DefenceTalkRussian air forces have recently tested a new hypersonic aircraft missile, a source in the military-industrial complex told TASS. The missile is being created for a modified version of the Tu-22M3M aircraft, the source added. “Recently, a new hypersonic missile was tested on the Tu-22M3. The missile will be part of the armament range of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-tests-new-hypersonic-missile-designed-for-tu-22m3m-strategic-bomber-75520/

DefenceTalkThe US is pulling out four of its powerful Patriot missile systems from Saudi Arabia, after determining the threat from Iran that sparked an arms buildup in the region last year had waned, a Defense Department official said Thursday. Two of the anti-missile batteries deployed following the September attacks on Saudi oil installations “are now […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-pulling-patriot-missile-batteries-from-saudi-75472/

DefenceTalkThe Javelin™ Joint Venture team, a partnership of Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a business of Raytheon Technologies, and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) completed the first production Javelin F-Model (FGM-148F) missile. Javelin is a versatile, man-portable, fire-and-forget weapon system. The F-Model has an advanced, multipurpose warhead that can defeat current and future armor, including explosive reactive […]https://www.defencetalk.com/javelin-joint-venture-completes-the-1st-f-model-missile-75448/

DefenceTalkNorthrop Grumman Corporation and Raytheon Missiles and Defense, a business of Raytheon Technologies, are partnering to pursue a U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) contract for the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI). This strategic partnership will offer the MDA an interceptor solution that will support the warfighter and MDA’s efforts to rapidly deploy a system that complements […]https://www.defencetalk.com/northrop-and-raytheon-missiles-and-defense-partner-on-next-generation-interceptor-75384/

DefenceTalkF. E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE: There is no question about it – the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) mission is a unique portion of the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) nuclear enterprise. Even as the nation is battling the COVID-19 pandemic, the nuclear mission requires a 24/7/365 work force that is always ready and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/minuteman-iii-test-launch-on-schedule-mission-ready-amid-pandemic-75364/

DefenceTalkLockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) successfully tested its next-generation long-range missile designed for the Army’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) program at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. All objectives were achieved in the third and final flight demonstration as part of the Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction phase of the program. Today’s flawless performance follows a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/lockheeds-prsm-proves-reliability-in-third-us-army-flight-test-75355/

DefenceTalkSyrian air defence intercepted several missiles fired during an “Israeli” air strike on Monday against targets near the capital Damascus, the official SANA news agency reported. It did not give details of the positions targeted shortly before dawn but said the military “shot down a number of missiles before they reached their targets”. SANA described […]https://www.defencetalk.com/syria-air-defence-intercepts-israeli-missiles-state-media-75289/

DefenceTalkThe U.S. Navy awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation $165 million for Lot 9 full rate production (FRP) of the AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) in March. Assets will include all-up round missiles and captive air training missiles for the U.S. Navy and foreign military sales. “AARGM provides the U.S. Navy and allies unmatched protection to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/northrops-anti-radiation-guided-missile-continues-to-protect-the-us-navy-75250/

DefenceTalkSeoul: North Korea fired several suspected cruise missiles Tuesday towards the sea, according to the South’s military, with analysts saying Pyongyang was demonstrating the breadth of its arsenal. The “multiple projectiles” fired from Munchon in the east of the country were believed to be “short-range cruise missiles”, the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/north-korea-fires-multiple-suspected-cruise-missiles-75141/

DefenceTalkNuclear-armed North Korea successfully tested “super-large multiple rocket launchers”, state media said on Monday, but leader Kim Jong Un was not described as commanding the drill as analysts say Pyongyang seeks to normalise its launches. With the world focused on the coronavirus pandemic and North Korea insisting it has not had a single COVID-19 case, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/north-korea-says-tested-super-large-rocket-launchers-74998/