Russian "Almaz-Antey" Will Not Participate in SIPRI Defense Firms Ratings
Russias Almaz-Antey, the company that produces the famed S-400 air defense systems, said it is not taking part in international ratings compiled by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). "JSC Concern VKO Almaz-Antey ceases to participate in the international ratings of the world's largest manufacturers of military products, despite the growth...
Spanish Air Force Renamed as Air and Space Army
Spains Council of Ministers today approved a Royal Decree by which the Air Force will be renamed the Air and Space Army. The growing importance of outer space in the aerospace field determines that the Armed Forces, and especially the Air Force, must be capable of monitoring space, guaranteeing its security...
Will NASAMS Air Defense System Contain Russian Missiles Raining on Ukraine?
News has emerged that the U.S
Northrop, Raytheon to Continue Developing first-of-its-kind Counter-Hypersonic Missile
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has awarded modification contracts to Raytheon Technologies and Northrop Grumman to continue developing hypersonic weapons interceptors, while Lockheed Martin was left out of the competition. Each contract to develop the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) is worth around $41
Russia Preparing to Arm Uzhur Regiment with Sarmat ICBM: Roscosmos Head
Negotiations between Russia and the United States regarding new strategic arms deal appears odd amid the formers test of new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) which will soon enter service, Roscosmos head Dmitry Rogozin said on Monday. "It looks strange to hear talks about the need for a new treaty with the United States on strategic nuclear arms cuts at a time when we are just testing these state-of-the-art armaments and are preparing to arm the first missile regiment in Uzhur in the Krasnoyarsk Region with Sarmats," Rogozin said in a Telegram post
China Tests Anti-Ballistic Missile
The Chinese Ministry of National Defense said it carried out a land-based, mid-course antiballistic missile (ABM) technical test June 19. Conducted at night within the Chinese border, the test reached its desired objective
Northrop Tests Laser Communication for U.S Army LEO Satellite Constellation
Northrop Grumman conducted ground demonstration of a secure networked laser communications system for proliferated-LEO constellations supporting the U.S
China Flaunts Nuclear Prowess
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) says it has deployed all of its new nuclear weapons displayed at the National Day military parade in 2019. On Sunday, State Councilor and Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe said the Chinese nuclear force has made “impressive progress” since it started developing the capabilities five years ago
America’s Axiom Space Pays Roscosmos in Rubles for Astronaut’s Flight
Russian state agency Roscosmos has received payment in rubles from the American company Axiom Space for the flight of NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hay on the Russian spacecraft Soyuz. "We received full funding from not NASA, but specifically from Axiom, which acted as an intermediary in organizing this mission," Roscosmos head Dmitry Rogozin said in an interview with Russia 24 TV channel (VGTRK)
Lockheed, Northrop, L3Harris Technologies Compete to Create F-35 Air-to-Ground Weapon
The U.S
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...