L3 Harris to Build Infrared Payloads for the Space Development Agency’s Missile...
L3Harris Technologies has been contracted to develop eight infrared payloads for the Space Development Agency's Fire-control On Orbit-support-to-the-war Fighter (FOO Fighter) program. The contract was awarded to L3Harris by Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company
Israel to Decommission Patriot Missile Systems due to Disuse
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) is preparing to phase out its aging Patriot missile defense systems in the coming months, citing limited operational use, the military announced on Tuesday. In February, the IAF disclosed plans to decommission several Patriot batteries, with personnel set to transition to operating the Iron Dome system...
Elbit Systems Wins $50M to Provide Intl Customer with New Red Sky...
Elbit Systems Secures $50 Million Contract for its "Red Sky" air defense system, which was supposedly used by Israeli forces to Intercept Iranian drones during the latter's missile and drone attack a fortnight ago. The contract will be executed over a period of 2 years
Lockheed Martin Wins Australia’s AUD$500M Contract for Air Battle Management System...
Lockheed Martin Australia has signed a contract worth AUD$500 million with the Department of Defence to develop Australias future Joint Air Battle Management System under project AIR6500 Phase 1 (AIR6500-1). This system will provide Defence with an advanced integrated air and missile defence capability, using next-generation technologies to combat high-speed threats...
Russian Troops to Receive S-500 Air Defense System this Year
Russia's most modern air defense system, the S-500, will be delivered to its troops for the first time this year. “This year, the troops will receive the first samples of the new generation S-500 anti-aircraft missile system in two modifications – long-range anti-aircraft missile systems and missile defense systems,” Russian Defense...
Turkey to Deploy S-400 Air Defense Systems on Iraqi Border for Operation...
Turkey is reportedly considering deploying its Russian-made S-400 Triumf air defense systems along its Iraqi border as part of an upcoming summer offensive against the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in Iraqi Kurdistan. If implemented, this would mark the first operational deployment of the S-400 since its acquisition in 2017, despite widespread condemnation from NATO allies
Upgraded NASAMS Air Defense System Can Intercept Ballistic Missiles
Kongsberg is reportedly upgrading its NASAMS anti-aircraft system to intercept ballistic missiles. This is according to a report from Norwegian news outlet
Lithuania to Defer Tanks Purchase, Buy Air Defense Systems Instead
Lithuania is reevaluating its defense procurement strategy, with a focus on prioritizing the acquisition of air defense systems while deferring the supply of tanks. Defense Minister Laurynas Kasciunas has proposed restructuring the plan, advocating for the creation of a tank company initially instead of proceeding directly to a tank battalion
Spain Procures Additional NASAMS Air Defence Systems in €410M Deal
The Spanish government has unveiled plans to bolster its air defence capabilities with the procurement of additional NASAMS systems from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) in a contract valued at approximately €410 million. The announcement comes following the issuance of a notice of award by the Spanish Armaments Directorate, Dirección General de Armamento y Material (DGAM), for the NASAMS modernisation programme
Israeli Nuclear Research Center Hacked, 20 GB Data Stolen Claim Iranian Hackers
Elbit Systems to Equip U.S. Army Bradley Vehicles with Iron Fist APS...
U.S. Approves South Korea’s Request to buy 4 Early Warning Aircraft Worth...
Japan Launches Military Satellite on Fifth Attempt
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...