U.S. Investing $33B to Counter Chinese, Russian Challenges in Space
The U.S
Lockheed Martin Wins $2.4B for PATRIOT PAC-3 Missile Production
The United States Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a deal worth $2.4 billion for Phased Array Tracking Radar Intercept on Target (PATRIOT) Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missile production
Germany to Launch Negotiations with Israel to Purchase Arrow-3 Missile Defense System
Germany has initiated talks with Israels defense ministry and state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) on the procurement of Arrow-3 system. “Israel and Germanys Defense Ministries and Israel Aerospace Industries, have launched discussions regarding the drafting of an agreement for the procurement of the Arrow-3 system,” IAI confirmed in a ...
Lockheed’s First LM 400 Satellite Clears Electromagnetic Compatibility Tests
The first Lockheed Martin LM 400 mid-sized satellite which can be adapted for military, civil or commercial uses, has completed Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Compatibility testing. This trial is crucial to ensure that signals from the satellite bus components will not interfere with critical payloads during operations, the company said in a release...
Lockheed's CubeSats Demos Capabilities for In-orbit Satellite Servicing
Lockheed Martin has announced that that its In-space Upgrade Satellite System (LM LINUSS™) has accomplished a successful on-orbit demonstration of capabilities of proximity maneuvers and on-orbit servicing techniques which are useful for sustaining critical space architectures. LM LINUSS, a technology demonstration funded internally by Lockheed Martin, is made up of...
Germany Delivers Patriot Systems to Ukraine
Germany has handed over MIM-104 Patriot SAM system and anti-aircraft missiles to battle-scarred Ukraine. In an official
China Mounts Naval Close-in-Weapon-System on Trucks for Anti-drone Mission
China has displayed a unique adaptation of a Naval Close-in-Weapon-System (CIWS) for use as a land-based anti-drone weapon. An air defense brigade affiliated with the PLA 71st Group Army recently held a commissioning ceremony for a new type of truck-mounted anti-aircraft system integrated with a rotary cannon, a set of missile launchers, a radar system and a set of smoke dischargers, all on a wheeled vehicle, the PLA said in a release Sunday
Defense Acquisition Board Oks FRP of Northrop’s Integrated Battle Command System
Northrop Grumman can move forward with full-rate production (FRP) of the U.S
Boeing Develops Anti-Jam Payload for Space Force’s Wideband Global SATCOM Satellite
Boeing today unveiled Protected Wideband Satellite (PWS), its design for an anti-jam payload built for U.S
Boeing, S.Korea to Develop Advanced Weapons Systems
Boeing and South Korean arms procurement agency Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly research, develop, and market advanced weapons systems of mutual interest. Ted Colbert, President and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space and Security, signed the MOU with DAPA Minister Eom Donghwan
Russia Working on Anti-satellite Laser Using Il-76 and MiG-31D Aircraft
Russia is developing anti-satellite laser complex based on the Ilyushin Il-76 airlifter. This was stated in an article on armed struggle in space, published in the April edition of Russian defense ministrys "Military Thought” magazine
Israel’s Military Receives First Images from Ofek 13 Satellite
The Israel Ministry of Defense, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) received the first images collected by the “Ofek 13” satellite. About two weeks after the satellites launch into space, the Directorate of Defense Research and Developments (DDR&D) Space Administration engineering teams, IAI, and the IDFs 9900 unit activated the "Ofek 13" satellite's synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) for the first time on April 9
British Army Declares Readiness to Counter Russian Threats
Australia Delivers Guardian-Class Patrol Boat to Fiji
Australia, India Agree on Air-to-Air Refuelling Cooperation
New Dutch-made Satellite to Strengthen Military Intelligence by 2027
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...