N. Korea May Conduct Nuclear Warhead, Ballistic Missile Tests Soon
North Korea said Tuesday it plans to conduct nuclear warhead and ballistic missile tests "soon", state media reported, in an escalation of threats against Seoul and Washington. "Kim Jong Un
IAF To Test Fire Astra Missile During Iron Fist 2016
The Indian Air Force will officially test fire Astra, the Beyond-Visual-Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM), from the Su-30MKI aircraft for the first time during the Iron Fist exercise this week. The missile launch will take place on March 18 in the Pokhran deserts in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, TOI...
Iran Tests More Missiles Amid Criticism
Iran recently conducted more missile tests, firing two rockets that successfully hit targets over 850 miles away. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps of Iran conducted a second successive day of missile tests on Wednesday from the eastern part of the Alborz mountain range that hugs the Caspian Sea in northern Iran,...
India To Test Anti-Radiation Missile On Su-30MKI
Indias Defense Research Development Organization (DRDO) scientists will test prototypes of indigenous new generation anti-radiation missile (NGARM) for captive flight trials on Su-30 MKI aircraft to validate its seeker, structural integrity, navigation and control system, and aerodynamic capability in June. “Indias DRDO scientists will undertake ground testing of NGARM in April...
US Starts David’s Sling Missile Components Delivery To Israeli Air Force
The Israeli Air Force has begun receiving the main components of the Davids Sling air defense system from the US Missile Defense Agency. The Israeli Defense Ministry said Tuesday that the handover would take a number of weeks to complete
S. Korea Dismisses Rumors On THAAD Purchase
South Koreas Defense Ministry on Monday has denied reports on possible purchase of US-built THAAD missile defense system. "(The speculation) is a mere rumor
Permanent Deployment Of Kalibr Missile Carrying Russian Corvettes In Mediterranean
The Russian Navy corvettes equipped with Kalibr cruise missile will be permanently deployed in the Mediterranean, a Russian Navy admiral said. The vessels from the Black Sea fleet will continue sailing as part of Russias naval group in the Mediterranean tasked with supporting anti-terrorist operations in Syria, Commander Admiral Alexander Vitko told RIA Novosti
Saudi Intercepts Scud Missile From Yemen
Saudi Arabia intercepted a Scud missile fired towards the kingdom by Iran-backed rebels in Yemen, the local media reported Sunday. The official Saudi SPA news agency said the missile was destroyed by the kingdoms air defenses at around 2145 (1845 GMT) on Saturday, around 100 kilometers (60 miles) from its border with Yemen
Iranian Air Force Receives Home-Grown ‘Nasr’ Cruise Missile
Iranian Air Force has received air-launched version of the home grown cruise missile, ‘Nasr. “One of the main priorities are plans to design, optimize and upgrade the systems and equipment that the Air Force requiews for aerial battles,” Air Force Commander Brigadier General Hassan Shahsafi, General Dehqan was quoted as saying by
MBDA To Deliver Test ASRAAM Missiles For UK’s F-35B Fighter
MBDA has commenced deliveries of Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missiles (ASRAAM) for the forthcoming integration onto the UKs F-35B. The first missile was delivered to the US during January in conjunction with BAE Systems (the UKs F-35 weapon integration lead)
Boeing-led Test Improves U.S. Missile Defense Technology
A Boeing-led industry team has successfully tested improvements to the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system, a missile defense technology. Working with the U
Raytheon Wins US Navy Contract For Weapons Systems Integration Support
Raytheon Missile Systems has won a $12 million US Navy contract to provide up to 52,473 hours of advanced technology insertion and integration support of weapons systems. The systems supported include AIM-9 Sidewinder, AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM), AGM-65 Maverick, AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW), R/UGM-109 Tomahawk, XM982 Excalibur, BGM-71 tube-launched, optically-tracked, wireless-guided (TOW) missile, Standard missile, Evolved Sea Sparrow missile, Talon, Pyros and Griffin
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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...