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Lockheed Martin, L3 Harris to Build Space Development Agency Tranche 2 Satellites
January 17, 2024 @ 07:28 AMLockheed Martin and L3Harris Technologies have collectively secured contracts totaling nearly $1.8 billion from the Space Development Agency (SDA) for the Tranche 2 Tracking Layer constellation, which aims to bolster global missile threat detection, warning, tracking, and identification, including addressing the challenges posed by hypersonic systems
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Airbus Helicopters to Acquire VTOL UAV Manufacturer, Aerovel
January 16, 2024 @ 09:47 AMAirbus Helicopters and Aerovel have inked an agreement for Airbus to acquire Aerovel and its unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor. The move is part of Airbus' strategic plan to bolster its portfolio of tactical unmanned solutions
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UK to Provide $225M Drone Assistance to Ukraine: Sunak
January 14, 2024 @ 06:37 AMIn a surprise visit to Kyiv on Friday, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak revealed a comprehensive military aid package as part of a new multibillion-dollar aid initiative for Ukraine, covering a significant investment of $225 million in drone technology. The aid, pledged for a decade, comes at a crucial time as Ukraine's allies in Brussels and Washington grapple with securing funding amid Russia's increasing military buildup
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MBDA's Sea Ceptor for Poland's Miecznik Frigates
January 13, 2024 @ 08:05 AMPoland has awarded a contract to MBDA for the installation of the Sea Ceptor naval air defense system on the country's three new Miecznik-class frigates. The Sea Ceptor system is known for safeguarding naval vessels against contemporary air and surface threats, including supersonic anti-ship missiles and unmanned surface vessels
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DRDO Tests Next-Generation AKASH Air Defense System
January 12, 2024 @ 12:59 PMIndia's Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has confirmed the testing of its new anti-aircraft missile system, AKASH-NG. The announcement was made via DRDO's official ‘X page
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South Korea Tests Modified Ground-based Tactical Missile
January 12, 2024 @ 12:47 PMSouth Korea has announced the successful test-firing of an enhanced version of its domestically developed Korean Tactical Surface to Surface Missile-I (KTSSM-I). Military sources revealed on Friday that the launch of the modified KTSSM-I took place on Thursday at the testing site of the Agency for Defense Development in Taean County, located 109 kilometers southwest of Seoul
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AUKUS Nations Unite for Deep Space Surveillance with Northrop Grumman's Advanced Radar...
January 12, 2024 @ 08:11 AMThe United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom have joined forces to establish the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC), a system designed to enhance space domain awareness, particularly in geosynchronous orbit. Spearheaded by Northrop Grumman Corporation, this initiative signifies a significant expansion of the AUKUS alliance's focus into the crucial realm of space security
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U.S. and Allies Launch Tomahawk Missile Strikes in Yemen, Escalating Conflict with...
January 12, 2024 @ 02:14 AMIn a significant escalation of the conflict in Yemen, the United States, along with its allies, has officially confirmed the commencement of airstrikes against Houthi targets. The Tomahawk military strikes targeted over a dozen locations in Yemen controlled by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia, marking a departure from the Biden administration's efforts to avoid direct involvement in the Middle East conflict
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Ukraine's New Chatbot Initiative Aids Families of Missing Russian Soldiers
January 11, 2024 @ 02:33 PMUkraine has unveiled a new online chatbot service to help Russian citizens with missing soldier relatives get information about their loved ones. The initiative aims to provide objective and transparent details about whether the soldiers are confirmed killed or held as prisoners of war (POWs),
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Israeli Forces Secure Gaza City and Northern Region; Foil ISIS Plot in...
January 11, 2024 @ 10:27 AMIn a significant development, the Israeli Army has successfully gained full control over Gaza City and the entirety of Northern Gaza. Simultaneously, Israeli intelligence and police services have thwarted a major terrorist plot planned by ISIS against Jerusalem,
Czech Republic Orders Saab’s Mobile Air Defence System worth $189M
Indonesia–France Scorpene Submarine Deal Comes Into Force
U.S. Navy Moves Closer to Submarine-Launched Drone Ops Using REMUS 620
Poland Secures $4B U.S. Loan for F-35s, Patriot Missiles Under Defense Push...
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...