Air & Missile Defense
International Cooperation in Systems Manufacturing for Barak 8 Missile
RAFAEL presented a $100 M contract to KRAS (Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems India) for the manufacturing of 1,000 BARAK 8/ MRSAM missile kits to...
Breakthrough in Radar Development by ELTA Systems and Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin and ELTA Systems, a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries successfully completed a demonstration of their radar solution for the U.S. Army’s Lower...
Next-Generation Missile System Ready for Serial Production
The S-500 Prometey, Russia’s next-generation surface-to-air long-range missile system, has completed most of its trials and is ready to go into series production. These...
Prototype Rocket Intended to Benefit Future Weapon System
The Chinese have commonly been known as being very innovative and up to date when it comes to developing technology. Not only are they...
New Technology to Enhance Air Defense
The rise in ballistic missile threats on the US necessitates a shift in air defense method. The US Marine Corps has recently awarded Northrop...
Shift in US Stance Regarding Armed UAV Sales
"The United States approved the sale of the armed drones to India. We have offered integrated air and missile defense technology to India," according...
Tech to Prevent Collateral Injuries
The United States has a responsibility to ensure minimal civilian casualties during airstrikes, including those conducted by allies and coalition nations.
Collateral damage involves...
Advanced Decoy Device Tested
The British Royal Air Force (RAF) has begun testing the latest version of the BriteCloud missile decoy on its Typhoon fighter aircraft. The technology...
The Future of Aircraft Countermeasures: Lasers
Lockheed Martin, along with Boeing and Northrop Grumman, are developing a laser defense system designed to defend Air Force aircraft from inbound air to...
“Mini Missile” Can Defend Against Artillery and Mortar Threats
When the term “missile” comes to mind, most people usually imagine a very large rocket with the capability to destroy a neighborhood. Lockheed Martin,...
Major Change Required in Battlefield Laser Tech
For years, the US Army has been drawn to the possibilities of directed-energy laser weapons that have a "cost per engagement substantially lower than...
U.S. Approves Sale of Patriot System to Bahrain
The United States State Department has approved the possible military sale of the Patriot air and missile defense system to Bahrain. The contract is...
Infrasound Sensor to Detect Rocket Launches
A new technology under development will ultimately detect distant enemy rockets and artillery fire, providing early warning — and potentially saving lives. A team...
Turkish-US Dispute Again Over S-400 System
Turkey’s increasing closeness with Russia has been driving Washington and Ankara apart on a number of fronts, including military sales and negotiations over the...
New Contract to Develop THAAD Ballistic Missile Interceptors
Lockheed Martin has closed a $2.54 billion contract to build missile defense rocket interceptors for the United States and Saudi Arabia. U.S. officials at...
Australia Purchases Advanced Air Missile System
Australia is enhancing its air and missile defense. The national advanced Surface to Air Missile System, NASAMS, was selected for the Australian Government’s Short...
This Military Laser is Manipulated by Xbox Controller
The US Army warfighters are now training with lasers to attack threats in the sky, in order to gain hands-on experience operating a high-energy...
Is Japan Deviating from its Defense-Oriented Policy?
Japan has been known for its defense-oriented policy. However, Tokyo now plans to extend the range of its ASM-3 air-launched anti-ship missile in order...
This New Air Defense System is Based on Advanced Technologies
A new advanced air defense system incorporates several unique technologies. Lockheed Martin has teamed up with Saab and Diehl Defense to deliver the Falcon...
Hypersonic Weapon Development Reaches Significant Stage
A joint effort of the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the US Air Force focuses on the development and demonstration of...
Improved Defense for VIP Aircraft
The U.S. will sell India equipment similar to the one used on the two ‘Air Force One’ Boeing 747 aircraft that carry the US...
US Anti-Drone Marine Weapon System
U.S. Navy ships often face risks of attack when going through narrow passages such as the Suez Canal or the Hormuz strait. Protecting itself...
