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Sweden to Invest in Military Satellites, Launch Capability

October 7, 2024 @ 07:21 AM

The Swedish Ministry of Defense plans to invest in 1 Billion Krona ($97 million) to kick start its foray into the military space domain by setting up its own launch capability and developing surveillance satellites. “Space is one of the domains where the Armed Forces need to be able to work...

Lithuania Buys Kongsberg's NASAMS Air Defence Systems

October 5, 2024 @ 04:56 AM

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has signed a contract with Lithuania for the delivery of additional NASAMS air defence systems. As part of this €193 million contract, Lithuania will also upgrade parts of the NASAMS equipment the country acquired in 2017

Lithuania Orders Mobile Air Defence Systems from Saab

October 5, 2024 @ 04:40 AM

Saab has received an additional order valued at SEK 1.2 billion ($137 million) from Lithuania for the Mobile Short-Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) solution

Russia Accelerates Production of Improved Pantsir-S Air Defense System

October 1, 2024 @ 10:45 AM

Rostec subsidiary High-Precision Systems has accelerated production of Pantsir-S air defense systems, while simultaneously developing new versions of the system. “Currently, our enterprise produces systems at an accelerated pace

Raytheon Delivers First Sensor Payload for Space Force’s Missile Warning Satellite

October 1, 2024 @ 10:26 AM

Raytheon has delivered its first sensor payload to Lockheed Martin, the prime contractor for the U.S

South Korea to Unveil New Hyunmoo-5 Ballistic Missile at Armed Forces Day...

September 30, 2024 @ 09:34 AM

South Korea will showcase its new ballistic missile, the Hyunmoo-5, along with other key military systems during the 76th anniversary of its armed forces this week, officials announced on Sunday. The display is seen as a response to recent provocations by North Korea

Chinese Space Agency Unveils High-tech Spacesuit for 2030 Moon Landing

September 29, 2024 @ 10:24 AM

The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) unveiled the design of the country's moon-landing spacesuit for the first time on Saturday. Displayed on the third Spacesuit Technology Forum hosted by the China Astronaut Research and Training Center in southwest China's Chongqing city, the white moon-landing spacesuit is decorated with red stripes

Starlink Satellite Module Found Inside Russian 'Geran' UAV

September 26, 2024 @ 06:38 AM

Ukrainian reports suggest that Russia has begun incorporating Starlink communication modules, developed by Elon Musk's SpaceX, into Geranium-type kamikaze drones. Ukrainian defense publication

Russia's Intercontinental Ballistic Missile ‘Sarmat’ Explodes After Takeoff

September 23, 2024 @ 08:08 AM

A recent test launch of Russia's RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) appears to have failed. Reports suggest the missile exploded while still in the silo at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in the Arkhangelsk region, causing significant damage to the test site

France, Italy Procure Upgraded SAMP/T Air-Defense Systems

September 19, 2024 @ 06:11 AM

France and Italy have placed orders for the next-generation SAMP/T air-defense system to bolster their protection against threats, including hypersonic missiles. The system, developed by Thales and missile manufacturer MBDA, boasts an intercept range exceeding 150 kilometers and is designed to counter short- and medium-range ballistic missiles

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