Satellites of the Future to be Powered by Water?
Thales Alenia Space has signed an agreement with Italian startup MIPRONS to develop a propulsion system for satellites, using water as a fuel. Based on MIPRONS technology, with the Italian patent being extended to 49 other countries, this miniaturized, high-thrust thruster will use a very green, cost-effective propellant – water! An...
Iran to Launch 3rd Military Satellite into Orbit in 2022
A new military satellite will be put into orbit by Irans Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) this year. Brigadier General Amir-Ali Hajizadeh, commander of the IRGCs aerospace division, made the announcement on the sidelines of the 12th Malek Ashtar Festival in Tehran on Sunday
Turkey's Stinger Competitor ‘Sungur’ Enters Army Inventory
Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) have taken delivery of the first batch of Sungur Weapon System, a portable air defense missile system designed to shoot down unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), jets and helicopters. Presidency of Defense Industry (SSB) head Ismail Demir said in a post on
Poland Receives First IBCS Battle Command Center
Northrop Grumman delivered the first of six production Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) Engagement Operations Centers to the U.S
Leonardo to Create Robotic Arm to Help NASA, ESA to Retrieve Mars...
Leonardo will develop a Sample Transfer Arm for NASA and European Space Agencys (ESA) Mars Sample Return mission under an agreement signed at the Farnborough International Airshow. The mission to return samples of the Martian surface back to Earth for the first time will see a 2
U.S.M.C. Variant of Israel's Iron Dome Air Defense System Tested...
An American prototype air defense system based on Iron Dome produced by Israeli firm Rafael has completed a set of trials, simulating threats the U.S
U.S. Space Development Agency Awards $1.3 Billion for 28 Missile-Tracking Satellites
The US Space Development Agency (SDA) today announced the award of two prototype agreements worth over $1.3 billion to set up 28 satellites providing the initial missile warning/missile tracking capability of the National Defense Space Architecture (NDSA)
Belarusian Army to Put Mi-35 Helos, S-400 ADS into Service
Belarus plans to put into service Mi-35 attack helicopters and S-400 air defense systems – both produced by Russia – “in the near future." "In the near future, the issue is being worked out and the Mi-35 attack helicopter, as well as the S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems, will be put into service," Deputy Commander of the Air Force and Air Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of the Republic, Major General Dmitry Mikholap said on the air of the STV channel on Sunday
NASA, Russia’s Roscosmos Renew ISS Flights
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Russian state space agency Roscosmos have agreed to renew flights together to the International Space Station (ISS). On Friday, the space agencies signed an agreement to allow Russian cosmonauts to fly on U
U.S. Ground-Launched Hypersonic Missile Completes First Flight Test
DARPAs Operational Fires (OpFires) program that aims to develop a ground-based hypersonic missile system has successfully executed its first flight test at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The OpFires system achieved all test objectives, including first ever use of a U
Russia’s Powerful Sarmat ICBM Ready for New Stage of Tests
Russias new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) is set to undergo a new stage of tests, Roscosmos head Dmitry Rogozin said on Tuesday. "The worlds most powerful global-range nuclear-tipped missile is being prepared for new tests and serial production," Rogozin wrote on his official Telegram account
U.S. Space Force's Rocket for Future Ballistic Missile Explodes After Launch
A Minotaur II+ rocket of the U.S
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...