Northrop Grumman's Nuclear Missile Passes Design Review
Northrop Grummans design for a new nuclear-tipped intercontinental ballistic missile named Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) has completed first major design review. Around 660 GBSDs will replace the five-decades old Minuteman III nuclear missiles starting in the late 2020s
Iran Tests New “Smart” Missile with 300km Strike Range
Iran has test-fired a new medium-range smart missile that can fly as far as 300km. “The missile is prepared for deployment in defense of our homeland
International Space Station Tests Boeing’s Anti-COVID Surface Coating
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are conducting experiments with antimicrobial surface coating developed by Boeing and The University of Queensland (UQ) designed to fight the spread of bacteria and viruses. The coating can also beat the Earth-bound SARS-CoV-2 virus responsible for the current COVID-19 pandemic
Lockheed Selects ABL Space Systems Rocket to Power First UK Vertical Satellite...
Lockheed Martin has contracted ABL Space Systems, of El Segundo, California, to supply a rocket and associated launch services for the companys first UK vertical satellite launch. The project known as UK Pathfinder Launch is planned to be the first ever vertical small satellite launch from UK soil, from Scotland in...
Russia’s Pantsir-S1 Systems Destroy ‘Enemy’ Drones Attacking S-400s
Russian militarys Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft systems destroyed “enemy” drones that were attacking S-400 air defense systems during a recent exercise in Crimea. The Southern Military District said in a statement that the Pantsir “found, identified and destroyed the air targets at a safe distance
China Tests Ballistic Missile System Capable of Hitting Targets Outside of Earth’s...
China has tested a land-based, mid-course anti-ballistic missile (ABM) system capable of hitting targets outside of the Earths atmosphere. The countrys Ministry of National Defense announced Thursday that the test reached the desired objective
Polish Radio Communications Integrated with Northrop Battle Command System
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India to Receive First S-400 Regiment This Year
The Indian military will receive the first regimental set of the S-400 anti-aircraft missile system by the end of 2021. "The delivery of the S-400 anti-aircraft missile system to India is on schedule
Israel Tests Advanced Version of Iron Dome Missile System
The Israel Ministry of Defence said it has tested an upgraded version of the Iron Dome air defense system. “The Israel Missile Defense Organization in the MOD and Rafael have completed a successful series of flight tests of a new and upgraded version of the Iron Dome
No CAATSA Waiver yet to India for Russian S-400 Buy: US Ambassador
Don Heflin, U.S
Kalashnikov May Have Bagged Strela 9М333 Guided Missile deal in India
Russias Kalashnikov may have marked the first international sale of its Strela 9М333 Guided Missiles systems to India. Sources in the know told defenseworld
British Army Declares Readiness to Counter Russian Threats
Australia Delivers Guardian-Class Patrol Boat to Fiji
Australia, India Agree on Air-to-Air Refuelling Cooperation
New Dutch-made Satellite to Strengthen Military Intelligence by 2027
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...