Switzerland Seeks Alternative to U.S. Patriot Systems Following Delivery Delays
The Swiss government is pursuing the acquisition of an additional long-range air defence system, to complement US Patriot following delivery delays of the American system. Last week it sent out request for information (RFI) to five manufacturers in four countries – Germany, France, Israel and South Korea, Kaj-Gunnar Sievert,...
Israel Delivers BARAK MX Air Defense System to Slovakia
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), announced April 23 the delivery of the BARAK MX air defense system to the Slovak Air Force worth Euro 530 milliion. The delivery of the system includes the transfer of training and operational know-how
Lockheed Martin, U.S. Space Force Launch Final GPSIII Satellite
Lockheed Martin and the U.S
Netherlands Awards $627 Million to Raytheon for Patriot Anti-missile Systems
Raytheon was awarded a $627 million contract to supply the Netherlands with Patriot air and missile defense system equipment. The direct commercial sales contract includes radars, launchers, and command and control stations
Russian UEC Developing Breakthrough Engine for Ultra-light Space Launchers
The United Engine Corporation (UEC) of Russia is developing a new engine, designated NK-3 with a thrust of 4.5 tons for an ultra-light launch vehicle to lunch small satellites in low earth orbit
Israel MoD to Significantly Expand Production of Arrow Missile Defense Interceptors
An agreement will be signed soon between the Israeli MoD and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to significant increase the production rate and quantity of interceptors of the Arrow system in view of the war against Iran. The Arrow system is developed and manufactured in cooperation with the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA), intercepts ballistic threats, a MoD press release said Monday
Japan Deploys Indigenous Missiles, Cutting Reliance on the U.S. for Counter-strike Capability...
Japan deployed its indigenous new hyper velocity gliding projectiles (HVGP) and long-range supersonic missiles to military bases as the countrys “counterstrike capability” begins to take shape. This signals a move to lower dependence on the U
Russia Quietly Buying Western Satellite Images for Strikes on Ukraine
Russia is using a mix of its own satellites and commercially available imagery from Western companies to monitor Ukraine,
U.S. Approves $340M Support Package for Japan’s HVGP Missile Development
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Russian Firm Launches First 16 Satellites to Rival Elon Musk's Starlink
A Russian company has launched the first 16 satellites of its low-Earth orbit communications constellation, marking the initial deployment phase of a system positioned as a domestic alternative to Elon Musks Starlink
U.S. Running out of THAAD Interceptors, But Has Sufficient Stock of Bombs...
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Israel Arrests Soldier for Providing Iron Dome Air Defense Secrets to Iran
A reserve soldier from Jerusalem has been indicted at the Jerusalem District Court on suspicion of transferring information related to Israels Iron Dome air defense system to Iranian operatives in exchange for payment. According to the indictment filed Friday morning, the defendant, identified as Raz Cohen, is accused of security offenses and of providing information linked to Iron Dome activity
Russia, Ukraine Cause Significant Damage to Each Others’ Oil Tankers, Military Targets
Ukraine Pulls Off World’s First Unmanned Amphibious Assault
IRGC Strikes Two Super Tankers in Strait of Hormuz, 5 Killed in...
Houtis Fire Missiles at Saudi Airport after Riyadh Bombs Yemen’s Sanaa Airport...
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles