Putin Orders Roscosmos to Set up Starlink-like Low-earth Satellite Network
Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed space agency Roscosmos and the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI) to present proposals for creating extremely low-earth orbiting satellites by December 1 this year. The satellite constellation is intended to rival Elon Musk-owned SpaceX's Starlink that is being used by Ukrainian forces for encrypted broadband...
Lockheed Martin, Poland Finalize PAC-3 WISLA Phase-2 Offsets
Lockheed Martin and the Ministry of Defence of Poland have concluded an arrangement outlining offset obligations in support of the PAC-3 WISLA Phase II program. The agreement creates eight new projects and provide new areas of technology, training, and technical assistance to the Polish defence industrial base
Ukrainian Attack Destroys Russian S-400 in Crimea
A Russian S-400 air defense system was destroyed in an attack orchestrated by the Ukrainian armed forces in Crimea on Wednesday. The explosion occurred near the village of Olenivka on Cape Tarkhankut in Crimea
U.S. SDA Asks Lockheed, Northrop to Build 36 T2TL Satellites Each for...
The Space Development Agency (SDA) awarded Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman contracts to each build and operate 36 Tranche 2 Transport Layer (T2TL) Beta satellites for missile detection. T2TL is part of an overarching plan to strengthen deterrence with more resilient space architectures for beyond line-of-sight (BLOS) targeting, data transport, and...
Communication Lost with Russia’s Luna-25 Spacecraft After Crash-landing on Moon
Russias Luna-25 unmanned spacecraft which marked the countrys return to the moon after two decades, lost communications after crash- landing on the lunar surface on Saturday. "According to the results of a preliminary analysis, due to the deviation of the actual impulse parameters from the calculated ones, the Luna-25 spacecraft switched to an off-design orbit and ceased to exist as a result of a collision with the lunar surface," a report by the countrys space agency, Roscosmos said
Australia Cleared to Buy M142 HIMARS for $975M
Australia has received U.S
BAE Systems to Acquire Ball Aerospace for $5.55B
BAE Systems planned acquisition of Ball Aerospace for $5.55 billion is expected to boost its position across a range of activities, notably the
U.S. Greenlights Arrow-3 Sale to Germany
Israel said it will sign its biggest ever defense export deal worth $3.5 billion with Germany for the Arrow 3 missile-defense system
Iran Displays Missiles, Loitering Munitions at ARMY-2023
Iran showcased different types of weapons including missiles, drones and loitering munitions, besides displaying a replica of its ‘Tactical Sayyad air defense system at the ongoing ARMY-2023 Forum in Moscow, Russia. It is Tactical Sayyads debut at a foreign exhibition, signifying that it has successfully passed all tests and has become operational in Iran
Northrop Produces First Next Generation Interceptor Rocket Motor Booster Cases
Northrop Grumman manufactured the first set of solid rocket motor cases for the Missile Defense Agencys (MDA) Next-Generation Interceptor (NGI) program. The NGI pathfinder motors demonstrate case designs, manufacturing processes as well as allows the teams to test and conduct integration operations
Lockheed Martin's Next Generation Interceptor Program Completes Subsystem Preliminary Design Reviews
Lockheed Martin validated designs for all elements of the Next Generation Interceptor (
Israeli Nuclear Research Center Hacked, 20 GB Data Stolen Claim Iranian Hackers
Elbit Systems to Equip U.S. Army Bradley Vehicles with Iron Fist APS...
U.S. Approves South Korea’s Request to buy 4 Early Warning Aircraft Worth...
Japan Launches Military Satellite on Fifth Attempt
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...