DARPA Asks BAE Systems to Develop Autonomous Space-Based Surveillance Tech
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded BAE Systems FAST Labs research and development organization $7 million for the Oversight autonomous space-based target custody program. Traditional space intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) collection can be siloed, labor intensive, and unable to dynamically re-evaluate quickly enough to take advantage of...
Northrop Grumman Completes Preliminary Design Review for U.S. Space Force’s Early-Warning Missile...
Northrop Grumman recently completed a Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the U.S
China's Re-entry Spacecraft Returns to Earth
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) announced today that its re-entry spacecraft has returned back to earth. An official statement issued by the space agency on WeChat social network said the spacecraft, launched from the Jiuquan Launch Center, spent 276 days in orbit
U.S. Investing $33B to Counter Chinese, Russian Challenges in Space
The U.S
Lockheed’s First LM 400 Satellite Clears Electromagnetic Compatibility Tests
The first Lockheed Martin LM 400 mid-sized satellite which can be adapted for military, civil or commercial uses, has completed Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Compatibility testing. This trial is crucial to ensure that signals from the satellite bus components will not interfere with critical payloads during operations, the company said in a release...
Lockheed's CubeSats Demos Capabilities for In-orbit Satellite Servicing
Lockheed Martin has announced that that its In-space Upgrade Satellite System (LM LINUSS™) has accomplished a successful on-orbit demonstration of capabilities of proximity maneuvers and on-orbit servicing techniques which are useful for sustaining critical space architectures. LM LINUSS, a technology demonstration funded internally by Lockheed Martin, is made up of two LM 50™ 12U CubeSats
Boeing Develops Anti-Jam Payload for Space Force’s Wideband Global SATCOM Satellite
Boeing today unveiled Protected Wideband Satellite (PWS), its design for an anti-jam payload built for U.S
Russia Working on Anti-satellite Laser Using Il-76 and MiG-31D Aircraft
Russia is developing anti-satellite laser complex based on the Ilyushin Il-76 airlifter. This was stated in an article on armed struggle in space, published in the April edition of Russian defense ministrys "Military Thought” magazine
Israel’s Military Receives First Images from Ofek 13 Satellite
The Israel Ministry of Defense, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) received the first images collected by the “Ofek 13” satellite. About two weeks after the satellites launch into space, the Directorate of Defense Research and Developments (DDR&D) Space Administration engineering teams, IAI, and the IDFs 9900 unit activated the "Ofek 13" satellite's synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) for the first time on April 9
Roscosmos Discussing RD-191 Rocket Engine Sale to India
Russian space agency, Roskosmos is discussing with India the delivery of RD-191 rocket engines, and hopes to sign a contract in the near future. "Now we are discussing the details, characteristics and scope of deliveries (with India)
China’s CAS Space Carries out Successful Rocket Vertical Landing at Sea
CAS Space, a Chinese commercial spaceflight firm, recently carried out a successful rocket vertical landing test at sea. The firm, partly owned by Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), revealed that it successfully carried out the launching-from-land and landing-at-sea flight trial in Haiyang, East China's Shandong Province, which verified the rocket stage recovery at sea, communication and spacecraft tracking and measuring technology under the impact of sea clutters
Lockheed Martin to Deliver New Australian Defence Satellite Communication System
Lockheed Martin has been contracted to deliver Australia's new Defence satellite communication system, through Phase 1 of the Joint Project 9102. “Once delivered, the new system will increase the resilience, agility and flexibility of Defences military satellite capability
First Hezbollah Drone Attack on Israeli Military Base in Tel Aviv
Teledyne FLIR to Upgrade U.S. Army’s Stryker CBRN Sensor Suite Featuring Drones...
INS DRAKON Sub Launched for Israeli Navy, Production of First Dakar Sub...
HENSOLDT to Modernize German Fennek Vehicle Sensors
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...