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Friday, October 31, 2025

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Set to Win $2 Billion Pentagon Golden Dome Satellite Deal

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Set to Win $2 Billion Pentagon Satellite Deal

"...SpaceX is set to receive $2 billion to develop satellites that can track missiles and aircraft under President Trump’s Golden Dome project, people familiar with the matter said.

The funding was included in the tax-and-spending bill that Trump signed in July, but wasn’t publicly linked to a contractor. The planned “air moving target indicator” system could eventually field as many as 600 satellites, some of the people said.

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Reference: Wall Street Journal .

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Tomahawk missiles planned aboard sea drones in latest Lockheed deal

Tomahawk missiles planned aboard sea drones in latest Lockheed deal

"...WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin (LMT.N) , opens new tab is investing $50 million in sea drone maker Saildrone to help equip its biggest surveillance drones with missiles, marking the first time the long-distance autonomous ships will carry high-powered missiles aboard.

The weaponization plan announced on Wednesday comes as the Pentagon seeks to counter China's growing naval power in the Pacific and applies lessons learned from Ukraine's effective use of explosive-laden sea drones against Russian warships in the Black Sea. ..."

Reference: www.reuters.com .

Trump says US will restart nuclear weapons tests, blames rivals’ actions after Xi meeting

Trump says US will restart nuclear weapons tests, blames rivals’ actions after Xi meeting

"...President cites Russia's recent missile tests and China's growing nuclear capabilities as reasons for decision..."Because of the tremendous destructive power, I HATED to do it, but had no choice! Russia is second, and China is a distant third, but will be even within 5 years," Trump said. "Because of other countries’ testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis. That process will begin immediately." ..."

Reference: www.foxnews.com .

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

U.S. Navy Air-Launched Version Of ‘Cheap’ Blackbeard Hypersonic Missile Hinted At

U.S. Navy Air-Launched Version Of ‘Cheap’ Blackbeard Hypersonic Missile Hinted At

"...Castelion announced that it had received contracts from the Navy, as well as the U.S. Army, for “integration” of Blackbeard onto unspecified “operational platforms.” ..."

Reference: www.yahoo.com .

Flamingo missiles and drones are made by Zelensky's former casting agency

Flamingo missiles and drones are made by Zelensky's former casting agency

"...The leading Ukrainian manufacturer of drones and the "developer" of allegedly domestic Flamingo ballistic missiles, Fire Point, was a casting agency for Vladimir Zelensky's projects before the war. It is reported by The New York Times. ...According to the company, it is also increasing the production of long-range Flamingo missiles, which officials hope will strengthen Ukraine's ability to strike deep into Russia.

Reference: eadaily.com .

Inside Golden Dome: The 5 Latest Insights for GovCons

Inside Golden Dome: The 5 Latest Insights for GovCons

"...Golden Dome Deemed “Highest Priority” in Government Shutdown

The federal government is largely closed due to Congress’ inability to pass spending legislation for FY 2026. But Golden Dome is moving forward as the Pentagon named it one of its “highest priorities” during the lapse in appropriations, according to Defense Daily.

This special designation means that it could receive funding from the $150 billion in defense appropriations from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed in July. A Congressional Research Report provides insight into OBBBA spending. As part of that pool of money, there’s:..."



Reference: www.govconwire.com .

Trump says missiles for Japan’s F-35s will arrive ‘this week’ during visit to USS George Washington

Trump says missiles for Japan’s F-35s will arrive ‘this week’ during visit to USS George Washington

"...Washington has approved several large arms sales to Japan, including advanced AIM-120 AMRAAM and AIM-9X air-to-air missiles designed for F-35s. ..."

Reference: .

Monday, October 27, 2025

President Trump reacts to Russia's nuclear-capable Burevestnik missile test

President Trump reacts to Russia's nuclear-capable Burevestnik missile test

"...“They know we have a nuclear submarine, the greatest in the world, right off their shore,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Monday as he traveled to Japan, reacting to Putin’s announcement of the Burevestnik test. “So, I mean, it doesn’t have to go 8,000 miles.”

“They’re not playing games with us. We’re not playing games with them either,” Trump continued. “We test missiles all the time, but you know, we do have a submarine, a nuclear submarine. We don’t need to go 8,000 miles. ..."

Reference: www.msn.com .

