South Korea Establishes New Branch to Bolster Space Capabilities
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) installed Military Space Branch on Saturday to bolster the country's space security capabilities. The launch came as South Korea has been striving to craft space operation concepts and strategies based on inter-service cooperation amid an intensifying rivalry among major space powers in the emerging...
Russian S-550 Missile Systems Enter Service
First of Russias new S-550 air defense systems have entered combat service after clearing state trials. "The S-550 air defense system has successfully completed state trials
South Korean DAPA Signs Contract with LIG Nex1, Hanwha for Military SatCom...
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed a contract worth nearly $750 million with LIG Nex1 and Hanwha for mass production of military satellite communication system-II ground terminals. The contract will be performed over a period of five years from 2021 to 2025
Russia President Putin Announces Salvo Launch of Zircon Hypersonic Missiles
Amidst tensions with Ukraine, Russian Zirkon hypersonic missile was launched in a salvo of several missiles incresing its potential to destroy highly protected enemy formations such as aircraft carrier battle groups. "A salvo launch of the Zircon hypersonic system was carried out tonight or this morning," Russian President Vladimir Putin ...
Russian Troops to Receive first of Gibka-S VSHORAD Systems in 2022
Russian troops will start receiving the countrys first Very Short-Range Air Defense (VSHORAD) system, the Gibka-S, next year. "For the first time, air defense units will get sets of Gibka-S combat vehicles next year," Commander of the Russian Armed Forces tactical air defense Lieutenant General Alexander Leonov said in an interview...
U.S. Army Awards Northrop $1.4B for Integrated Battle Command System
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AFRL, Northrop Grumman Demo Solar to Radio Frequency Conversion
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India Deploys First S-400 Regiment in Punjab
The Indian Air Force deployed the first squadron of Russia-made S-400 missile system in the Punjab sector, Indian media reported Monday. "The first squadron is being deployed in the Punjab sector
Egypt Gets its Own ‘Iron Dome’ Air Defense System
Egypts purchase of 16 new air defense batteries, including 10 IRIS-T SLX air defense batteries with a range of 80 km and a height of 30 km, and six IRIS-T SLS batteries with a range of up to 12 km will give it an ability to guard against drones, rockets, aircraft and short range missiles. Made by Diehl Defense of Germany, the IRIS-T sale was approved by the previous Angela Merkel government
Northrop-Raytheon Team Approved for Next Generation Interceptor Digital Software Factory
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British Army Deploys Sky Sabre Air Defense System
The UK Ministry of Defense today deployed Sky Sabre air defense system that has the ability to hit a tennis ball-sized object travelling at the speed of sound. 16 Regiment Royal Artillery is now accepting into service the first tranche of Sky Sabre and further procurements will be configured to operate in all parts of the globe, the MoD said in a statement
UAE’s EDGE Group, Brazilian Navy to Develop Anti-Drone Systems
UAE's RABDAN FA-400 Patrol Vessel to Get French LACROIX Decoy Technology
Saab Unveils Autonomous Ocean Core Control System for Naval Platforms
European Consortium Signs Agreement for Modular and Multirole Patrol Corvette Project
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...