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China Launches New High-Resolution Mapping Satellite

China Launches New High-Resolution Mapping Satellite

TAIYUAN, China — China sent a new high-resolution mapping satellite into space on Saturday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in the northern province of Shanxi.

The Ziyuan III 03 satellite was launched by a Long March-4B rocket at 11:13 a.m. Beijing time, according to the center. It was …

Underwater Drone Circumnavigates Atlantic Ocean in Four Years

Underwater Drone Circumnavigates Atlantic Ocean in Four Years

NORTH FALMOUTH, MA. — Teledyne Marine announced today that its Slocum G2 Glider named Silbo, manufactured by Teledyne Webb Research, has completed an over 4-year journey that circumnavigated the Atlantic Ocean in four legs, a first for an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV).

Silbo was named in …

US Space Force Chief Outlines Milestones, Goals

US Space Force Chief Outlines Milestones, Goals

Although the Space Force, the military’s newest service, is just seven months old, it has sprinted toward its goal of preserving dominance in the space domain, its leader said.

Gen. John W. Raymond, chief of space operations of the Space Force and commander of U.S. Space Command, held a video bri…

Thales Touts Quicker, Safer Approach to Mine Warfare

Thales Touts Quicker, Safer Approach to Mine Warfare

Maritime mine warfare technology is about to come of age. As 2020 draws to a close, four years of intensive development and testing is about to culminate in a breakthrough which will remove Royal Navy personnel from the supremely dangerous task of mine clearance. Here’s what’s happening.

It is…

Diehl Aerospace Touts Credentials for FCAS Role

Diehl Aerospace Touts Credentials for FCAS Role

Right from the start, Diehl Aerospace has been involved in the two-year concept phase (Joint Concept Study) for the development of the European FCAS (Future Combat Air System). The aim of the project initiated by Germany and France – which Spain has since joined as a further partner – is to develop …

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