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Russia's Intercontinental Ballistic Missile ‘Sarmat’ Explodes After Takeoff

September 23, 2024 @ 08:08 AM

A recent test launch of Russia's RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) appears to have failed. Reports suggest the missile exploded while still in the silo at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in the Arkhangelsk region, causing significant damage to the test site

France, Italy Procure Upgraded SAMP/T Air-Defense Systems

September 19, 2024 @ 06:11 AM

France and Italy have placed orders for the next-generation SAMP/T air-defense system to bolster their protection against threats, including hypersonic missiles. The system, developed by Thales and missile manufacturer MBDA, boasts an intercept range exceeding 150 kilometers and is designed to counter short- and medium-range ballistic missiles

Russia to Create Starlink-like Wireless Internet by 2027

September 17, 2024 @ 02:08 PM

Russia aims to establish its own low-orbit satellite constellation to provide broadband internet access across the country by 2027. This initiative, which draws parallels to SpaceXs Starlink, was announced by Maksut Shadayev, the Minister of Digital Development of Communications and Mass Media, during the first International Technology Congress at Patriot Park

Yemeni Missile that Targeted Israel is called “Palestine 2”

September 17, 2024 @ 04:14 AM

Click here to watch video The Yemeni Armed Forces have revealed details of the Palestine 2 hypersonic missile, which targeted a military objective in the Jaffa area of Israel on Sunday

First Tests of French Keraunos Optical Communications Satellite Completed

September 13, 2024 @ 11:24 AM

The French Ministry of the Armed Forces has completed the first test of a laser communication link between a nano-satellite in low orbit and an optical ground station. The

BAE Secures $270M Contract to Boost Sea Sparrow Missile Production

September 13, 2024 @ 06:53 AM

BAE Systems Australia has secured a $270 million contract to ramp up production of components for the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2. The ESSM Block 2 is a surface-to-air missile designed to protect warships from anti-ship cruise missiles

Germany Sends 17 New IRIS-T Systems to Ukraine Amid Russian Attacks

September 9, 2024 @ 10:56 AM

Germany has ordered 17 new IRIST-T air defense systems (ADS) for Kyiv, the single biggest ADS commitment to date as Russia continues to pound Ukraine with its superior missiles and control over airspace.

Ukraine, U.S., Developing "Replacement" for S-300 Air Defense system

September 6, 2024 @ 06:00 PM

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UK to Provide Lightweight Multirole Missiles to Ukraine

September 6, 2024 @ 04:28 PM

The UK announced the supply of 650 Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) in a £162 million package to Ukraine. The air defence package announced by Defence Secretary John Healey MP today at the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) meeting at US Air Force Base in Ramstein

US Space Development Agency to Start Missile Tracking by 2025

September 6, 2024 @ 06:49 AM

The Department of Defense plans to deliver advanced missile-tracking capabilities to combatant commanders by the end of 2025. Derek Tournear, Director of the Space Development Agency, outlined the current status and future plans for the agencys satellite programs at a recent conference in Arlington, Virginia

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