Russia to Develop Kedr New Gen Intercontinental Ballistic Missile from 2023
Russia will start the development of new generation intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), Kedr, around 2023. "Research work on Kedr has been financed under the current state arms procurement program, which is in effect until 2027
Russia to Test its Most Powerful Intercontinental Ballistic Missile 'Sarmat' in 2021
Russia is making preparations to test its Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the most powerful one yet, this year. “Right now the main work to be done in the near future is preparing for flight tests of Sarmat heavy ICBM,” Dmitry Rogozin, head of Roscosmos, said during his speech at Korolyevskiy...
Rheinmetall, Diehl & Hensoldt to Develop New Air Defence System for Germany
Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH of Bremen, Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG of Überlingen and Hensoldt Sensors GmbH of Taufkirchen will develop a new short range air defence system (SHORAD) for the German military
Northrop, Lockheed Martin to Compete for Pentagon’s Next-Generation Interceptor Project
The U.S
Israel Aerospace Tests BARAK ER Missile
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) today completed a series of live firing trials with the BARAK Air Defense System that involved the interception of a target by the BARAK ER missile. The BARAK ER (extended range) interceptor combines the capability to intercept air defense threats at a long range of 150 km...
Eurosam Signs Contract to Develop Next Gen SAMP/T Air Defence System
The Franco-Italian consortium, Eurosam has signed a contract with the European Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (known by its French acronym- OCCAR) to develop the next generation SAMP/T Air Defence System (ADS). The SAMP/T is seen as a competitor to the U
Indo-Israeli JV Makes First MRSAM for Indian Army
Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems (KRAS), a joint venture between Indias Kalyani Group and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems of Israel rolled out its first batch of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) for the Indian Army and the Air Force. The roll-out event marked KRAS' commitment to deliver more than 1000 MRSAM ‘missile kits for the military over the coming years
Ukrainian Navy Receives Prototype of Neptune Missile System
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense announced said that the prototypes of RK-360MT Neptune mobile anti-ship cruise missile system were handed over to the military. “Prototypes of the coastal mobile missile system with anti-ship missiles RK-360MT Neptune were transferred to the Ukrainian Navy,” the ministry said
Israel Completes Tests of Upgraded Iron Dome System
Israel Missile Defense Organization and Rafael announced today that they completed advanced tests of upgraded Iron Dome weapon system. In a statement, the company said: “This campaign, along with two recent Iron Dome tests, demonstrated a significant upgrade of the systems technological capabilities
U.S. Navy Awards Lockheed $559M for Trident II Missile Systems
The U.S Navy awarded Lockheed Martin $559 million for Trident II (D5) missiles
China to Start Exporting HQ-17AE Field Air Defense Missile
China has cleared the HQ-17AE troop-accompanying field air defense missile system, dubbed “low altitude aircraft hunter,” for export. Developed by the Second Academy of China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC), the made-for-export HQ-17AE has a series of high performance parameters and is integrated with many advanced technologies
Russia Working on New Strategic Missile System
Russia has launched a project to develop a new-generation strategic missile system named Kedr. The project is currently in the research and development phase, a source in the rocket and space industry was quoted as saying by
South Korean K2 Tanks Deployed Near Poland's Border with Russia
Rostec Develops Car-mounted FPV Drone Suppression Device
Lockheed's PAC-3 Missile Production Grows by 30% in 2024, With 20% Expansion
German Bundestag Approves Additional Meteor Missiles, New Eurofighter Helmet System
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...