Iran unveils ballistic missile, ‘new generation’ engines
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards unveiled Sunday a short-range ballistic missile that they said can be powered by a “new generation” of engines designed to put satellites into orbit. The Guards’ Sepahnews website said the Raad-500 missile was equipped with new Zoheir engines made of composite materials lighter than on earlier steel models. It also unveiled Salman […]
US Approves Nearly $1Bil Anti-Ship Missile Sale to Australia
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The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia of up to two hundred (200) AGM-158C, Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASMs) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $990 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government […]
#Cyprus orders missiles amid #Turkey gas tensions
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Cyprus has signed contracts for weapons orders to bolster its defences at a time of heightened tensions with Turkey over maritime gas deposits, its defense ministry confirmed Friday. “Contracts were signed related to upgrading specific weapons systems at an estimated cost of 240 million” euros, the ministry said in a statement. “Given the sensitivity of […]
Greece to send Patriot missiles to Saudi Arabia: official
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Greece will send some of its Patriot air defence missiles to Saudi Arabia under a program involving the US, Britain and France, the government spokesman said Tuesday. Athens will deploy the missiles at Saudi cost “to protect critical energy infrastructure,” government spokesman Stelios Petsas told reporters. “The deployment contributes to energy security, promotes our country […]
US general says Pentagon should copy Elon Musk, North Korea
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During a recent speech at a prominent US foreign policy think tank, a leading US general noted that the US military could learn a thing or two from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), which has been able to rapidly advance its weapons programs in spite of sanctions and poverty. What do Kim Jong […]
Over 120 Missiles for Russian S-400 Systems Delivered to Turkey
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More than 120 surface-to-air guided missiles have been supplied by Russia to Turkey along with a regiment set of S-400 air defense missile systems, a military diplomatic source told TASS on Monday. “Turkey has received two S-400 battalions, more than 120 surface-to-air missiles, as well as auxiliary equipment, spare parts and tools,” the source said, […]
Russia claims edge as US lags in hypersonic weapons development
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Last week, US President Donald Trump admitted that the United States is working on the development of hypersonic rockets, noting that the US is seeking to add them to its arsenal of “big, powerful, accurate, lethal, and fast” missiles. The US military has failed in the domain of hypersonic arms research and development and it […]
New video shows Iranian missiles hitting Ukraine plane
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New video footage has emerged showing two Iranian missiles tearing through the night sky and hitting a Ukrainian passenger plane, sending the aircraft down in flames and killing all 176 passengers and crew on board. The projectiles were fired 30 seconds apart and explain why the plane’s transponder was not working as it hurtled to […]
Rockets Return to Europe
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GRAFENWOEHR, Germany: On Oct. 28, 2019 at the U.S. Army Base in Grafenwoehr, Germany, the 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery, 41st Field Artillery Brigade began New Equipment Training and new software fielding of the Multiple Launch Rocket System Field Artillery Launcher. As the only U.S. rocket artillery brigade in the European theater, the unit prepares […]
Iran denies Ukrainian plane downed by missile
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Iran’s civil aviation chief denied Friday that a missile downed a Ukrainian airliner which crashed killing all 176 on board, dismissing claims of a catastrophic mistake by Tehran’s air defences. The declaration at a press conference in the Iranian capital came after Britain and Canada pointed to what they said were signs of an accidental […]