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US Patriot Defense System Arrives in Morocco for Critical Field Tests
DefenseNews : Doha – Morocco’s air defense is set for a major upgrade as the US-made Patriot missile system arrived for field testing at the Royal Armed Forces’ main air defense base in Salé, marking a key step toward its formal acquisition. The advanced air defense system’s arrival, confirmed by multiple sources on Tuesday, caps years of behind-the-scenes negotiations between Morocco and the United States. Three Patriot launchers were spotted being transported on Moroccan highways, pointing to the commencement of technical evaluations and ope…
US Army will not conduct Typhon live-fire at exercises in Philippines
The U.S. Army will not conduct a live-fire operation of its Mid-Range Capability missile system, known as Typhon, during exercises in the Philippines this spring, according to the service commander in charge of U.S. Army Pacific operations. “We are not planning to conduct live-fire in the Philippines right now,” Maj. Gen. Jeffrey VanAntwerp, deputy chief of staff of operations, plans and training at U.S. Army Pacific, told reporters in a media briefing Thursday. The news comes almost a year after the Army’s 1st Multi-Domain Task Force transpor…
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Boeing wins contract for NGAD fighter jet, dubbed F-47
DefenseNews : The Pentagon has awarded the long-awaited contract for the Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance future fighter jet, known as NGAD, to Boeing, President Donald Trump announced Friday. The sixth-generation fighter, which will replace the F-22 Raptor, will be designated the F-47, Trump said. It will have “state-of-the-art stealth technologies [making it] virtually unseeable,” and will fly alongside multiple autonomous drone wingmen, known as collaborative combat aircraft. “It’s something the likes of which nobody has ever seen …
DefenseNews: Launch delays hamper near-term impact of GPS experimentation program
DefenseNews: The Space Force is looking for ways to experiment with new technologies on its next-generation GPS satellites, but persistent delays to a key demonstration program could limit its options. The service planned to launch the Navigation Technology Satellite-3 demonstration, dubbed NTS-3, in 2022 with an eye toward experimenting with new positioning, navigation and timing signals and payloads that could be installed on future GPS satellites and shape its long-term plans for the constellation. The service planned to launch the Navigati…
Russia attacked Ukraine with new ballistic missile
DefenseNews : The Kremlin fired a new intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine on Thursday in response to Kyiv’s use this week of American and British missiles capable of striking deeper into Russia, President Vladimir Putin said. In a televised address to the country, the Russian president warned that U.S. air defense systems would be powerless to stop the new missile, which he said flies at ten times the speed of sound and which he called the Oreshnik — Russian for hazelnut tree. He also said it could be used to attack any Ukrainian …
Russia Deploys New Ballistic Missile Against Ukraine Amid Escalating Tensions: Putin Confirms Strategic Shift
DefenseNews : In a significant development in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that his country has used a new ballistic missile to strike Ukrainian targets. This latest military escalation highlights Moscow's evolving tactics amid a prolonged and intensifying war. The Russian Ministry of Defense detailed the deployment of this advanced missile, claiming it demonstrates superior precision and power. Ukrainian officials have yet to confirm specific details but expressed concerns about the incre…
Turkey's Drone Milestone: Successful Aircraft Carrier Takeoff and Landing Marks Historic Feat for Bayraktar Kızılelma Strike UAV
DefenseNews : Turkey has achieved a significant milestone in its defense technology with the Bayraktar Kızılelma, an advanced unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), successfully completing its first takeoff and landing on the TCG Anadolu, the country's largest warship. This groundbreaking achievement signifies Turkey's commitment to integrating cutting-edge drone capabilities into its naval operations, further enhancing its strategic autonomy in military aviation. A Game-Changing Development The Bayraktar Kızılelma's successful car…
Elbit Systems and IAI See Boosted Sales Amid Ongoing Conflict
DefenseNews : Elbit Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), two leading defense companies in Israel, have reported significant increases in sales and contracts amidst heightened conflict in the region. The surge reflects growing global demand for advanced defense systems and military equipment, driven by geopolitical tensions and security needs. 1. Elbit Systems' Milestones Elbit Systems, known for its diverse portfolio ranging from artillery systems to drone technologies, has experienced a robust uptick in orders. Recent contracts …
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