Iran Develops Hypersonic Ballistic Missile
Irans has announced the development of a new hypersonic ballistic missile “capable of penetrating all defense systems.” “The missile has a high velocity and can maneuver both in and out of the Earths atmosphere,” Brigadier General Amir-Ali Hajizadeh, commander of Irans Revolutionary Guards aerospace unit, told reporters on Thursday...
N.Korean Missile with Russian Writings Fired Last Week Could be S-200: Seoul...
South Koreas defense ministry, on analyzing Russian writings on one of the missiles fired by the North last week, deducted that it could be the SA-5 (S-200). The missile flew southward on Nov
DARPA’s Robotic In-Space Mechanic Ready for Launch in 2024
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) said all component-level tests are complete on Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) program and the on-orbit demonstration mission is on schedule for launch in 2024. The RSGS goal is to enable inspection and servicing of satellites in geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO), where hundreds...
Northrop Grumman’s Battle Command System Clears Army Tests
Northrop Grumman said the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) completed the final, demanding assessment, during its recent Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E). Completion of IOT&E is the last major test event before the U
Japan to Remodel Type-03 Surface-to-Air Missiles to Detect Hypersonic Weapons
Japan wants to remodel the Type-03 intermediate-range guided missile so they could help intercept hypersonic glide weapons. The government will mention the project in the National Security Strategy that is expected to be revised by year-end
Iran Presents Upgraded Bavar-373 Missile System
Irans defense ministry has unveiled the upgraded version of the Bavar-373 surface-to-air missile system with improved range. "Bavar-373 system was initially capable of destroying targets at 200km and now the upgraded system, aiming to attack targets at very long ranges, [including] ballistic missiles, fighter aircraft, and bombers can destroy targets at 300km," Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani was quoted as saying by
Japan to Create Hypersonic Missile-Detecting Long-Endurance Drone
Japans Ministry of Defense reportedly wants to deploy long-endurance drones to detect hypersonic missiles. The ministry aims to have the deployment of such drones stated in the countrys three key defense documents, which are due to be revised later this year, and to realize the deployment by fiscal 2027,
Russia Conducts Land, Sea & Air Nuclear Strategic Deterrence Drill
Russia conducted a nuclear strategic deterrence drill for troops firing test missiles from land, sea and air platforms amidst reports that Moscow was planning to release a 'dirty' bomb or a small nuclear weapon in Ukraine.Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, reported to the President on the training of the Yars mobile ground-based missile system, the Tula nuclear submarine of the Northern Fleet, and two Tu-95MS long-range strategic missile carriers
Lockheed Martin Marks First Next Generation Interceptor Flight Software Delivery
Lockheed Martin recently delivered the first flight software package for U.S
Lithuania Orders RBS 70 Missiles
Lithuanias defence ministry has placed an order with Saab for RBS 70 missiles. Saab has signed a four-year contract with the Lithuanian Defence Materiel Agency, which will allow the customer to place orders for RBS 70 missiles until 2026
U.S. Marines Complete Tests of Missile System Incorporating Israel's Iron Dome
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PATRIOT Missile Battery Integrated into Polish Multi-Layered Air Defense System
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Myanmar Navy Launches “King Thalun” its Largest Locally-built Frigate
Slovakia Signs $550M Deal for Israel’s Barak MX Air Defense System
German Government’s Airbus A350 Aircraft to Be Equipped with Elbit DIRCM Systems...
Italy Signs Deal for 24 Eurofighter Typhoons to Modernize Air Force
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...