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Air Force to Try Out Waste-to-Energy ToiletsARLINGTON, Virginia — Israeli company HomeBiogas recently announced a contract with the U.S. Air Force to deliver 20 portable toilet systems that convert human waste to renewable energy. Currently, many off-grid U.S. military bases use metal tanks to collect human waste and later burn it, causing environmental pollution and health concerns from smoke inhalation, a HomeBiogas press release stated.

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TAMPA, Florida — Special Operations Command is turning to industry to help modernize its uncrewed aerial systems to deter threats in increasingly congested airspace. Col. Ramsey Oliver, program executive officer for Special Operations Forces Warrior systems, said the command’s unconventional approach to countering asymmetric threats applies today “more than ever,” and it is “laser-focused” on modernizing its capabilities for the most dangerous threat environments.

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— Textron’s newest Beechcraft King Air multi-mission demonstrator — designed to showcase a wide range of mission capabilities — made its European debut at the Paris Air Show June 16.The demonstrator, based on the current King Air 360 aircraft, features extended range fuel tanks, an extended utility nose capable of housing a variety of sensors, wing hardpoint provisions and a cargo door that supports air ambulance and freight operations, according to a company press release.“The King Air’s...

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— Anduril and Rheinmetall announced a strategic partnership on June 18 to design and manufacture autonomous air systems and propulsion capabilities for the European defense market.The partnership, which expands on the two companies’ previous collaboration on counter-drone capabilities for Europe, will focus on three areas: the development and integration of two of Anduril’s autonomous air capabilities into Rheinmetall’s Battlesuite digital sovereignty framework, and the “exploration of...

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PARIS AIR SHOW NEWS: U.S., Europe Need Open Standards for Interoperability, Experts SayPARIS — To prioritize seamless interoperability and work efficiently with international allies and partners, government, military and industry need to facilitate open standards in the aviation space, experts said June 17. Facilitating open approaches and standards is considered foundational to innovating at speed, and government, military and industry must be aligned on certain crucial elements.