reading
On February 7, 2021, the Uzbek Air Force took over the last of the six L-39 Albatros aircraft, which underwent a general overhaul in Aero Vodochody. Part of the overhaul of Uzbek aircraft is also a partial modernization of their on-board equipment. “Aero is systematically strengthening and developing relationships withContinue Reading