Russian Firm to Develop Micro Satellites with Phased Array Radar
A Russian Firm, NPO Mashinostroyenia has begun the development of small spy satellites with an active phased array radar. The development follows on the heels of a similar U
Russia to Test its Most Powerful Intercontinental Ballistic Missile 'Sarmat' in 2021
Russia is making preparations to test its Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the most powerful one yet, this year. “Right now the main work to be done in the near future is preparing for flight tests of Sarmat heavy ICBM,” Dmitry Rogozin, head of Roscosmos, said during his speech at Korolyevskiy...
Rheinmetall, Diehl & Hensoldt to Develop New Air Defence System for Germany
Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH of Bremen, Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG of Überlingen and Hensoldt Sensors GmbH of Taufkirchen will develop a new short range air defence system (SHORAD) for the German military
North Korea Launches 2 Ballistic Missiles, Day after Cruise Missile Firing
North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles, believed to be ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Thursday, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said in a statement. The launch comes a day after it fired two short range cruise missiles from a land-based launcher
Northrop, Lockheed Martin to Compete for Pentagon’s Next-Generation Interceptor Project
The U.S
Israel Aerospace Tests BARAK ER Missile
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) today completed a series of live firing trials with the BARAK Air Defense System that involved the interception of a target by the BARAK ER missile. The BARAK ER (extended range) interceptor combines the capability to intercept air defense threats at a long range of 150 km and ballistic targets as part of IAIs BARAK interceptors family of various ranges
Eurosam Signs Contract to Develop Next Gen SAMP/T Air Defence System
The Franco-Italian consortium, Eurosam has signed a contract with the European Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (known by its French acronym- OCCAR) to develop the next generation SAMP/T Air Defence System (ADS). The SAMP/T is seen as a competitor to the U
Boeing Completes Hot Fire Testing For Cryogenic Core Stage of NASA's Space...
Boeing announced today that a cryogenic core stage it built for NASAs first Space Launch System (SLS) rocket completed hot fire testing at NASAs Stennis Space Center as part of the SLS rockets Green Run test campaign on the B-2 test stand. Data from the test validated the core stages successful operation and will be used to help certify the stage for flight
Indo-Israeli JV Makes First MRSAM for Indian Army
Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems (KRAS), a joint venture between Indias Kalyani Group and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems of Israel rolled out its first batch of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) for the Indian Army and the Air Force. The roll-out event marked KRAS' commitment to deliver more than 1000 MRSAM ‘missile kits for the military over the coming years
Ukrainian Navy Receives Prototype of Neptune Missile System
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense announced said that the prototypes of RK-360MT Neptune mobile anti-ship cruise missile system were handed over to the military. “Prototypes of the coastal mobile missile system with anti-ship missiles RK-360MT Neptune were transferred to the Ukrainian Navy,” the ministry said
Israel Completes Tests of Upgraded Iron Dome System
Israel Missile Defense Organization and Rafael announced today that they completed advanced tests of upgraded Iron Dome weapon system. In a statement, the company said: “This campaign, along with two recent Iron Dome tests, demonstrated a significant upgrade of the systems technological capabilities
SEAKR Engineering Awarded $60M for DARPA's Blackjack Satellite Data Project
SEAKR Engineering Inc. has won Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)s Blackjack contract valued $60
Switzerland Protests F-35 Price Increase by U.S.
Russia Builds Su-57 Shelters at Key Airbase after Ukrainian Drone Strike
U.S. Army General Details Measures to Deter China in Asia-Pac Region
Polish Air Force Commander Visits South Korea to Inspect FA-50PL, Test-Drive KF-21...
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...
