Poland, Lockheed to Integrate HIMARS Launcher onto Jelcz Truck
The Polish Armaments Agency has signed a framework agreement with Lockheed Martin for the Homar-A Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS). Under the program, Polish industry will work with Lockheed Martin to integrate key components of the HIMARS rocket launcher onto a Jelcz 6x6 truck
Estonia, Latvia Sign Contract to Purchase IRIS-T SLM Air Defense System
Estonia and Latvia signed a framework agreement with Diehl Defence for the acquisition of IRIS-T SLM medium-range ground-based air defense systems. Magnus-Valdemar Saar, the Director General of the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI), stated that the first IRIS-T SLM systems will be operational by 2025
Northrop Grumman’s GEM Solid Rocket Motors Help Launch 'National Security Payload’
The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V today successfully launched a 'national security payload' with the assistance of five Graphite Epoxy Motor (GEM 63) solid rocket boosters, manufactured by Northrop Grumman. They are designated as
Roscosmos Plans to Launch 130 Satellites for the 'Sphere' Internet Service
Information Satellite Systems Company 'Reshetnev,' a division of the Russian space agency Roscosmos, has secured a state contract to manufacture more than 130 Marathon satellites, an essential component of the Sphere federal project. These satellites will be part of the Marathon IoT global low-orbit multi-satellite data transmission system, according to Roscosmos...
Japanese Rocket Launches Moon Lander, X-ray Imaging Satellite
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) and the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) on H-IIA F47 from Tanegashima Space Center on September 7, 2023. The launch proceeded as planned, with XRISM separating from the launch vehicle approximately 14 minutes and 9 seconds after...
German IRIS-T Air Defense Systems Shot Down 110 Russian Cruise Missiles, Drones...
German firm Diehl Defense has claimed the successful interception and elimination of 110 Russian cruise missiles and drones in Ukraine by their two IRIS-T SLM air defense systems. Diehl Defense's Chief Program Officer, Harald Buschek, informed reporters at an air base in Todendorf, northern Germany, about the IRIS-T's accomplishment in neutralizing 110 Russian targets
BEL, IAI Collaborate on India's Short-Range Air Defense Systems
State-owned Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) of India and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate in meeting India's needs in the Short-Range Air Defence Systems sector. The companies did not provide any further details on the collaboration or the roles they would play
Poland Orders Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence System for $1.5B
Poland has granted a contract valued at roughly $1.5 billion to Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) for the supply of four NSM (Naval Strike Missile) Coastal Defence System (CDS) squadrons
Norway to Supply Missiles for Ukraine's Sweden-donated IRIS-T Air Defence System
Norway has
Turkey’s Own ‘Patriot’- SIPER Air Defense System Test Fires 150 Km Missile...
The first firing of Turkeys SİPER Air Defense Systems Product 2 Missile that can reach targets 150 km away was carried out on Friday. The SIPER is considered a competitor to the American Patriot and the Russian S-400 air defense systems
Putin Orders Roscosmos to Set up Starlink-like Low-earth Satellite Network
Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed space agency Roscosmos and the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI) to present proposals for creating extremely low-earth orbiting satellites by December 1 this year. The satellite constellation is intended to rival Elon Musk-owned SpaceX's Starlink that is being used by Ukrainian forces for encrypted broadband internet enabling secure battlefield communication
Lockheed Martin, Poland Finalize PAC-3 WISLA Phase-2 Offsets
Lockheed Martin and the Ministry of Defence of Poland have concluded an arrangement outlining offset obligations in support of the PAC-3 WISLA Phase II program. The agreement creates eight new projects and provide new areas of technology, training, and technical assistance to the Polish defence industrial base
Ukraine Expands Soviet Armored Vehicle Upgrades With Spanish-made Guardian Turret Modules
India Clears Army, Air Force ALH Dhruv Helicopters for Operations After Safety...
Bulgaria Rejects Claims of Sabotage at Air Base Over F-16 Issues
Saudi Arabia Set to Acquire 1,000 AMRAAM Missiles worth $3.5B
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...
