Tag: Defence technology
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Textron Signs Deal to Supply Advanced Drones to Tompolo’s Tantita Security Services
Overview of the deal An American defence contractor, Textron Systems, has reportedly signed a deal to supply three advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), the private security company owned by Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo. The agreement underscores growing interest in leveraging modern drone technology to bolster…
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Ties That Bind: US Signs Decade-Long Defence Framework with India
Overview: A Bold Step in US-India Defence Ties The United States and India have formalized a 10-year defence framework, marking a major milestone in bilateral security cooperation. The agreement is designed to deepen military-to-military engagement, expand joint training, and coordinate on shared security challenges across the Indo-Pacific region and beyond. As leaders from both nations…
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Australia’s Nanosatellite Selfie: World-First Liquid-Lens Selfie Stick in Space
Australia Makes Space History with a Nanosatellite Selfie Australian defence researchers have announced a global milestone: fitting a liquid-lens selfie mechanism to a nanosatellite, enabling a self-portrait of the satellite itself alongside high-resolution Earth imaging. The achievement, led by the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG), marks a groundbreaking advance in deployable satellite components and…
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Defence scientists nail world-first nanosatellite selfie
Australia achieves world-first nanosatellite selfie In a bold leap for small-satellite technology and ionospheric science, Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) has announced a world-first achievement: a nanosatellite equipped with a liquid-lens selfie stick that images both the spacecraft and the Earth. The breakthrough centers on the Buccaneer Main Mission, a compact CubeSat operating…