Russian Military Launches Kosmos-2560 'Spy' Satellite
An Angara-1.2 rocket operated by the Russian Space Force launched the Kosmos-2560 'spy' satellite for the Russian Defense Ministry from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome late Saturday
Pentagon Lines up Eight NASAMS Air Defense Systems for Ukraine
The Pentagon is planning to deliver eight National Advanced Surface to Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) to Ukraine to help protect the countrys airspace from Russian missiles. When asked about an update regarding the supply of NASAMS systems to Kyiv, Sabrina Singh, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary, said, “We have two (NASAMS systems)...
Russia’s Proton-M Rocket Launches Telecoms Satellite for Angola
Russias Proton-M carrier rocket carrying Angolas AngoSat-2 telecommunications satellite blasted off from Baikonur Cosmodrome in southern Kazakhstan on October 12. Angosat-2 is a replacement for Angosat-1, which was the African countrys first satellite
Pentagon Announces New Contract to Increase Hypersonic Flight Testing Tempo
The Pentagon announced a new contract to Dynetics and its team to augment the Departments capacity to conduct regular hypersonic flight tests more regularly. Dynetics and a team of over 20 industry partners have been awarded a Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) through the National...
Kuwait Approved to Buy NASAMS Air Defense System
The Government of Kuwait has been approved to buy the National Advanced Surface-To-Air Missile System (NASAMS), Medium Range Air Defense System (MRADS) for an estimated cost of $3 billion.The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today
Ukrainian Forces Destroy Russian S-300 Missile Defense System
Ukraines military has destroyed a Russian S-300 air defense system near the Zaporizhzhia regions city of Tokmak. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine posted on
South Korea, U.S. Launch 4 Missiles into the Sea of Japan
Forces of South Korea and the United States fired 4 surface-to-surface missiles into the Sea of Japan as part of their joint military exercise. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) stated that four Army Tactical Missile Systems and a Hyumoo-2 ballistic missiles were fired
Lockheed Martin Opens Facility to Increase PAC-3 Production
Lockheed Martin has opened a new All-Up Round III (AUR III) facility at Camden Operations in Arkansas to increase the production rate of PAC-3 MSE missiles. The 85,000-square-foot expansion supports increased production capacity for the
Iran Unveils 1400 Km Ballistic Missile with Maneuvering Warhead
Irans military introduced Rezvan, a new surface-to-surface ballistic missile during a parade in capital Tehran on September 22. Military parades were held on Thursday across the country and in the Persian Gulf waters to mark the Sacred Defense Week, which marks the anniversary of the 1980-88 Iraq-imposed war
Raytheon, Northrop to Deliver ‘Operationally Ready’ Hypersonic Missile to U.S. Air Force...
Raytheon in partnership with Northrop Grumman has been selected to develop the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM) for the U.S
Indian Army Tests QR-SAM in Final Deployment Configuration
DRDO & Indian Army today successfully conduct six flight-tests of Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QR-SAM) in final deployment configuration as part of evaluation trials by the Indian Army. The flight-tests were carried out against high-speed aerial targets mimicking various types of threats to evaluate the capability of the weapon systems under different scenarios, including long range medium altitude, short range, high altitude manoeuvring target, low radar signature with receding & crossing target and salvo launch with two missiles fired in quick succession
Saab Demos Mobile Short-Range Air Defence against Drones, other Airborne Threats
Saab has conducted the first Mobile Short-Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) live system firing in which the system identified, tracked and engaged several targets. The firings took place during August 30 in Karlskoga, Sweden
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...