Executive Summary: The Royal Air Force has officially launched the Stormfighter Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, a major step toward integrating autonomous combat aircraft with …
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Giraffe 4A Radar
- Detection Range: Up to 400 km (instrumented)
- Frequency Band: S Band
- Antenna Type / Technology: AESA (GaN based)
- Target Tracking Capacity: More than 1,000 simultaneous targets
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APKWS-II Missile
- Guidance System: Semi-active laser homing (DASALS); dual-mode IR variants available
- Maximum Speed: ~1,000 m/s (Mach ~2.9)
- Launch Compatibility: Rotary/fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, potential drone integration
- Warhead Technology: High-explosive (M151/Mk152), penetrating, illumination options (10 lb class)
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MV-75 Cheyenne Helicopter
- Advanced Avionics: Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) with digital backbone for evolving capabilities.
- High Maneuverability: Tiltrotor configuration for VTOL and high-speed forward flight.
- Multi-role Capability: Assault, transport, recon, MEDEVAC, and logistics support.
- Superior Survivability: Advanced countermeasures, reduced signatures, and robust design for contested environments.
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HX-2 AI Strike Drone
- Maximum Speed: Approximately 220 km/h
- Endurance: Approximately 60 minutes
- Operational Range: 100 km
- Payload Capacity: High explosive warhead (exact weight not publicly disclosed)
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F-39E Gripen E Fighter Jet
- Generation: 4.5th
- Maximum Speed: Mach 2
- No. of Engines: 1
- Radar Range: 160+ km (AESA)
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CMV-22B Osprey Aircraft
- Maximum Speed: ~275 knots (316 mph)
- Range: 1,150+ nm (with 6,000 lb payload)
- Payload Capacity: 6,000 lbs cargo/personnel (internal); up to 10,000 lbs with cargo hook
- Crew: 4 (pilot, co-pilot, two crew chiefs)
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Dassault Rafale F3R/F4 Fighter Jet
- Generation: 4.5 Generation
- Maximum Speed: Mach 1.8+
- No. of Engines: 2
- Radar Range: 200+ km (AESA)
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JL-3 Submarine Missile
- Guidance System: Astro-inertial with Beidou navigation
- Maximum Speed: Hypersonic reentry (Mach 20+ terminal)
- Launch Compatibility: Submarine (Type 094 Jin-class, future Type 096)
- Warhead Technology: Nuclear, MIRV-capable (250kt–1Mt yield)
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R400 SLINGER Counter Drone System
- AI Powered Threat Detection: Yes
- Multi Sensor Detection: Yes
- Swarm Drone Defense: Yes
- 360° Situational Awareness: Yes (with integrated sensors and external radar)
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RTX KuRFS Counter Drone System
- AI Powered Threat Detection: Yes, through integrated battle management software
- Multi Sensor Detection: Yes
- Swarm Drone Defense: Yes
- 360° Situational Awareness: Yes
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Ka-52M Alligator Helicopter
- Advanced Avionics: Upgraded GOES-451M EO turret
- High Maneuverability: Coaxial contra-rotating rotors for superior agility and no tail rotor
- Multi-role Capability: Reconnaissance, target designation
- Superior Survivability: Enhanced EW suite, countermeasures
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NH90 NFH/TTH Helicopter
- Advanced Avionics: Full glass cockpit
- High Maneuverability: Fly-by-wire flight controls for superior handling
- Multi-role Capability: Adaptable for tactical transport (TTH) and naval (NFH) operations
- Superior Survivability: Low signatures
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Senate Democrats Move To Block $1.15 Trillion Defense Bill As Iran War Dispute Deepens
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Did the U.S. Bomb Iran? Operation Midnight Hammer, the 2026 War, and the Fragile Deal That Followed
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Palladyne AI Wins U.S. Army Contracts To Validate SwarmOS Autonomy And Gremlin-X Mini-Bomber UAV
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