Based on documents revealed by the Telegraph from US leaks..
the US suggested Bulgaria quickly dispose of its Russian Air Defense missiles, citing it is obsolete and costs 20mln annually to operate
By: BlauerMax - 5th May 2011 at 01:37
U.S. Air Force Poised to Launch First-of-its-Kind Space Based Infrared System Satellite
The U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin are ready to launch the first Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous (GEO-1) spacecraft on Friday, May 6
By: djcross - 30th April 2011 at 05:08
Raytheon Delivers First SM-6 to U.S. Navy
…SM-6 leverages the legacy Standard Missile airframe and propulsion elements while incorporating the advanced signal processing and guidance control capabilities of Raytheon’s Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile…
This allows over-the-horizon engagements against low flying targets :diablo:
By: Rookh - 19th April 2011 at 17:01
Battlefield nuke rocket artillery platform?
http://www.ispr.gov.pk/front/main.asp?o=t-press_release&id=1721#pr_link1721
Video;
By: djcross - 16th April 2011 at 06:02
Sea-based Missile Defense Flight Test Results in Successful Intercept
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA), U.S. Navy sailors aboard the Aegis destroyer USS O’KANE (DDG 77), and Soldiers from the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command operating from the 613th Air and Space Operations Center at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, successfully conducted a flight test of the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) element of the nation’s Ballistic Missile Defense System, resulting in the intercept of a separating ballistic missile target over the Pacific Ocean.
Video link:
http://www.mda.mil/global/videos/aegis/FTM15video.wmv
Link to web page with videos:
http://www.mda.mil/news/gallery_aegis.html
By: Tango III - 8th April 2011 at 14:39
Russia to develop S-500 air defense system by 2016 – designer
By: BlauerMax - 2nd April 2011 at 19:41
Air Force to Fly Hypersonic Aircraft in Global Strike Test
The U.S. Air Force on Thursday intends to test a developmental hypersonic drone aircraft as part of an initiative to provide the United States with the ability to deliver conventional warheads to any location across the globe in just minutes, the Los Angeles Times reported
“In fiscal year 2012, we will begin weaponizing the X-51 research vehicle,” Air Force Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science Stephen Walker informed Congress earlier this month.
By: BlauerMax - 2nd April 2011 at 19:33
Secret X-37B Space Plane Spotted Again by Amateur Skywatchers
After an intense search, a crew of amateur satellite sleuths has spotted the U.S. Air Force’s second X-37B space plane – a robotic spacecraft that launched into orbit March 5.
The mission of the unmanned X-37B space plane, which is known officially as the Orbital Test Vehicle 2 (OTV-2), is shrouded in secrecy.
By: BlauerMax - 11th March 2011 at 04:56
SBIRS missile warning craft shipped to Cape Canaveral
The first dedicated satellite for the U.S. Air Force’s SBIRS next-generation missile warning system arrived at its Florida launch site last week to prepare for liftoff on an Atlas 5 rocket in early May.
By: BlauerMax - 10th March 2011 at 08:32
During 2010, China more than doubled its military satellite launch rate to 12. This compares with three to five military missions launched each year between 2006 and 2009. Since 2006, China has launched about 30 military related spacecraft. Its total of 15 launches in 2010 set a new record for China and for the first time equaled the U.S. flight rate for a given year.
By: djcross - 9th March 2011 at 14:01
North Korea Nears Completion of Electromagnetic Pulse Bomb
The North is believed to be nearing completion of an electromagnetic pulse bomb that, if exploded 25 miles above ground would cause irreversible damage to electrical and electronic devices such as mobile phones, computers, radio and radar, experts say.
By: djcross - 9th March 2011 at 13:17
BAE Systems has announced the first release of a Paveway IV precision guided bomb from a Typhoon using onboard avionics.
🙂
ETA: Now the MoD needs to work on inexpensive weapons that do not require the launching airplane to be in close proximity to the target.
By: BlauerMax - 7th March 2011 at 01:28
3/5/2011 – CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. (AFNS) — In the latest step to improve space capability and further develop an affordable, reusable space vehicle, Air Force technicians launched the second X-37B here March 5, officials said.
By: Tango III - 1st March 2011 at 15:34
By: haavarla - 25th February 2011 at 07:17
How badass is this:eek::
I actually operated a similar system in our National Guard.
Here is a vid of the thing:)
Its a exellent system.
By: BlauerMax - 16th February 2011 at 13:12
Tejas to be fitted with Israeli Derby missile
A contract will be signed by March with Rafael Advanced Defence Systems Ltd to supply the air-to-air missile system to be fitted on some 200 jets, said P.S. Subramanya, director of India’s Aeronautical Development Agency, which is developing the light combat aircraft.
By: Tango III - 15th February 2011 at 16:48
By: Rookh - 13th February 2011 at 17:22
Finally a Pakistanis are testing again 😎
An interesting video from a news clip, shows vertical launch of missile, with folded fins and control surfaces, rocket booster seperation and cruise phase flight with what looks like a Mirage III in chase;
By: Buran - 11th February 2011 at 13:35
Im not sure how they will figure out the exact location of the carrier group or mannouver the warhead for speed and direction changes in terminal stages.
But looking at the acuracy, can Iranians now not use this warhead for surgical strikes on land targets?
By: Showtime 100 - 11th February 2011 at 04:01
I’d be interested in seeing it tested against a 30-40 knot target.
Even though it is a stangnant target. Hitting it with A ballistic missile is already an achievement.
By: wrightwing - 11th February 2011 at 03:17
I’d be interested in seeing it tested against a 30-40 knot target.
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