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Start of Ariane 6 Upper Stage Hot-Firing Test

Start of Ariane 6 Upper Stage Hot-Firing Test

On 5. October, teams from ArianeGroup, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) successfully completed the first hot-firing test of the new Ariane 6 upper stage on a dedicated test bench in Lampoldshausen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

The cryogenic upper stage represen…

Schiebel Wins Spanish SAR Contract for Camcopter

Schiebel Wins Spanish SAR Contract for Camcopter

VIENNA, Austria — Schiebel was awarded with the iSAR Research and Development programme, which builds on the current Camcopter S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) with the aim of further developing its maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) capabilities, offering a higher level of automation.

The scope o…

In-Orbit Qualification of French Syracuse 4A Satellite

In-Orbit Qualification of French Syracuse 4A Satellite

On September 16, the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) pronounced the qualification of the operation in orbit (1) of the Syracuse 4A satellite. This success is an important step in the progressive entry into service of the Syracuse IV secure military satellite communications capability.

This…

Sweden Conducts Air Refueling Trials with JAS 39 C/D

Sweden Conducts Air Refueling Trials with JAS 39 C/D

FMV, together with NATO, is conducting aerial refueling trials between the JAS39 C/D Gripen and NATO’s Multi Mission Fleet and their A330MRTT aircraft. The purpose is to validate the air refueling function by doing flight testing with connections and refueling in the air.

“So far, the campaign ha…

Rolls-Royce Adds New Facility to Support US Navy

Rolls-Royce Adds New Facility to Support US Navy

Rolls-Royce has completed a major investment in its Pascagoula, Mississippi site that will provide increased capabilities and capacity to support U.S. Navy programs.

A new 26,000ft2 facility, with foundry and machining equipment provided by a U.S. Department of Defense DPA Title III grant, will i…


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