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Reuters • Mike Stone

SpaceX and Partners Pitch Subscription-Based Missile Defense for Trump's 'Golden Dome'

Elon Musk's SpaceX, along with Palantir and Anduril, are frontrunners in a proposal to develop President Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense system. The plan includes launching hundreds of satellites for missile detection and tracking, with a novel subscription-based model for the Pentagon.

2025-04-17T03:28:59.365453-07:00

Aviation Week

UK and US Reach Key Milestone in Hypersonic Missile Engine Testing

2025-04-07T08:58:40.900260-07:00

Reuters

Hanwha Aerospace and WB Group Forge Partnership for Missile Production in Poland

2025-04-15T07:49:00.589928-07:00

Via Satellite

L3Harris Completes $125M Expansion in Indiana for Golden Dome Missile Defense

2025-04-16T13:00:58.259173-07:00

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The Aviationist

French FREMM Frigate Utilizes OTO Melara Gun to Counter Houthi Drone Threat A French FREMM frigate successfully destroyed a Houthi drone using its OTO Melara 76 mm Super Rapid gun, preserving its more costly ASTER missiles. This incident highlights the ongoing counter-drone operations in the Red Sea region and the strategic use of cost-effective weaponry in modern naval combat.

2025-04-23T11:05:49.275416-07:00

French FREMM Frigate Utilizes OTO Melara Gun to Counter Houthi Drone Threat

Shephard Media

US Navy Cancels HALO Program, Prioritizes LRASM Enhancements The US Navy has decided to decommission its HALO program, initially aimed at achieving full operational capability by 2031, due to concerns over costs and scheduling. The decision shifts focus to enhancing the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) capabilities, reflecting a strategic pivot in naval weaponry advancement.

2025-04-22T01:45:57.170194-07:00

US Navy Cancels HALO Program, Prioritizes LRASM Enhancements

Air & Space Forces Mag

US Air Force to Establish Over-the-Horizon Radars in Oregon for Missile Detection The US Air Force plans to construct its first two Over-the-Horizon Radars in Oregon, enhancing its ability to detect incoming missile threats. This initiative advances the US defense infrastructure by providing a broader and more effective coverage to address evolving security challenges.

2025-04-21T16:28:25.538329-07:00

US Air Force to Establish Over-the-Horizon Radars in Oregon for Missile Detection

Aviation Week

DARPA Launches Initiative for Innovative Solid Rocket Motor Design DARPA has initiated a program to develop a solid rocket motor with adjustable burn surface areas post-manufacturing, aiming for cost-efficient mass production. This approach may offer greater flexibility and adaptability in military and aerospace applications, enhancing the U.S.'s strategic capabilities.

2025-04-21T14:41:06.303243-07:00

DARPA Launches Initiative for Innovative Solid Rocket Motor Design

The War Zone

Navy EA-18G Growler Deploys Advanced Loadout in Yemen Operations The Boeing EA-18G Growler, equipped with four AGM-88 anti-radiation missiles, is conducting missions against Houthi air defenses in Yemen. This specialized electronic attack jet configuration highlights the U.S. Navy's strategy to enhance operational capabilities in challenging combat environments.

2025-04-21T12:35:17.846297-07:00

Navy EA-18G Growler Deploys Advanced Loadout in Yemen Operations

Naval News

Lockheed Martin and Japan Explore Licensed Production of Mk70 Missile Launcher Lockheed Martin is in preliminary talks with Japanese partners about licensing the production of the Mk70 Vertical Launching System (VLS). This move could strengthen Japan's defense capabilities by allowing domestic manufacturing of advanced missile systems.

2025-04-21T03:35:01.765606-07:00

Lockheed Martin and Japan Explore Licensed Production of Mk70 Missile Launcher

The War Zone

US Airstrikes Devastate Houthi-Controlled Fuel Transfer Facility at Yemeni Port Satellite imagery reveals significant damage at Yemen's Houthi-controlled port after US airstrikes, leading to oil leaks in the Red Sea. The strikes targeted a key fuel transfer facility, escalating military tensions and impacting regional maritime security.

2025-04-18T11:31:47.758287-07:00

US Airstrikes Devastate Houthi-Controlled Fuel Transfer Facility at Yemeni Port

Wall Street Journal

US Accuses Chinese Satellite Firm of Assisting Houthi Attacks The US has accused Chang Guang Satellite Technology, linked to the People’s Liberation Army, of supplying intelligence to Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. This satellite imagery is allegedly used to target US warships, escalating tensions and highlighting the geopolitical implications of satellite technology.

2025-04-18T08:48:16.412052-07:00

US Accuses Chinese Satellite Firm of Assisting Houthi Attacks

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