HELLADS

The goal of the HELLADS program is to develop a 150 kilowatt (kW) laser weapon system that is ten times smaller and lighter than current lasers of similar power, enabling integration onto tactical aircraft to defend against and defeat ground threats. With a weight goal of less than five kilograms per kilowatt, and volume of three cubic meters for the laser system, HELLADS seeks to enable high-energy lasers to be integrated onto tactical aircraft, significantly increasing engagement ranges compared to ground-based systems. The program has completed laboratory testing of a fundamental building block for HELLADS, a single laser module that successfully...

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GRANAT XM-25

The techno mania would be happy to have the gun on this one. This is the XM-25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement System, aka XM-25 Airburst weapons, otherwise known as smart gun or grenade launcher, designed by Heckler and Koch, is the U.S. Army hoped would change the "situation" in Afghanistan. The following comments Program Manager for the XM-25, Lieutenant Colonel Chris lehner regarding the ability of this weapon: "You are behind something when someone is shooting at you, and such protection has been protecting people for thousands of years. Now we win protection from enemies forever. " Pentagon plans to buy at least 12 500 rifle is priced...

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Aurora Excalibur

By Krisna-doorworld.blogspot.com on Monday, March 19nd, 2012 Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation (Aurora) announced today that it has successfully completed the first flight of the Excalibur Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) turbine hybrid electric unmanned air vehicle is the first of a new class of tactical unmanned combat air vehicles. The first flight took place at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland on June 24, 2009. "It was a flawless first flight with a crisp takeoff and perfect landing. In flight, the hover stability and heading control performance were excellent," affirmed Aurora President, John Langford. Excalibur's...

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Ancaman Asteroid Apophis terhadap Bumi

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