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Pentagon Frets Over ‘A House of Dynamite’ Nuclear Doomsday Film

Pentagon Frets Over ‘A House of Dynamite’ Nuclear Doomsday Film

From the article: "...The plot of A House of Dynamite, the new thriller from Academy Award winner Kathryn Bigelow, hinges on — spoiler alert — US missile defenses...A Missile Defense Agency internal memorandum argues that the doomsday scenario depicted in the movie is inaccurate. The Oct. 16 memo, a copy of which was obtained by Bloomberg News, is meant to make sure agency leadership “has situational awareness and is not ‘surprised’ by the topic, which may come up in conversations or meetings.” The object of the Missile Defense Agency’s angst is depiction of US missile defense as ineffective"


Article Reference: MSN
Anti-America Propaganda,Sources of Anti-America Propaganda,Netflix,Horrible Movies,Attacks on U.S. Military, Reference: www.msn.com .

Putin Says Russia Successfully Tested 'Burevestnik' Nuclear-Powered Missile

Putin Says Russia Successfully Tested 'Burevestnik' Nuclear-Powered Missile

"...The Burevestnik, part of Russia's advanced weapons program which NATO designates as SSC-X-9 Skyfall, made headlines in 2019 after a failed test led to a deadly recovery mission in the Arctic. ..."

Reference: The Moscow Times .

Monday, October 20, 2025

Huntsville Boeing awarded $2.7 billion missile seeker contracts

Huntsville Boeing awarded $2.7 billion missile seeker contracts

"...The Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) seekers work with the PAC-3 interceptor to identify, track and destroy hypersonic threats, hostile aircraft and ballistic and cruise missiles. ..."

Reference: www.al.com .

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Friday, October 10, 2025

Taiwan Dome | Taiwan to build air defence dome against 'hostile threats'

Taiwan to build air defence dome against 'hostile threats'

"...Unnamed sources who spoke to Reuters news agency compared the newly announced so-called Taiwan or "T Dome" to Israel's Iron Dome network, which can intercept a range of short-range weapons and operate in all types of weather. ...Equipped with "multi-layered defence, high-level detection and effective interception", Taiwan's T-Dome will "weave a safety net" to protect citizens, Lai said. ...Although the US is required by law to arm Taiwan in case of an attack, President Donald Trump's administration has urged the island to do more to defend itself. ..."

Reference: www.bbc.com .

Sunday, October 5, 2025

China | A Growing Hub for Missile Training and Launches

The Missiles Threatening Taiwan

"...China is transforming parts of its east coast into a platform for potential missile strikes against Taiwan and the nearby seas. The buildup is a vital part of the Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s ambitions to bring Taiwan under Beijing’s control and counter U.S. power in Asia through the threat of overwhelming force.

The Pentagon estimates that China’s Rocket Force, which controls nuclear and conventional missiles, has increased its stockpile by almost 50 percent in four years, to about 3,500 missiles. ..."

Reference: www.nytimes.com .

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Cold War market heats up with two more silos for sale in Southern Arizona

Cold War market heats up with two more silos for sale in Southern Arizona

"...A month after a decommissioned Titan II missile silo northwest of Tucson sold for more than the asking price, two more of the Cold War castoffs have hit the local real estate market.

Listing agent Grant Hampton said these latest underground bunkers are in even better condition than the one he helped sell near Oracle Junction in December for $420,000 in cash.

One of the silos is on Arizona 77..."



Reference: tucson.com .

Friday, October 3, 2025

U.S. Army Wraps Up Initial Testing Of Precision Strike Missile Inc. 1

U.S. Army Wraps Up Initial Testing Of Precision Strike Missile Inc. 1

"...The U.S. Army recently completed initial operational test and evaluation of its Lockheed Martin-made Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 1, evaluating the long-range missile against a series of targets. During the evaluation, the missiles were launched from Army M270A2 and M142 High-Mobility..."

Reference: aviationweek.com .

Monday, September 29, 2025

Houthis claim overnight missile attack, say cluster bomb warhead targeted Tel Aviv area

Houthis claim overnight missile attack, say cluster bomb warhead targeted Tel Aviv area

"...The Houthis in Yemen take responsibility for an overnight ballistic missile attack on Israel, claiming to have targeted “several sensitive targets” in the Tel Aviv area using a projectile with a cluster bomb warhead.

According to the military, the missile was successfully intercepted. There were no reports of injuries or damage.

The Iran-backed Houthis have fired several missiles with cluster bomb warheads at Israel..."

Reference: www.timesofisrael.com .

