Russian Ruselectronics Supplies Ferrite Components to India’s ISRO
Russias Ruselectronics has supplied ferrite components to the Space Applications Centre of the Indian Space Research Organization to be used in super-high-frequency devices for satellites. Ferrite Domen Scientific Research Institute (part of the Ruselectronics holding) has delivered microwave ferrites for the space industry to the customer
Fear of Star Wars as US Plans Space Force by 2020
The Trump administration plans to launch the United States Space Force (USSF), the nation's sixth military branch, by 2020, Vice President Mike Pence said in a speech at the National Space Council on Tuesday, agencies reported. The proposed launch of the USSF has led to fears of space becoming the next...
Roscosmos Announces Cause of the Soyuz-FG Rocket Aborted Launch
A preliminary investigation into the Soyuz-FG booster rockets aborted launch earlier this week has revealed that it was caused by collision of elements during the separation of the carrier rockets first and second stages, Roscosmos Executive Director for Manned Flights Sergei Krikalyov said on Friday. "The primary cause is related to...
US DoD awards $2.2 Billion Contracts for Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle
The United States Department of Defence (DoD) has awarded three contracts together worth over $2.2 Billion for the development of a launch system prototype for the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle program
Russia Offers Buk, Tor SAMs Along with S-400 to Form Indian Air...
While India and Russia are currently finalizing a deal on the S-400 long-range air defense missile system (ADMS), Moscow is now understood to be getting New Delhi interested in its Buk-M3 medium range and Tor-M3 short-range missile defence systems to form a single air-defence network. A suggestion to this effect had...
Yemeni Houthi Forces Develop New Underground Ballistic Missile Launcher
Houthi rebel forces have announced that they have developed a new underground launcher system for short-range ballistic missiles. “This comes within the framework of developing the missile capabilities and raising their effectiveness in the field,” the Houthi forces were quoted as saying in a statement by Saba News Agency Tuesday
Lockheed Martin Receives $522 Million Trident II Missile Support Contract
Lockheed Martin Space Systems is being awarded $522,324,985 modification to exercise options for Trident II (D5) submarine-launched ballistic missile production and deployed system support. Work is expected to be completed Sept
Japanese Ruling Party Wants Ability to Strike Enemy Bases
The Japanese military should be able to strike enemy missile bases, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is finalizing a proposal to urge the Japanese government in this regard. The LDP is hoping to finalize the proposal by May so that it will be reflected in the countrys defense buildup guidelines to be reviewed at the end of the year
Russia Tests Air-launched Ballistic Missile From MiG-31 Jet
Russias test-launched its Kinzhal ‘aeroballistic hypersonic missile from the belly of a MiG-31 fighter jet on Sunday. “A MiG-31 interceptor jet made a training launch of a Kinzhal high-precision ‘aeroballistic hypersonic missile and the missile hit a target on the test range,” the Russian Defense Ministry announced
Russia-Saudi S-400 Missile System Deal Enters Technical Discussions Stage
Negotiations on sale of Russian S-400 missile systems to Saudi Arabia have entered the technical and logistics details stage. "Regarding the S-400, detail discussions are continuing between the two sides on the final arrangements of this
China Claims Successful Missile Interception Test
China conducted a mid-course land-based missile interception test, which its Ministry of National Defense said was conducted within China's territory and “achieved its preset goal.” The type of missile used in the test or target was not mentioned in several reports published in Chinas state-controlled media
US 6.5 Billion Contract to Boeing for Ground-based Midcourse Defense Extension
The Boeing Co., Huntsville, Alabama, was awarded a $6,560,000,00 modification to a previously awarded contract for the extension of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) development and sustainment contract (DSC)
Safran Opens First European Center for Altitude-Condition Testing of Military Engine Compressors
South Korean Navy Receives ‘Jeongjo the Great’ Aegis Destroyer
Leonardo’s Falco Xplorer Drone Completes Final Test for European Detect and Avoid...
U.S. Awards $579M Contract to Enhance Japan's Aegis Defense
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...