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NASA Selects Veteran Astronauts for Artemis III Mission

Svitlana Anisimova — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:46:37 +0000

Following the historic success of the Artemis II mission, NASA is preparing for the next step toward returning astronauts to the Moon. The agency has announced the four astronauts selected for the upcoming Artemis III mission. The crew will include three NASA astronauts – Andre Douglas, Frank Rubio, and Randy Bresnik. The fourth crew member […]

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Three British Companies Named as Developers of Advanced UAVs for Ukraine’s Armed Forces

Julia Alexandrova — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:45:25 +0000

British firms are set to receive the majority of funding under what is described as the largest drone procurement agreement for Ukraine’s Armed Forces in the United Kingdom’s history. According to information provided to Parliament by the UK Ministry of Defence, at least 120,000 drones are expected to be delivered this year. The involvement of […]

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“Rassvet” Over Russia: Or How to Catch Up with Starlink While Falling Behind

Yuri Svitlyk — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:01:35 +0000

Russia’s “competitor” to Starlink began its path to success with one of the first 16 “Rassvet” satellites already returning to its creators. Satellite No. 4 chose not to concern itself with minor details such as reaching operational orbit and concluded its mission during the launch phase instead. The remaining spacecraft are still in orbit for […]

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Hunting Shahed: Ukrainian drones receive a unique autonomous interception system

Julia Alexandrova — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:47:22 +0000

A new technology developed by a member of the Brave1 cluster enables Ukrainian unmanned aerial systems to autonomously intercept enemy Shahed-type loitering munitions, marking a systematic increase in the country’s air defence capabilities. The innovative solution automates nearly the entire engagement cycle – approximately 95% of the process – starting from the interceptor’s launch and continuing through to the neutralisation […]

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Threat to the ‘Shaheeds’: Ukraine has developed the unique Katran X1.2 maritime drone for drone swarms

Julia Alexandrova — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:29:12 +0000

Katran X1.2 is an unmanned surface vessel developed by the Ukrainian company MAC HUB. Its primary function is to transport and deploy groups of strike drones and interceptor UAVs directly from the water surface, creating an additional floating layer for air and naval defence, as intended by its developers. The autonomous surface platform is designed […]

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Airbus converts the Airbus Helicopters H145 into an unmanned platform for operations in high-intensity environments

Julia Alexandrova — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:34:05 +0000

Airbus Helicopters has officially unveiled the U145 unmanned helicopter, developed on the basis of the widely used civilian and military Airbus Helicopters H145. A full-scale mock-up of the new platform was presented ahead of the ILA 2026 international aerospace exhibition in Berlin, scheduled to begin on June 10, 2026. The use of the proven airframe […]

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Tracking “Ghosts”: Night-time thermal imaging still of a next-generation fighter jet leaked online

Julia Alexandrova — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:54:37 +0000

A thermal imaging still has been circulating rapidly online, allegedly capturing an unidentified aerial vehicle flying at night near the Groom Lake military base in Nevada, commonly known as Area 51. The image has prompted active discussion and comparisons with publicly available information about the development of a next-generation low-observable fighter aircraft for the United […]

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Night raid in the Sea of Azov: Unmanned Systems Forces drones turn five “ghost” vessels of the occupying forces into targets

Julia Alexandrova — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:48:57 +0000

On the night of June 5, personnel of the Unmanned Systems Forces carried out a successful strike against five civilian cargo vessels operating in the Sea of Azov. These vessels were reportedly used for the illegal transportation of Ukrainian goods from temporarily occupied territories. Details of the operation were provided by the head of the Unmanned […]

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Airbus Tests Aircraft Capable of Nearly 24 Hours of Continuous Flight, Marking a Potential Shift in Civil Aviation

Julia Alexandrova — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:50:29 +0000

Real-world testing of an aircraft designed for ultra-long-haul operations has begun in France. Airbus has completed the maiden flight of the A350-1000ULR, a variant selected by Australian carrier Qantas for its Project Sunrise initiative. The aircraft features a modified fuel tank configuration, extended range capabilities, and the ability to remain airborne for close to 24 […]

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End of an Era: The Retirement of the American AV-8B Harrier II

Andrij Kharuk — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:36:47 +0000

On June 3, 2026, a notable event took place at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, as the United States Marine Corps officially retired its last AV-8B Harrier II attack aircraft from active service. This provides an opportunity to revisit the history of the AV-8B Harrier II program. A British-American Project In 1972, the American […]

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