Israel’s BARAK ER Interceptor Hits Ballistic Missile
The Barak ER (Extended Range) interceptor produced by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) successfully struck a ballistic missile target. BARAK provides protection against a range of air, sea and ground threats, including ballistic, ground-to-ground, and cruise missiles, UAVs, and helicopters
Iran Unveils New Air Defense Missiles at Military Parade
Iran revealed a host of new military equipment including air defense missiles during the Army Day parade on Sunday. The event was held in compliance with the coronavirus restrictions
Greek Patriot Missiles to be Deployed in Saudi Arabia: Report
An agreement to deploy a Greek Patriot missile system in Saudi Arabia could be signed when top Greece officials visit Riyadh next week. On April 20, Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias and National Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos are scheduled to arrive in the Saudi capital
U.S. Military’s Next-Gen Nuke Program Clears Baseline Review
Northrop Grumman said today that it conducted the Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program. The program is on track for Initial Operational Capability (IOC) by 2029
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 in Moscow
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
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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 and ballistic targets as part of IAIs BARAK interceptors family of various ranges
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
Belgium Announces €1 Bln Aid to Ukraine Including 4 F-16s
Chinese Soldiers Captured Fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Zelenskyy Demands Global Response
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Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
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NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
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Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
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