Iran Launches Noor-3 Military Satellite into Orbit
The Islamic Revolutionary Guards of Iran (IRGC) has declared a successful launch of the Noor-3 military satellite into outer space, marking the third successful orbit achieved. Iranian Communications Minister Isa Zarepour was quoted as saying by state media that Iran's aerospace division had placed Noor-3 in orbit at an altitude of...
Azerbaijan’s Space Agency Buys Israeli Satellites
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Azerbaijan's space agency, Azercosmos, have announced an agreement for the sale of two of IAI's multispectral electro-optical satellites. The satellites offer a native resolution better than 0
Two More S-400 Squadrons before 2025: Indian Air Chief Marshal
Amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, S-400 deliveries to India has faced interruptions, yet two additional squadrons are slated for arrival within the next two years. "As you all know our contract was for five squadrons but we could only receive three
Engine Malfunction Caused Crash of Russia's Luna Spacecraft on Moon's Surface
The Russian Luna-25 spacecraft's crash on the Moon's surface in August has been attributed to an engine malfunction due to the abnormal functioning of the on-board control complex. The spacecraft, which marked Russia's first lunar mission in modern history, experienced a critical failure during its descent and ultimately collided with the...
Estonia Pressured to Buy 'Obsolete' U.S.-made ATACMS Missiles
Estonia is facing mounting pressure to purchase MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles from the United States, despite the fact that the U.S
Japanese Tech Firm to Develop Satellite for On-orbit Refueling, Space Debris Removal
Astroscale Holdings Inc., a Japanese startup headquartered in Tokyo since its inception in 2013, announced on Friday that it secured a $25
South Korea to Develop New Surface-to-Ground Guided Weapon-II
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), led by Director Eom Dong-hwan, has announced its commitment to invest approximately 290 billion won ($218.4 million) from September 2023 to December 2027 in the development project of the Tactical Surface-to-Ground Guided Weapon-II system
Pentagon Acquires Control of Starlink Satellites Operating Over Ukraine
The Pentagon has received control of a portion of Starlink satellite communication terminals used by the Defense Forces, with Elon Musk facilitating the transfer. This revelation comes from Musk's biographer, Walter Isaacson, as reported in
Poland Granted U.S. Approval for $4B IAMD Battle Command System Purchase
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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
Netherlands Allocates €500M for Extra Ammunition
Ukrainian ATACMS Strikes Target Russian S-400, Fighters in Crimea
Ruselectronics Develops Technology Extending Short-Wave Radio Range to 6,000 km
Indonesian Navy Chief Considers Interim Submarine Purchase Amidst Operational Needs
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
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...