Turkey's Stinger Competitor ‘Sungur’ Enters Army Inventory
Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) have taken delivery of the first batch of Sungur Weapon System, a portable air defense missile system designed to shoot down unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), jets and helicopters. Presidency of Defense Industry (SSB) head Ismail Demir said in a post on
Poland Receives First IBCS Battle Command Center
Northrop Grumman delivered the first of six production Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) Engagement Operations Centers to the U.S
U.S.M.C. Variant of Israel's Iron Dome Air Defense System Tested...
An American prototype air defense system based on Iron Dome produced by Israeli firm Rafael has completed a set of trials, simulating threats the U.S
Belarusian Army to Put Mi-35 Helos, S-400 ADS into Service
Belarus plans to put into service Mi-35 attack helicopters and S-400 air defense systems – both produced by Russia – “in the near future." "In the near future, the issue is being worked out and the Mi-35 attack helicopter, as well as the S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems, will be put into...
U.S. Ground-Launched Hypersonic Missile Completes First Flight Test
DARPAs Operational Fires (OpFires) program that aims to develop a ground-based hypersonic missile system has successfully executed its first flight test at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The OpFires system achieved all test objectives, including first ever use of a U
Russia’s Powerful Sarmat ICBM Ready for New Stage of Tests
Russias new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) is set to undergo a new stage of tests, Roscosmos head Dmitry Rogozin said on Tuesday. "The worlds most powerful global-range nuclear-tipped missile is being prepared for new tests and serial production," Rogozin wrote on his official Telegram account
Rheinmetall Wins International Order for Skyguard 3 Air Defence Systems
Rheinmetall has won €65 million to deliver Skyguard air defence systems to an international customer. The deliveries, which also include ammunition and spare parts, are scheduled to be completed in 2024
Two NASAMS Surface-to-air Missile Batteries in U.S. $820 Million Security Assistance for...
The United States has for the first time provided NASAMS Surface-to-air missile batteries to Ukraine that have the potential to end Russias dominance of the skies. The NASAMS, the product of a joint venture between Raytheon and Kongsberg have been deployed to protect Washington D
Russian "Almaz-Antey" Will Not Participate in SIPRI Defense Firms Ratings
Russias Almaz-Antey, the company that produces the famed S-400 air defense systems, said it is not taking part in international ratings compiled by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). "JSC Concern VKO Almaz-Antey ceases to participate in the international ratings of the world's largest manufacturers of military products, despite the growth in revenue following the results of the past financial year," the companys press office said in an official statement on Friday
Spanish Air Force Renamed as Air and Space Army
Spains Council of Ministers today approved a Royal Decree by which the Air Force will be renamed the Air and Space Army. The growing importance of outer space in the aerospace field determines that the Armed Forces, and especially the Air Force, must be capable of monitoring space, guaranteeing its security and freedom of action in favor of national interests, which will require the development and progressive empowerment of space systems, Spanish defense ministry said in a statement today
Will NASAMS Air Defense System Contain Russian Missiles Raining on Ukraine?
News has emerged that the U.S
Northrop, Raytheon to Continue Developing first-of-its-kind Counter-Hypersonic Missile
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has awarded modification contracts to Raytheon Technologies and Northrop Grumman to continue developing hypersonic weapons interceptors, while Lockheed Martin was left out of the competition. Each contract to develop the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) is worth around $41
General Atomics Developing New Missile Threat Detection Capability for MQ-9A Drone
Textron Systems Secures U.S. Army Contract for Future Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft System...
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...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...