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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/69/f5/69f594cc2e44964217970969dd13e3f1/0132798694v1.jpeg "The naval shipbuilder TKMS reports stronger growth than previously anticipated. Submarine construction is not necessarily the main driver of it all... (Source: TKMS)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/5e/18/5e181f17002694ae7538c2c79548a67f/0132826776v1.jpeg "Image 1: Difender tank steels from Dillinger are characterised by top values in ballistic testing and cold edges. Defence companies therefore like to use them. They can be found, for example, in the armored vehicles Fuchs and GTK Boxer of the German Armed Forces. (Source: Dillinger)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b3/7c/b37c4ae902b609855f68e9795cc71a9d/251116-pegasus-02-wichita-bombardier-1920x1080v1.jpeg "A modified Bombardier Global 6000 for Germany’s PEGASUS program at Bombardier Defense in Wichita, Kansas. The aircraft is one of three platforms being prepared for the Bundeswehr’s future airborne signals-intelligence capability. (Source: Bombardier Defense)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/69/63/6963a7019bc462898ca7f834a7290ea1/0132815308v1.jpeg "The state-owned Chinese aircraft manufacturer Comac reports that its C919 has now completed a regular scheduled flight for the first time. This increases the chances of the plan to get closer to Boeing and Airbus in terms of competition succeeding... (Source: Comac)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/05/46/054632df58c2d600fc72f3f76baf74ac/lockheed-martin-hypersonic-1672x940v1.png "(Source: Lockheed Martin)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2e/04/2e04856d99487daf473ae94c7f32ee42/l3harris-ngi-hotfire-test-1220-1217x684v1.png "L3Harris conducts successful hot fire test of the stage two solid rocket motor for Lockheed Martin’s Next Generation Interceptor program. (Source: L3Harris)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d0/70/d070157885d390faeede32e7ed4d6697/nord069-image-1920x1080v1.jpeg "The Skylo certification inherited from embedded modem developer LooUQ enables IoT developers to develop devices faster that connect via cellular and satellite networks using Skylo’s standards-based NTN service. (Source: Nordic Semiconductor)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/78/3f/783fd32af96f559bb43f0650302b6791/multicore-tech-byte-1327x747v1.jpeg "(Source: Green Hills Software)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/22/48/2248d2d763fb6d2b0e15b87846199624/0132406729v1.jpeg "ESA commissions Keysight and Sateliot to develop a blockchain-based framework for non-terrestrial 5G networks. (Source: Keysight)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f8/8e/f88e718457a57ca9d2a9432b5e032c53/amboss-test-c-fraunhoferidmt-hanneskalter-2720x1613px-1440x810v1.jpeg "Hearing drones before you see them: Fraunhofer IDMT’s solution detects and localizes drones also beyond the line of sight using intelligent acoustic sensing. (Source: Fraunhofer IDMT/ Hannes Kalter)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/4a/26/4a266b04fd09c37d89e6ee1caba35d67/saab-gripen-in-formation-1920x1079v1.jpeg "Arexis was originally developed for Saab’s Gripen E/F fighters and is now being adapted for the Eurofighter EK. (Source: Saab AB)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/48/8e/488efd3795a1a40f937259652c98cc11/pexels-drone-1866742-1920x1079v1.jpeg "A comprehensive drone detection system combines different sensor technologies to create a reliable situational picture and support the assessment and documentation of potential threats. (Source: Pexels on Pixabay)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/9b/25/9b255f54c9d2933ac0361ab0c18b9863/lockheed-martin-netsense-july-demonstration-1077x605v1.jpeg "NetSense™ system combines AI, 5G and commercial tech to detect Unmanned Aerial Systems during a July demonstration in the Miami area. (Source: Lockheed Martin)")
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is confirmed by employees directly on the display of the Hänel MP 14 N
controller. (Source: René Marks)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/4e/ca/4ecaa39f247490eded591b652c33aee3/thilmann-hcp-web-20kleiner-20ausschnitt-1442x811v1.jpeg "Entering the defence market can be challenging for start-ups, says HCP Sense CEO Ansgar Thilmann. (Picture: HCP Sense)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/7a/51/7a511b80041d3f1335f3a5aa56fe75da/delivery-7022432-1280-1280x720v1.png "(Source: Mohamed_hassan)")
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