DEFENCE

North Korea says sanctions won’t stop its missile development -KCNA

North Korea says sanctions won’t stop its missile development -KCNA

SEOUL: North Korea said on Tuesday additional sanctions won’t stop its missile program, days after launching what appeared to be two medium-ranged ballistic missiles in what it called an “important” test for the development of a spy satellite. Kim Yo Jong, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister, made the remark in a statement […]

Lockheed, Rafael to Develop High-Powered Laser Interception System

Lockheed, Rafael to Develop High-Powered Laser Interception System

Lockheed Martin and Israeli Rafael have inked a deal to develop a high-powered laser interception system. Under the agreement, the companies will develop, test, and manufacture a variant of Israel’s 100-kilowatt high-energy laser weapon system Iron Beam. “This strategic teaming agreement serves as a force multiplier for Rafael and the Israeli market. We are working to ensure […]

US Army Taps Sarcos Defense to Test Howitzer Robotic Arm

US Army Taps Sarcos Defense to Test Howitzer Robotic Arm

The US Army has awarded a $1-million contract to Sarcos Defense to test a robotic arm for self-propelled howitzers. The robotic solution is intended to reduce fatigue and injuries among soldiers due to the prolonged lifting and placing of heavy ammunition into the artillery system. As part of the deal, the US-based firm will demonstrate […]

Saudi defense ministry, Spain’s Navantia sign combat ships agreement

Saudi defense ministry, Spain’s Navantia sign combat ships agreement

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s defense ministry and Saudi General Authority for Military Industries signed an agreement with Spain’s Navantia company to acquire and build a number of multi-mission combat ships for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. The Kingdom’s Defense Minister Prince Khaled bin Salman and Spain’s Minister of Industry, […]

Exclusive: U.S. weighs sending 100-mile strike weapon to Ukraine

Exclusive: U.S. weighs sending 100-mile strike weapon to Ukraine

WASHINGTON, Nov 28 (Reuters) – The Pentagon is considering a Boeing proposal to supply Ukraine with cheap, small precision bombs fitted onto abundantly available rockets, allowing Kyiv to strike far behind Russian lines as the West struggles to meet demand for more arms. U.S. and allied military inventories are shrinking, and Ukraine faces an increasing […]