Ukraine’s FrankenSAM: A Homegrown Solution to a Global Defense Challenge
“FrankenSAM” program highlights NATO’s air defense gap, underscoring the urgency for advanced, ground-based systems.
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“FrankenSAM” program highlights NATO’s air defense gap, underscoring the urgency for advanced, ground-based systems.
South Korea gears up to mass-produce an extended-range 155mm artillery shell, boosting range and precision for strategic defense advantages.
The Russia-Ukraine conflict sees a formidable challenge as relentless tank production, per UK intel, tips the balance of power in this evolving clash.
Estonia’s 80M euro military aid package to Ukraine sends a resolute message against Kremlin aggression, bolstering solidarity in Eastern Europe.
South Korea seals a $3.2B deal with Saudi Arabia for Cheongung M-SAM II missile systems, boosting its global defense market presence.
Raytheon secures a $68.4Mcontract to supply Taiwan with AGM-154s, bolstering the island’s defense capabilities amid rising regional tensions.
Belarus triggers regional tensions with a bold nuclear doctrine, receiving tactical nukes from Russia, reshaping geopolitical dynamics.
Northrop Grumman’s Next Generation Interceptor program reaches a significant milestone, enhancing missile defense and national security.
At SHOT Show, I reveled in the quintessentially American experience of handling 40mm grenades and their launchers in public, learning that while you can technically own such firepower in the U.S., the web of regulations is as complex and formidable as the weapons themselves.
Grasping the Hitsville from Detroit Gun Works, I felt the power of precision engineering in my hands, seamlessly striking targets at nearly a kilometer away—a testament to the craftsmanship that makes every shot a masterpiece.
US Army revamps nearly 1,900 Stinger missiles with new tech, bringing back old warhorses with cutting-edge tech to tackle today’s aerial threats.
The $250 million US-Australia military deal, bolstering Australia’s Tomahawk capabilities, cements an alliance as solid and strategic as a knight’s move in chess, underscoring their united front in the volatile Western Pacific theater.