Israel’s Naval Iron Dome Completes Final Stage of Operationalization
A ship-mounted version of Israels Iron Dome air defense system, the C-DOME, has been declared operational following a recent test. The C-Dome underwent a successful test last month aboard the Saar 6-class corvette INS Oz, simulating threats the system is likely to face at sea
Boeing Demos Autonomous Tech to Prevent Jamming Attempts on DoD SATCOM
Boeing has demonstrated a new, autonomous technology that can successfully prevent jamming attempts on U.S
New HQ-11 ‘Universal’ Air Defense System Presented at Airshow China 2022
Among several weapons that made its debut at Airshow China 2022 in Zhuhai were air defense systems, including the HQ-11 universal terminal defense system. Chinas semi-official
S.Korea to Install Electromagnetic Wave Detectors near THAAD Base in 2023
South Korea reportedly plans install electromagnetic wave detectors around the THAAD missile defense base in Seongju. Seongju is located 217km southeast of capital Seoul
Contract Signed to Produce 'Several Dozen' Tsirkon Hypersonic Missiles
Russias defense ministry has ordered an additional batch of Tsirkon hypersonic missiles. The first Tsirkon deal was finalized in the summer of 2021
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 of satellites provide communications, meteorological, national security, and other vital functions
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
Switzerland Protests F-35 Price Increase by U.S.
Russia Builds Su-57 Shelters at Key Airbase after Ukrainian Drone Strike
U.S. Army General Details Measures to Deter China in Asia-Pac Region
Polish Air Force Commander Visits South Korea to Inspect FA-50PL, Test-Drive KF-21...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...
