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Peter Huessy, RealClearDefense How did the United States reverse the Soviet buildup of nuclear weapons and end the Soviet empire, including reversing its third world campaign of… Source link

ISTANBUL — It was all about one-way attack drones today at the SAHA defense show in Turkey, with at least five new homegrown systems making their exhibition debut. In a crowded ceremony on its stand, Turkish electronics giant Aselsan lifted the curtain on two naval systems: the TUFAN unmanned surface vessel (USV) and KILIC autonomous underwater strike system. The TUFAN, mounted with antenna and an electro optics pod, is mainly a one-way attack vessel that Aselsan says can also perform intelligence, surveillancer and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The KILIC, an unmanned underwater vessel or UUV, is equipped with communication and navigation…

Armenia is in advanced cost negotiations with India for the acquisition of the indigenous Pralay (‘Apocalypse’ in English) cannisterised surface-to-surface, short-range, tactical ballistic missile, a move that would significantly expand bilateral defence ties and mark one of India’s most high-end missile export breakthroughs.The export variant is capped at 290 km to comply with MTCR guidelines, but retains precision strike capability and advanced manoeuvrability.India and Armenia are engaged in detailed discussions over the Pralay tactical surface-to-surface missile system, with negotiations focusing on cost, specifications, and compliance with international export control frameworks.The talks are part of Armenia’s broader military-industrial modernisation, as Yerevan seeks…

NSJ The U.S. Air Force is preparing to install a shoebox-sized navigation system on its F-22 Raptors that will allow the stealth fighters to keep flying even if China or Russia knocks out… Source link

Israel’s military says it wants to buy about 50 more F-35s and F-15s, but many of the details are still to come. Breaking Defense Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta and Air Warfare Reporter Michael Marrow review what’s known from the IDF’s new fighter jet plans, before pivoting to a few highlights from last week’s Modern Day Marine conference in Washington. Source link

The Army is opening a new front in its battle to get contractors to make their weapons and systems easier to connect: “hackathons.” Later this month, the service will host some of its biggest vendors for the first of a series of one-day brainstorming sessions about how to integrate the command-and-control software for dozens of military systems.“Right to Integrate,” the service’s name for the effort, will ensure the Army’s battlefield and business systems can better share data and communicate, according to a Tuesday news release.“We’ve known for a long time that our systems, weapons, and sensors need to talk to each…

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Vietnamese President To Lam’s upcoming visit to India is expected to centre on a landmark ₹5,800 crore BrahMos missile deal, which, if finalised, would make Vietnam the third Southeast Asian nation to acquire the Indo-Russian supersonic cruise missile.The agreement would significantly strengthen Hanoi’s coastal defence posture while boosting India’s defence export profile in the Indo-Pacific.President To Lam has chosen New Delhi as his first major foreign destination since assuming office, underscoring the importance of this defence engagement. The proposed package includes shore-based BrahMos missile batteries, comprehensive training programs, logistics support, and an initial batch of missiles.Valued at approximately ₹5,800 crore…

Greg Maresca, The American Spectator Aboard a Marine Expeditionary Unit in the Persian Gulf, readiness is forged in monotony, discipline, and unseen sacrifice Source link

WASHINGTON ― Startup Quantum Space today announced the appointment of former NASA chief Jim Bridenstine to CEO as the company gears up to meet emerging US national security space needs for highly maneuverable and long-distance spacecraft. Bridenstine, NASA’s 13th administrator serving from 2018 to 2021, is a former member of Congress and naval aviator. While at NASA, he launched the Artemis Program, aimed at returning American astronauts to the moon and establishing a sustained presence there and beyond. During his three-term tenure as a Republican congressman representing Oklahoma, he was a member of the House Armed Services Committee and supported the creation…