N.Korea Fires ICBM Ahead of S.Korea, Japan Summit
North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) toward the East Sea today, hours before summit talks between the leaders of South Korea and Japan on pending bilateral issues and regional security The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) detected the launch from the Sunan area in Pyongyang on Thursday morning, and...
Northrop to Develop Small Satellites IHI Corporation for Japan
IHI Corporation and Northrop Grumman agreed at DSEI Japan to work toward developing small, highly maneuverable satellites and other solutions for missions such as Space Domain Awareness (SDA) for Japan. Japans National Security Strategy and National Defense Strategy of December 2022 called for strengthened SDA to ensure sustainable economic activity and...
Kazakhstan Seizes Roscosmos Property, Demands 2 Billion Rubles Debt Repayment
Kazakhstan has taken control of the property of the Center for the Operation of Terrestrial Space Infrastructure operating in Baikonur spaceport, as per local media reports. The report cited the countrys court bailiff service
Boeing Demos Anti-Jam Capability for U.S. Defense Satellites
Boeing demonstrated Protected Tactical Enterprise Service (PTES) over an on-orbit operational satellite, validating the design for the U.S
Northrop Tests Stage-One Solid Rocket Motor for Sentinel ICBM
Northrop Grumman conducted its first full-scale static test fire of the Sentinel stage-one solid rocket motor at the companys test facility in Promontory. This development test will further prove the Sentinel team's design approach and gain confidence to move to the next stage of testing
External Influence, not Manufacturing Defect Damaged Russian 'Progress MS-21' Spacecraft -...
Damage to the Russian 'Progress MS-21' spacecraft that led to a coolant leak when docked with the International Space Station (ISS) was caused by "external influences," according to Roscosmos space agency. The analysis of emergency situations with the Soyuz MS-22 and Progress MS-21 spacecraft on the ISS continues
Amidst Tensions with China, Philippines Moves Closer to Deploying Brahmos Anti-ship Missile
A group of 21 soldiers of the Philippine Marines Corps (PMC) completed operator training for BrahMos shore-based anti-ship missile system (SBASMS) ahead of its deployment at a time when the country has seen frequent incidents of aggressive behaviour by Chinese PLA vessels in the South China Sea.Indian Navy chief, Admiral R Hari Kumar awarded the 21 PMC personnel interim badges and pins during a valedictory ceremony for the operator training for BrahMos cruise missile in the Indian capital last week
Lockheed Awarded $1.17B Initial Contract for First Sea-Based Hypersonic Strike Capability
Lockheed Martin will deliver hypersonic missiles that can be integrated with the Navys Zumwalt-class destroyers under a $1.17 billion deal awarded Friday
Japan's Long-Delayed H3 Rocket Fails to Lift-off
Japan's new flagship H3 rocket aborted its first-ever launch attempt on Friday from Tanegashima Space Center in the southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima, on what would have been its maiden flight. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said two LE-9 engines that power the vehicle's core stage ignited, but one of its two solid rocket boosters did not
SpaceX Prevents Ukraine from Using Starlink Terminals to Control Drones
Elon Musks SpaceX confirmed it has taken measures to prevent Ukraines military from using Starlink satellite internet service to control drones in the battlefield. After invading its neighbor on February 24 last year, Russia quickly looked to close down local internet services and to block social media
S.Korean LIG Nex1 to Manufacture Missiles in Romania
South Koreas LIG Nex1 signed a memorandum of understanding with Romania's state-run Romarm as it seeks to export its anti-aircraft missiles to the European country. Lee Hyun-soo, LIG Nex1s overseas business manager, and Florentina Micu, president of Romarm, signed the agreement in Bucharest
Roscosmos Announces 100 Consecutive “Successful” Space Launches Since 2018
Russias state space agency Roscosmos said it carried out 100 consecutive successful launches of space launch vehicles since October 2018. In an official press release Thursday, Roscosmos said 46 launches were made from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, 36 from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, nine each from the Vostochny Cosmodrome and from the Guiana Space Center
Slovakia Signs $550M Deal for Israel’s Barak MX Air Defense System
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Italy Signs Deal for 24 Eurofighter Typhoons to Modernize Air Force
Iraq to Acquire Korean Utility Helicopters for $93.7M
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...