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DARPA’s Robotic In-Space Mechanic Ready for Launch in 2024
November 9, 2022 @ 05:55 AMThe Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) said all component-level tests are complete on Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) program and the on-orbit demonstration mission is on schedule for launch in 2024. The RSGS goal is to enable inspection and servicing of satellites in geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO), where hundreds of satellites provide communications, meteorological, national security, and other vital functions
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Belgium Eyes AMRAAM Missiles for F-16, F-35 Jets
November 9, 2022 @ 05:24 AMBelgium could soon place an order for AMRAAM missiles to arm the Air Forces F-16 and F-35 fighter jets. On Tuesday, the U
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Japan to Remodel Type-03 Surface-to-Air Missiles to Detect Hypersonic Weapons
November 8, 2022 @ 01:57 PMJapan wants to remodel the Type-03 intermediate-range guided missile so they could help intercept hypersonic glide weapons. The government will mention the project in the National Security Strategy that is expected to be revised by year-end
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Rebuilding Russia-damaged An-225 Mriya Aircraft will cost €500M, 30% Parts Resuable
November 8, 2022 @ 01:33 PMUkraines Antonov is working on rebuilding An-225 Mriya aircraft, worlds largest cargo plane considered a symbol of the countrys aviation capabilities, damaged by Russians in the early days of the Ukraine invasion. The project to restore the aircraft is expected to cost €500 million
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U.S. NASAMS, Spanish Aspide Air Defense Systems Arrive in Ukraine
November 8, 2022 @ 09:43 AMUkraines defense minister Oleksii Reznikov has confirmed that U.S
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Ex-U.S. Army Helicopter Pilot Found Guilty of Spying for China
November 8, 2022 @ 09:14 AMA retired U.S
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China Unveils FH-97A Multipurpose Loyal Wingman Drone
November 8, 2022 @ 04:23 AMChinas FH-97A loyal wingman, a new type of drone that can accompany manned aircraft and provide it with intelligence, information and firepower support, made its debut at the Airshow China 2022 (Nov. 8-13) in Zhuhai
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U.S.-made M58 Mine Clearing Line Charge Systems Spotted in Ukraine
November 7, 2022 @ 07:58 AMThe United States appears to have delivered M58 Mine Clearing Line Charge (MICLIC) systems to Ukraine. The M58 was seen in a photo shared by Ukraines military on
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Germany May Reduce ‘Dependency’ on Swiss Weapons after Switzerland Blocks Munitions Export...
November 7, 2022 @ 06:20 AMTraditionally neutral Switzerland has yet again blocked Germany from sending Swiss-made munitions to warn-torn Ukraine, which may force Germany to reduce its "dependency" on importing weapons, even from the “neutral” country. “There is no reason to reply favorably to the German request to transmit Swiss military equipment to Ukraine,” Economic Affairs Minister Guy Parmelin explained in a letter to German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht last week
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U.S. to Ok F-16 Sale to Turkey in 2 Months
November 5, 2022 @ 07:23 AMThe United States is likely to approve the sale of F-16 combat aircraft to Turkey – a deal which has been in troubled waters since its purchase of Russian S-400 missile systems – in about two months. After being denied Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II jets, Turkey sought new F-16s and 80 modernization kits for old jets
Lockheed Martin Awarded $35 Billion for THAAD Missile Defense Interceptor Production
Russian Drones Destroy US MAAWLR Air Defense System in Ukraine
Russia’s YAK-130M Modernized Combat-Trainer Conducts Maiden Flight
American MAAWLR Air Defense System Seen in Ukraine
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
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