Sunday, September 28, 2025

Amazon | Field Manual FM 3-01 U.S. Army Air and Missile Defense Operations August 2025 Paperback

Field Manual FM 3-01 U.S. Army Air and Missile Defense Operations

Amazon | Field Manual FM 3-01 U.S. Army Air and Missile Defense Operations
"...This United States Army manual, Field Manual FM 3-01 U.S. Army Air and Missile Defense Operations August 2025, is the Army-specific air and missile defense (AMD) publication outlining doctrinal AMD principles and guidelines. It describes how air defense artillery (ADA), the Army’s dedicated component for AMD, and its organizations prepare for and conduct operations. It presents how AMD forces support joint operations and Army multidomain operations, addressing offensive and defensive, stability, and defense support of civil authorities tasks. The strategic, operational, and tactical levels of war are discussed, and AMD operations are defined in terms of their contributions to Army operations, as expressed in FM 3-0, and the joint counterair mission as presented in JP 3-01. FM 3-01 provides doctrinal guidance for commanders, staffs, leaders, and trainers at all levels in the operational and institutional forces and is the basis for curricula development in the U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery School. The primary target audience for this manual is the ADA community and Army/joint leaders and staff personnel. Other Services and joint organizations may use this manual to gain insight into Army AMD operations. ..."

Reference: Amazon .

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Zelensky asks Trump for Tomahawk missiles in private UN meeting

Zelensky asks Trump for Tomahawk missiles in private UN meeting

"...US president open to Kyiv’s request for long-range cruise missile that would bring Moscow within striking distance ...With a range of up to 1,500 miles and a 450kg warhead, the cruise missile is far more effective than any similar long-range weapon donated to Kyiv by Western allies. ..."

Reference: www.telegraph.co.uk .

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Iran has likely carried out an undeclared missile test, satellite photos show

Iran has likely carried out an undeclared missile test, satellite photos show

"...Iran has not formally acknowledged the test last week, carried out at a circular pad that has hosted other major launches by the country’s civilian space program. ..."

Reference: www.nbcnews.com .

Friday, September 19, 2025

History | White Sands Missile Range: Capturing Trinity Site Test on camera

White Sands Missile Range: Capturing Trinity Site Test on camera

"...This article is third in a series by White Sands Missile Range Public Affairs Office that will delve into the history of the
Hoisted atop a 100-foot tower, a plutonium device, called "Gadget," detonated at precisely 5:30 a.m. over the New Mexico desert ...">Trinity Site Test
, which marked its 80th anniversary on July 16, and the commemoration of the growth and evolution of White Sands Missile Range, which marked its 80th anniversary on July 9. An observance for White Sands Missile Range will take place on Oct. 17 at WSMR, and a commemoration for Trinity Site will take place Oct. 18 at the Trinity Site Open House. ..."

Reference: www.elpasotimes.com .

Taiwan shows off first missile to be jointly manufactured with US arms maker

Taiwan shows off first missile to be jointly manufactured with US arms maker

"...Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said in June he would deepen security cooperation with the U.S. and the island would jointly develop and manufacture weapons. The U.S. is the island's most important international backer and arms supplier, despite the absence of formal diplomatic ties.

Ahead of the Taipei Aerospace and Defence Technology Exhibition, the military-owned National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) put on display Barracuda-500, an autonomous, low-cost cruise missile designed by U.S. defence technology startup Anduril Industries. ..."

Reference: www.reuters.com .

Record of Decision for the Enhanced Integrated Air and Missile Defense System on Guam Environmental Impact Statement (Sept. 8, 2025)

Record of Decision for the Enhanced Integrated Air and Missile Defense System on Guam Environmental Impact Statement (Sept. 8, 2025)

"...The Missile Defense Agency (MDA), as the lead agency, and the U.S. Army, as a cooperating agency, jointly issued a Record of Decision (ROD) to implement the construction, deployment, and operations and maintenance of the Enhanced Integrated Air and Missile Defense (EIAMD) system on Guam. The action will enable MDA and the U.S. Army to meet their congressional mandate for a persistent 360-degree layered Integrated Air and Missile Defense capability on Guam to address the rapid evolution of missile threats from regional adversaries. In addition to the U.S. Army, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) participated as cooperating agencies in the development of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) due to their jurisdiction or special expertise as it pertains to certain components of the action or for potentially affected operations and resources. ..."

Reference: www.mda.mil .

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Israel announces ‘Iron Beam’ laser missile defense system operational

Israel announces ‘Iron Beam’ laser missile defense system operational

"...The world’s first laser-based missile defense system, known as Iron Beam ...

The ministry, Rafael and the Israeli Air Force completed tests on the Iron Beam system in recent weeks and said it is fully operational and able to intercept rockets, mortars, aircraft and drones.

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Reference: jewishinsider.com .

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Russia attacks Ukraine with 2 missiles and 172 drones overnight: hits recorded at 13 locations

Russia attacks Ukraine with 2 missiles and 172 drones overnight: hits recorded at 13 locations

"...Russian forces have attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missile, an S-300 surface-to-air missile and 172 loitering munitions of the Shahed, Gerbera and other types from the evening of 16 September. Ukrainian air defence units have destroyed 136 drones, though some did hit their targets. ..."

Reference: www.yahoo.com .