Raytheon-Mitsubishi SM-3 Block IIA ICBM Interceptor Destroys Target Outside Earth’s Atmosphere
As part of a historic Missile Defense Agency demonstration and for the first time ever, an intercontinental ballistic missile target was intercepted and destroyed outside Earth's atmosphere by an advanced SM-3 Block IIA ballistic missile defense interceptor built by Raytheon Missiles & Defense and Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. "This first-of-its-kind test...
NATO Multinational Air Defense Live Fire Exercise Kicks Off In Greece
NATO Missile Firing Installation (NAMFI) 2020 is a German-led, Greek-hosted multinational air defense live fire exercise taking place Nov. 12-27 in Greece
Greek S-300 Air Defence Systems Provide Cover to Turkish S-400 ADS
Turkey has found Greek deployment of its S-300 air defence systems (ADS) as a convenient cover to use its own S-400 ADS against the wishes of the United States. Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar today said Ankara will use the armament (S-400 ADS) just as other members of the NATO military...
Iran Unveils Multiple Ballistic Missile Launch System
Iran has unveiled a “multiple barrel long range ballistic missile system,” which could be a unique addition to the world of ballistic missiles. The automated and smart system, used for launching multiple long-range ballistic missiles, has been manufactured by the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force, a report in...
US Rewrites Acquisition Rules to Speed up Hypersonic Weapons Development
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USAF Minuteman III Missile Flies 4200 Miles in Test
During a test conducted by the U.S
US Lacks Defenses Against Hypersonic Weapons: NORAD General
Air Force General Glen D. VanHerck, commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U
Russian Military Tests Anti-missile, Anti-satellite Defence System
The Russian military conducted a test launch of a new anti-missile missile defense system at a test site in Kazakhstan, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. The missile is speculated to be the 14Ts033 "Nudol” which can intercept inter-continental ballistic missile as well as knock down satellites in low earth orbit
Russian TOR, Buk SAMs Shoot Down Cruise Missiles Flying Below 10M Altitude
The Russian Ministry of Defense has claimed that the militarys TOR and Buk surface-to-air missile systems shot down cruise missiles flying at altitudes below 10 meters at a recent exercise. The “Layered air defense exercise” was held at Astrakhan region
India, US to Sign Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement Today
The United States is expected to sign the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) with India that allows it to share top-secret satellite and sensor data, aiding New Delhi in selecting military targets. The agreement could be sealed during the 2+2 India-U
Russia to Use Hypersonic Missiles in New START Negotiations with US: Putin
Russia has signalled readiness to include hypersonic weapons in the New START arms control treaty negotiations. “High-precision hypersonic weapons have not been taken into account
Turkey May Buy French-Italian Air Defense System
Turkeys Minister of Defense Hulusi Akar today hinted at a possible purchase of air defense systems (ADS) from France and Italy. Speaking to
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...