Raytheon, Rafael to Build Facility to Jointly Produce Iron Dome’s Tamir Missile...
Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX, has teamed up with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to set up a facility in East Camden, Arkansas, for producing the Tamir missile, a crucial part of both the Iron Dome Weapon System and its American counterpart, SkyHunter. Through the Raytheon-Rafael Area Protection Systems joint venture, the...
Two Indian Start-ups Partner U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory in Space Technologies...
In a historic first, two Indian startups, 114AI, an artificial intelligence firm that develops dual-use software for domain awareness, and 3rd ITECH, India's sole image sensor company, will partner with the Air Force Research Lab's Space Vehicles Directorate. This is the first time that AFRL will work with non-U
US Approves Rolling Airframe Missiles Sale to Japan
The United States has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan of Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM) Block 2B Tactical Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $74.6 million
Lithuania Approved to Buy AIM-120C-8 Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM)
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Lithuania of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $100 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today
Northrop Grumman Completes Design Review of Future Missile Warning Satellite
Northrop Grumman has successfully completed a Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Relay Ground Station-Asia (RGS-A) under a contract with the U.S
Russia Develops Defense System Against Suicide Boats
Russia has unveiled modernised version of Komar 3M47-03E ship-based missile launcher, designed to target surface sea drones. The system made its debut at the Interpolitex-2023 exhibition in Moscow, as reported by RIA Novosti
Israel to Deploy Iron Beam Laser System Against Hamas Rockets
Israel is fast-tracking the deployment of the Iron Beam laser air defense system, marking its possible inaugural use in a combat scenario. The development was reported by news outlet
Russia May Deploy S-400 System to Kyrgyzstan Following Agreement on Joint Air...
Russia is expected to deploy several air defense systems, including S-300 and S-400 systems, in Kyrgyzstan following the recent approval by the Kyrgyzstan's parliament of an agreement with Russia to establish a joint air defense system network. This collaborative initiative is set to bolster both nations' capabilities in safeguarding their airspace
Boeing, Nammo to Integrate JDAM computer onto a Ramjet Projectile for Precision...
Boeing and Nammo will attempt to integrate the mission computer from a Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) onto a Ramjet -powered artillery projectile to achieve precision long range artillery fire. Boeing on Tuesday announced a new "record' for the longest indirect fire test of a ramjet-powered artillery projectile without specifying the distance achieved
Hamas Overwhelms Israeli Iron Dome with Salvo Rocket Barrage: Reports
Hamas overwhelmed Israel's supposedly "impenetrable" Iron Dome air defense system by discovering its weakness, firing hundreds of rockets in a very short time span. Over 5,000 rockets were launched toward Israel from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip in just 20 minutes after the declaration of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, as per Israeli media
First Mass-produced Sarmat Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles Ready for Deployment
The Russian Ministry of Defense has disclosed that the initial consignment of Sarmat super-heavy intercontinental ballistic missiles is set to enter operational service imminently. In an official statement released on Saturday, the ministry announced that manufacturer Krasmash is currently producing the first batch of these mass-produced missiles, which will soon be deployed for combat duty
Raytheon Wins $39M Contract to Develop Air Base Air Defense Software Prototype...
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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...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...