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SDA's latest Tracking Layer contract includes 6 'fire control' sats - Breaking Defense
An SDA official explained that the six "preliminary fire control" satellites in Tracking Layer Tranche 2 will carry a mix of wide-field-of-view and medium-field-of-view infrared cameras.
US Foreign Military Sales deals mushroomed to $80.9 billion in 2023 - Breaking Defense
The FY23 total marked a 55 percent hike in weapon sales and deliveries to foreign countries over the previous year.
Russia’s Boom Business Goes Bust
Moscow’s arms exports have fallen to levels not seen since the Soviet Union’s collapse.
foreignpolicy.com
In one year US sold roughly as much as Russia does in one decade.
Russian Arms Exports Reach $211 Bln in 2000-2023 Sales
Russia continues to reap huge profits from its vast arms export system abroad, according to data from Rosoboronexport.
sputniknews.in
RTX Completes Technical Review for Prototype of US Navy's Ha
--High-speed, long-range missile will provide greater anti-surface warfare capability
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Northrop Grumman Passes Preliminary Design Review for Next Generation Interceptor Solution
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Jan. 31, 2024 – The Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) Next Generation Interceptor team completed its All-Up Round (AUR) Preliminary Design Review (PDR), in partnership with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on January 26. Meeting...
Refueling, propulsion 'jetpacks' near term Space Force 'mobility' plans - Breaking Defense
"People need to have a realistic expectation of the demand signal," said Col. Joyce Bulson, who heads Space Systems Command's servicing, mobility and logistics program, stressing that the service is "looking to leverage commercial services to the maximum extent possible, so we're not looking for...
Blue Canyon Technologies completes key milestones in DARPA's Blackjack program
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 31, 2024 - Raytheon Technologies Corporation (NYSE: RTX), through its small-satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, Blue Canyon Technologies (BCT), has announced a significant progression in the
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It's coming...
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US military eyes SpaceX Starship for 'sensitive and potentially dangerous missions': report
In this proposed arrangement, the Pentagon would fly Starship as a government-controlled vehicle.
Missile defense interceptor competition enters critical design phase
The Missile Defense Agency's homeland defense interceptor competition enters critical design review stage, putting it on a path for fielding by FY27.
www.defensenews.com
Space Force to start charging more spaceport fees this summer
The move follows a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act that lifts some restrictions on what range fees the Space Force can collect.
www.defensenews.com
Planned JDAM Upgrade Boosts Accuracy to 10 Feet
Planned JDAM Upgrade Boosts Accuracy to 10 Feet
Northrop Grumman Advances Homeland Defense with Early NGI Milestone
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 02, 2024 - In a significant step forward for U.S. homeland defense capabilities, Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) and its Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) team, in collaboration with the Missile Defen
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EMERGING TECHNOLOGY HORIZONS: Securing Directed Energy Weapon Supply Chains
EMERGING TECHNOLOGY HORIZONS: Securing Directed Energy Weapon Supply Chains
Space Force initiates MUOS Service Life Extension with Lockheed Martin design contract
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 05, 2024 - The U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command has taken a significant step towards enhancing global military communications by contracting Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] for the early design of two addi
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Tesla cars will be smarter than humans by 2033
Tesla cars will be smarter than humans by 2033, according to a new study by car and van leasing company, Vanarama.
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