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technology3 hours ago•3 min saved

Boeing Expands MQ-28 Ghost Bat Capabilities for Longer Range and Greater Payload

Boeing unveiled extended MQ-28 Ghost Bat capabilities at the ILA Berlin Air Show, including a larger wingspan for increased range and payload, Beyond Line of Sight links for remote operations, two internal weapon stations (capable of AMRAAM or SDBs) and options for external stations, with upgrades developed with the Royal Australian Air Force and rolled out via a spiral upgrade to enhance mission flexibility and interoperability.

via Boeing Newsroom|

#amraam #beyond-line-of-sight #extended-range

business9 months ago•2 min saved

Ram halts all-electric pickup truck plans amid declining demand

Stellantis has discontinued its plans for a full-electric Ram 1500 pickup, citing low demand, and will instead focus on an extended-range version called the Ram 1500 REV, which combines a battery with a gas generator to achieve an estimated 690 miles of range.

via TechCrunch|

#battery-electric #business #ev-trucks

military-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Army Four-Star Declares End of Effectiveness for Towed Artillery"

Gen. James Rainey of US Army Futures Command suggests that towed artillery has reached the end of its effectiveness, emphasizing the need for mobile, indirect fires, and better armored, longer-range howitzers. The Army is exploring autonomous, robotic cannons and seeking proposals for existing platforms to meet these requirements, with companies like BAE Systems and Elbit America offering potential solutions.

via Breaking Defense|

#army #artillery #autonomous-cannons