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China Shows off DF-17 Hypersonic Missile from Mobile Launcher
A video showing off the Chinese Armys military might, released just ahead of the Army Day, showed a DF-17 hypersonic missile from a transporter erector launcher on a highway. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) celebrates ‘Army Day on August 1 every year to commemorate the founding of the PLA during...
Russia Puts New Defense Satellite into Orbit
Russias Soyuz-2.1v light carrier rocket carrying a spacecraft for the defense ministry blasted off from Plesetsk launch facility on Monday
S. Korea Plans Three-Axis Defense to Counter Nuclear, Missile Threats
South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has outlined a total of 197 projects in a recent parliamentary session to establish the "three-axis" defense system. The "three-axis" defense system is being developed to cope with North Korea's evolving nuclear and missile threats
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, Elbit Systems Sign MoU to Work on Rocket Artillery
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), Elbit Systems Land and Elbit Systems Deutschland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide for cooperation in the area of rocket artillery. The MoU comes as a step to address the growing interest for Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) capabilities by European customers
Northrop Wins $3.3B Develop Ground-Based Midcourse Defense Weapon System Program
The Pentagon awarded Northrop Grumman $3.3 billion to design, manufacture and deliver the next-generation Ground-Based Midcourse Interceptor for the Missile Defense Agency
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 electrolysis process breaks down the water into hydrogen and oxygen, which are fed into the combustion chamber
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
Czech Republic Orders Saab’s Mobile Air Defence System worth $189M
Indonesia–France Scorpene Submarine Deal Comes Into Force
U.S. Navy Moves Closer to Submarine-Launched Drone Ops Using REMUS 620
Poland Secures $4B U.S. Loan for F-35s, Patriot Missiles Under Defense Push...
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
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...