Switzerland to Purchase Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missiles
Officials from the United States and Switzerland have formalized an agreement that paves the way for the latter to acquire Lockheed Martin's Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles, along with the necessary support equipment. The acquisition of PAC-3 MSE missiles is set to enhance Switzerland's existing Patriot ground-based...
Norway, Kongsberg, Raytheon to Enhance NASAMS Air Defense System's Capabilities
The Norwegian Ministry of Defence unveiled a collaborative partnership with local company Kongsberg and U.S
Polish Companies Secure Contracts for Naval Missile Units in Collaboration with Kongsberg
Two Polish defense firms, PIT-RADWAR and Wojskowe Zakłady Elektroniczne, part of the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), have secured contracts with Norway's Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace (KDA) for two Naval Missile Units and Naval Strike Missile (NSM) production and maintenance. The contract for the construction of two Naval Missile Units destined for...
Aegis Combat System Engages Cruise, Ballistic Missiles in Simultaneous Test
An Aegis Combat System equipped on a U.S
Raytheon, Rafael to Build Facility to Jointly Produce Iron Dome’s Tamir Missile...
Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX, has teamed up with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to set up a facility in East Camden, Arkansas, for producing the Tamir missile, a crucial part of both the Iron Dome Weapon System and its American counterpart, SkyHunter. Through the Raytheon-Rafael Area Protection Systems joint venture, the...
US Approves Rolling Airframe Missiles Sale to Japan
The United States has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan of Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM) Block 2B Tactical Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $74.6 million
Lithuania Approved to Buy AIM-120C-8 Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM)
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Lithuania of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $100 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today
Northrop Grumman Completes Design Review of Future Missile Warning Satellite
Northrop Grumman has successfully completed a Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Relay Ground Station-Asia (RGS-A) under a contract with the U.S
Russia Develops Defense System Against Suicide Boats
Russia has unveiled modernised version of Komar 3M47-03E ship-based missile launcher, designed to target surface sea drones. The system made its debut at the Interpolitex-2023 exhibition in Moscow, as reported by RIA Novosti
Israel to Deploy Iron Beam Laser System Against Hamas Rockets
Israel is fast-tracking the deployment of the Iron Beam laser air defense system, marking its possible inaugural use in a combat scenario. The development was reported by news outlet
Russia May Deploy S-400 System to Kyrgyzstan Following Agreement on Joint Air...
Russia is expected to deploy several air defense systems, including S-300 and S-400 systems, in Kyrgyzstan following the recent approval by the Kyrgyzstan's parliament of an agreement with Russia to establish a joint air defense system network. This collaborative initiative is set to bolster both nations' capabilities in safeguarding their airspace
Hamas Overwhelms Israeli Iron Dome with Salvo Rocket Barrage: Reports
Hamas overwhelmed Israel's supposedly "impenetrable" Iron Dome air defense system by discovering its weakness, firing hundreds of rockets in a very short time span. Over 5,000 rockets were launched toward Israel from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip in just 20 minutes after the declaration of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, as per Israeli media
Russia’s Nuclear Weapons Testing Ground Ready to Resume Tests After 34 years
World Central Kitchen Confirms Israeli Strike on Workers
Israel Dropping Bombs that Vaporize Humans in Gaza: Palestinian Health Ministry Chief
U.S. Approves Spares & Support Package for Taiwan's for F-16s, AESA Radars...
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...