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May 5, 2021 | International, C4ISR

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works®’ Project Hydra Demonstrates 5th Gen To 5th Gen Communications Across Domains

Named Project Hydra, the latest flight test leveraged an Open Systems Gateway payload aboard the U-2 to connect an F-22 to five F-35s via native Intra-Flight Data Link and Multifunction Advanced...

https://www.epicos.com/article/694176/lockheed-martin-skunk-worksr-project-hydra-demonstrates-5th-gen-5th-gen

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  • Rolls-Royce secures defense services contract valued at $1.2 Billion

    November 27, 2019 | International, Aerospace

    Rolls-Royce secures defense services contract valued at $1.2 Billion

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