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U.S. Minuteman III Replacement Program Faces Soaring Costs Amid $95.8B Budget Blowout...
January 19, 2024 @ 11:36 AMThe United States' endeavor to replace its ground-based nuclear arsenal, anchored by the Minuteman III, has officially blown through its budget of $95.8 billion due to the unforeseen impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation, according to a statement released by the Air Force on Thursday
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Japan Agrees to Purchase 400 Tomahawk Missiles
January 18, 2024 @ 12:59 PMJapan signed a contract with the United States on Thursday to buy 400 long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, seeking to acquire the capability of striking an adversary's territory with China and North Korea in mind. Faced with growing Chinese military clout and a nuclear-armed North Korea, the Japanese government plans to double its defense spending to 2% of GDP by 2027
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North Korea Tests of Solid-fuel Missile Tipped with Hypersonic Weapon
January 15, 2024 @ 06:09 AMNorth Korea announced the successful testing of a solid-fueled intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) equipped with a hypersonic maneuverable controlled warhead on Monday. The missile reportedly covered around 1,000 kilometers and marks the regime's first missile launch of the year
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France Signs €5 Billion Deal for 42 Rafale Fighter Jets
January 13, 2024 @ 08:24 AMAt the conclusion of December 2023, the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) awarded Dassault Aviation a substantial order for 42 Rafale combat aircraft, designated as "tranche 5," to fortify the capabilities of the French Air Force (AAE). The deal, valued at over €5 billion (U
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Brazilian Navy Commissions Second Scorpene Submarine in ProSub Program
January 13, 2024 @ 06:15 AMThe Brazilian Navy officially commissioned the Humaitá, the second submarine of the Scorpène class, as part of the ProSub program. The ceremony, attended by Brazilian Minister of Defence, José Mucio Monteiro, and French General Delegate for Armaments, Emmanuel Chiva, celebrated the completion of sea trials and the submarine's entry into service
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South Korea's DAPA to Launch Military Satellites for Project 425 with SpaceX's
January 8, 2024 @ 01:43 PMSouth Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), under the leadership of Director Eom Dong-hwan, has unveiled plans for the launch of the 2nd and 3rd military satellites of Project 425. These Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites are scheduled to be deployed utilizing SpaceX's Falcon-9 launch vehicle from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Base in Florida later this year
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Japan to Export Missiles, Artillery Shells to U.S., U.K
December 27, 2023 @ 05:37 AMJapan is set to export missiles and artillery shells to the United States and the United Kingdom, marking a significant departure from its long-standing pacifist policies. The decision comes as a former defense minister, Itsunori Onodera, advocates for the loosening of restrictions on military exports to showcase Japan's advanced defense technology on the global stage
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Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industry Reveals Advanced Submarine Concept Featuring Vertical Launch Systems
December 18, 2023 @ 08:58 AMJapans Kawasaki Heavy Industry (KHI) unveiled a new submarine concept for the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF), intended to succeed the Taigei-class, on December 12. Notable design features include an aft sail placement for enhanced maneuverability and bow diving planes
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U.S. Army Receives First Precision Strike Missiles from Lockheed Martin
December 12, 2023 @ 03:53 AMLockheed Martin has delivered the first Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM) to the U.S
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Russian Navy Adds Three New Submarines
December 7, 2023 @ 06:13 AMRussian Navy has bolstered its maritime capabilities by adding two nuclear-powered submarines and a diesel-electric boat to its fleet, according to reports from state media. Additionally, two more undersea platforms are slated to join the naval service later this year
Pentagon to Arm Warfighters with ‘Made in America’ Low-Cost Drones
Norway to Buy 9 Sikorsky HH-60W Helicopters Worth $2.6 Billion
L3Harris Delivers First Overhauled P-8A Poseidon from 139-Aircraft Navy Fleet
South Korea’s DAPA Finishes Incheon Class Frigate Search Radar Upgrade
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...