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The 10 longest range unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) - Air Force …
Jun 19, 2019 · The 10 longest range unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) Endurance is a primary challenge for manufacturers of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which play a key role in a wide range of military and non-military operations.
The world’s 10 best bomber aircraft - Air Force Technology
Dec 3, 2013 · Powerhouse Bombers: Unveiling the Top Contenders B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber. Best bomber in the World: Primarily operated by the US Air Force, the B-2 Spirit is a long-range, low-observable, strategic, heavy stealth bomber manufactured by Northrop Grumman.The aircraft can penetrate sophisticated and dense air-defence systems.
JSTARS – Joint Surveillance and Target Attack Radar System
May 1, 2020 · The joint surveillance and target attack radar system (JSTARS) is a joint development project of the US Air Force (USAF) and Army which provides an airborne, stand-off range, surveillance and target acquisition radar and command and control centre.
Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) Satellite System
Mar 19, 2021 · A combined team of U.S. Air Force personnel and civilian ground support specialists load an Advanced Extremely High Frequency-4 communication satellite onto a Travis Air Force Base C-5M Super Galaxy, July 26, 2018, at Moffett Federal Airfield, Cailf.
Loyal Wingman Unmanned Aircraft System, Australia - Air Force …
Jun 22, 2023 · The unmanned aircraft is a concept demonstrator of ATS, which Boeing Australia is developing for the global defence market. ATS is Boeing’s first defence platform to be designed and built in Australia in more than 50 years.
EC-37B Compass Call Electronic Warfare Aircraft, US - Air Force …
Jun 13, 2024 · The EA-37B (previously EC-37B) Compass Call electronic warfare (EW) aircraft is being developed to provide improved electronic attack capabilities for the US Air Force (USAF) based on the Gulfstream G550 commercial business jet.
AH-64A/D Apache Attack Helicopter - Airforce Technology
The Apache is a twin-engined army attack helicopter developed by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing). It entered service with the US Army in 1984 and has been exported to Egypt, Greece, Israel, the Netherlands, Japan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the UK.
Navigating the Ethics of AI Technology in Defence
Artificial intelligence is transforming Defence, bringing opportunities and risks requiring careful ethical oversight. With AI extending into intelligence, cybersecurity and logistics, Defence leaders must ensure responsible technology advances, guided by ethical frameworks emphasising accountability, transparency and safety.
RQ-11B Raven Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) - Airforce Technology
RQ-11B Raven Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) The RQ-11B Raven (Raven B) is a lightweight and low-altitude, remote-controlled, man-portable unmanned air vehicle (UAV) system designed and developed for the US Armed Forces by AeroVironment, a company based in the US.