Horizon Engines' Concept Study into Reusable Spacecraft
A conceptual study to develop a flying Hypersonic Test Bed (HTB) to demonstrate SABRE technology has been launched, that revolutionise horizontally launched reusable space vehicles. The study was initiated through the UK Space Agency and will be conducted under the European Space Agency General Support Technology Programme (GSTP)
USAF Launches X-37B Spaceplane
The US Air Forces X-37B autonomous spaceplane has been launched on top of a uniquely configured United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. The X-37Bs sixth mission is the first to use a service module with additional payload capability to support a variety of experiments for multiple government partners
NASA Astronaut Books Seat on Soyuz MS Flight for $90M
NASA has booked a $90 million seat abroad the Russian Soyuz MS manned spaceship for a flight to the International Space Station (ISS), a contract for which was signed on Tuesday. "A contract was signed today on providing a seat for a US astronaut onboard a Soyuz MS manned...
Airbus Bags EU Military, Civil SatCom Contract
Airbus has received a four-year satellite communications framework contract for military and civil missions from the European Defence Agency (EDA). “With this satellite communications programme, Airbus contributes to the construction of joint capabilities for European defence and to its missions to preserve civil and military peacekeeping”, said Dirk Hoke, Chief Executive...
Turkey Not to Allow Russia Access S-400 After Activation
Turkey plans to draw a “red line” by denying all access to S-400 air defense systems to Russia once they are activated. “Russian personnel will not have a free hand in accessing the S-400 batteries although training, maintenance and technical support are part of the procurement agreement
Hungary to Acquire AMRAAM-ER Missiles to be fired from NASAMS Air Defense...
The US State Department has approved Hungarys request to buy 60 AIM-120C-7/C-8 AMRAAMER missiles, two spare AIM-120C-7/C-8 AMRAAM-ER guidance sections and related equipment from Raytheon for $230 million. “The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Hungary of sixty (60) AIM-120C-7/C-8 AMRAAMER missiles, and two (2) spare AIM-120C-7/C-8 AMRAAM-ER guidance sections and related equipment for an estimated cost of $230 million,” Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a statement today
USAF to Launch X-37B Spy Plane on May 16
The Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, in partnership with the U.S
No Deployment of Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System in Japan’s Akita City...
Japan Ministry of Defense has scrapped its plan to deploy Aegis Ashore land-based missile defense system in the city of Akita after locals strongly opposed governments decision over possible health concerns. Other state-owned plots across Akita, Aomori and Yamagata prefectures are now being considered for the deployment of Aegis Ashore systems, Japanese media reported Thursday
Thales Alenia to Help Develop Astronauts Cabin for NASA Human Moon Mission
Thales Alenia Space has been selected by US based Dynetics, serving as prime contractor, to partner for the study development phase of the pressurized cabin of the NASA Human Landing System (HLS). The international consortium led by Dynetics is one among other teams appointed by NASA to compete during the initial design and development phase of the Human Landing System until the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) milestone
Lockheed Wins $618M THAAD Support Contract
The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has awarded Lockheed Martin $618 million to support its terminal high altitude area defense (THAAD) air defense systems. Under this contract, the contractor will provide THAAD product support, which includes: logistics performance requirements; maintenance; supply; training and training support; packaging, handling, storage and transportation; forward stationing for theater support; logistics information capabilities; product assurance; safety; missile support; security; and engineering services, Pentagon said Thursday
US Army Awards $6 Billion to Lockheed Martin for Patriot Missile Interceptors
Lockheed Martin received a $6.07 billion contract from the US Army for the production of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptors and associated equipment, to be delivered across FY21, FY22 and FY23 contract years
Deliveries of “Korean Patriots” to the Military Complete
South Koreas arms procurement agency announced Tuesday that all ordered Cheongung anti-aircraft guided missile systems, dubbed “Korean Patriots,” were delivered to the military. According to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), final units of the self-propelled system were handed over to the Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) in April
U.S. Pre-approves Sale of $680M Worth of Bombs Including JDAMs to Israel...
White House Seeks $7.3B for Columbia, Virginia Submarines
German Navy Completes Trials for Israel-developed BlueWhale Autonomous Submarine
Altay Tank Delivery to Turkish Military Set for 2025
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...