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October 7, 2024 | International, Aerospace

US House panel probes FCC decision to deny Starlink nearly $900 million

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  • First trans-Atlantic drone flight is set to leave from North Dakota

    July 11, 2018 | International, Aerospace, C4ISR

    First trans-Atlantic drone flight is set to leave from North Dakota

    By: The Associated Press   GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Officials say the first trans-Atlantic flight by a medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aircraft is set to take off from an aviation park in North Dakota. The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. drone is scheduled to leave from the Grand Sky park at the Grand Forks Air Force Base Tuesday afternoon. The flight will cover more than 3,000 miles before landing in Gloucestershire, England, where the Royal Air Force is holding its centennial celebration. The aircraft is an MQ-9B, which is 38 feet long with a wingspan of 79 feet. The plane recently flew continuously for more than 48 hours. General Atomics spokeswoman Melissa Haynes says the flight is meant demonstrate the technology that allows the plane to fly alongside private and commercial aircraft. https://www.defensenews.com/air/2018/07/10/first-trans-atlantic-drone-flight-is-set-to-leave-from-north-dakota/

  • Hensoldt completes takeover of German defense electronics firm ESG

    April 3, 2024 | International, Aerospace, Naval

    Hensoldt completes takeover of German defense electronics firm ESG

    The acquisition gives Hensoldt a foothold in supporting F-35 jets and P-8 anti-submarine planes ordered by Germany.

  • Congress wants US Air Force to better explain reorganization plans

    March 21, 2024 | International, Land

    Congress wants US Air Force to better explain reorganization plans

    The Air Force says this reorganization is needed to prepare it for a fight against China, but lawmakers say they need to hear more about these plans.

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