Blue Origin Rocket Engine Delivered to US’ United Launch Alliance, to End...
US based United Launch Alliance (UAL) has received the first BE-4 test rocket engine, which will eventually replace the Russian RD-180 booster, used by the United States DoD to launch its heavy satellites into orbit. The engine will be integrated into UALs Vulcan Centaur heavy rocket for its first test launch...
Russian S-500 'Space Defense System' to be deployed this year
The upcoming Russian S-500 ‘Triumfator-Mor Prometheus will be called Space Defense System (SDS) and not air defense system going by its ability to destroy satellites and hypersonic weapons in low orbit space. In the most detailed listing of the features of the secretive S-500 SDS, the commander in chief of the...
BAE Systems Supplies Radios for Lockheed Martin Space Missions
BAE Systems announced today it delivered its first shipment of next-generation radiation-hardened software defined radios (SDR) enabled by its RAD5545 computer to Lockheed Martin Space. The radios provide spacecraft with the performance, availability, reliability and on-board signals processing capacity needed to support future space missions — from planetary exploration to communications,...
Turkey's Sungur Air Defense System Ready for Induction
Turkeys indigenous “Sungur” man-portable air defense system (MANPADS) is all set to enter service with the military. “Roketsans SUNGUR air defense system is ready to enter inventory after successful shot tests,” Ismail Demir, Turkey's President of Defense Industries (SSB)
Japan Considers Striking Enemy Missile Bases after Scrapping Aegis Ashore
Japan may consider striking enemy bases as a policy option after scrapping a $2.7 Billion deal with the US to set up the Aegis Ashore ballistic missile defense system on its land
Chinese Missile Early Warning System-with Russian Help-May be Nearing Completion
A Chinese missile early warning system –based on the Russian Tundra satellites and Voronezh ground-based radar stations may be closer to completion going by recent events and statements. “Russia is helping China to build a missile attack warning system that could significantly increase China's defense capabilities,” a commentary in the semi-official Global Times newspaper said Wednesday as part of an article on China-Russia defence cooperation following the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) contingent participation in the June 25 Russian Victory Day Parade
Thales Alenia to Supply Pressurized Element to Commercial Space Station
Thales Alenia Space, Joint Venture between Thales and Leonardo will provide two key pressurized elements for the worlds first commercial space station. On Wednesday, the company announced the signature of an ATP (Authorization To Proceed) with Axiom Space of Houston, Texas to initiate development of the Key elements
Japan to Deploy Aegis Ashore Aboard Megaflot or on Navy Destroyer?
Japan is considering deploying Aegis Ashore missile defense system aboard a megaflot, or on Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers. “The government is examining multiple ideas, including installing the system aboard a megafloat, a huge floating structure that can be used as an offshore base, and the deployment of the system on MSDF destroyers,” Japanese officials were quoted as saying by The Japan Times Monday
Japan Dumping Aegis Ashore Missile Defence Linked to $1.87 Billion Fix
Japans announcement to cancel the $2.15 billion Aegis Ashore missile defence system is rooted in a fix costing nearly 200 Billion yen (US$1
Turkey Conducts Ground Test of Locally-made Air-breathing Missile Engine
Ground test of Turkeys first domestically developed medium-range missile engine TEI-TJ300 was carried at a Turkish Aerospace Industries' (TAI) facility today. The TEI-TJ300 will power the Medium Range Anti-Ship Missile (MRASM)
Iran Shows Video of Last Year’s US Triton Drone Shooting
Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IGRC) released new footage which showing the homegrown Khordad 3 air defense system shooting down the US Navys US Navy MQ-4C Triton drone in June 2019 a day after it launched a cruise missile capable of a 280 km range. The video release was to mark the “first anniversary of the downing” by the IGRC, Iranian media reported
Russian Pantsir-SM with Small Missiles for Small Drones to be Unveiled on...
Russia will unveil its latest Pantsir-SM anti-aircraft system armed with small missiles to destroy mini-drones on June 24 during the Victory Day parade in Moscow. The heavily modernized version of the Pantsir-S will also have new long-range missiles
U.A.E. Summons Israeli Envoy over Strike on Qatar
Berlin Cuts German MoD's Request for Military Aid to Ukraine by 10...
Denmark Selects SAMP/T NG Air Defense System
Bangladesh Navy Signs Do228 Fleet Maintenance Deal with General Atomics AeroTec Systems
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
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...