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...
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
Rheinmetall Wins International Order for Skyguard 3 Air Defence Systems
Rheinmetall has won €65 million to deliver Skyguard air defence systems to an international customer. The deliveries, which also include ammunition and spare parts, are scheduled to be completed in 2024
Airbus to Provide 42 Satellite Platforms to Northrop for U.S. Space Development...
Airbus will provide 42 satellite platforms as well as assembly, integration, and test (AIT), launch, and space vehicle commissioning support services to Northrop Grumman to satisfy the U.S
Two NASAMS Surface-to-air Missile Batteries in U.S. $820 Million Security Assistance for...
The United States has for the first time provided NASAMS Surface-to-air missile batteries to Ukraine that have the potential to end Russias dominance of the skies. The NASAMS, the product of a joint venture between Raytheon and Kongsberg have been deployed to protect Washington D
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 in revenue following the results of the past financial year," the companys press office said in an official statement on Friday
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 and freedom of action in favor of national interests, which will require the development and progressive empowerment of space systems, Spanish defense ministry said in a statement today
Will NASAMS Air Defense System Contain Russian Missiles Raining on Ukraine?
News has emerged that 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...