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Defence

Boeing and Nammo Break Records in Ramjet Artillery Projectile Test

Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Nammo have recently achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new record for the longest indirect fire test of a ramjet-powered artillery projectile. This achievement, realized in collaboration with officials from the U.S. Army, involved the firing of a Ramjet 155 munition from a 58-caliber Extended Range Cannon Artillery (ERCA) at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. The groundbreaking test serves as a significant milestone in advancing the development of the Army’s highest modernization priority, Long Range Precision Fires.

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Civil Aviation

Archer Aviation Secures U.S. Air Force Payment in Groundbreaking $142 Million Contracts

Archer Aviation Secures USAF Payment. In a significant move, the U.S. Air Force has swiftly initiated the execution of recently announced contracts, with an initial payment of nearly $1 million disbursed to Archer Aviation Inc., a leading player in the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft sector. These groundbreaking contracts, valued at up to $142 million, represent a transformative step towards integrating eVTOL technology into military operations.