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DARPA demonstrates robotic landing gear for helicopters 

DARPA demonstrates robotic landing gear for helicopters 

Helicopters while being versatile are quite bound when it comes to lending and holding off. They require a level surface for executing both and such ideal scenarios can hardly be found in rescue and combat missions. The current array of helicopters relies on a simple skid or wheel landing gear that requires the machine to remain level in order to avoid tilting the rotors. DARPA has demonstrated a new robotic landing gear system in an unmanned flight near Atlanta, Georgia. The landing gear system allows helicopters to set down on broken or uneven terrain while sporting a high degree of safety. DARPA demonstrates robotic landing gear for helicopters 
  
The automatic landing gear is being developed by the Georgia Institute of Technology under funding from DARPA’s Mission Adaptive Rotor (MAR) program. The late flight was demonstrated at the DARPA’s ‘Wait, What? A Future Technology Forum’ held in St. Louis. DARPA demonstrates robotic landing gear for helicopters 2 DARPA demonstrates robotic landing gear for helicopters 3

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Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”

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