"...US intelligence has assessed that around half of Iran’s ballistic missile launchers are still intact despite over a month of US and Israeli bombardment across the country, CNN reported early Friday..."
Reference: www.timesofisrael.com .
"...NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman on Wednesday said the launch of astronauts on Artemis II marks a "defining moment for our nation and for all who believe in exploration."
"Artemis II builds on the vision set by President Donald J. Trump, returning humanity to the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years and opening the next chapter of lunar exploration beyond Apollo," Isaacman said in a statement.
"Aboard Orion are four remarkable explorers ..."
"...A California Marine has been hauled into federal custody after authorities say he treated a military armory like a personal pawn shop, stealing high-tech missile systems and selling them off in Arizona.
Corporal Andrew Paul Amarillas, an Arizona native who served as an ammunition technician at Camp Pendleton, is accused of making off with a terrifying haul of restricted “weapons of war,” including Javelin missile systems and military-grade ammo, according to federal court documents. ..."
"...The Environmental Protection Ministry stated that the possibility of hazardous chemicals leaking was being investigated, but that at this stage, there was no expected risk to nearby towns. ..."
Reference: www.jpost.com .
"...The Department of War, in partnership with BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin, today announced a framework agreement to quadruple the production of seekers for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor. This agreement ensures the nation's industrial might is positioned to deliver on President Trump and Secretary Hegseth's mandate to build the Arsenal of Freedom. The agreement follows the recent announcement with Lockheed Martin to quadruple THAAD interceptor production. ..."
Reference: www.war.gov .
"...BBC News understands that Iran did launch missiles at the joint UK-US base on Diego Garcia.
It’s understood the attack was unsuccessful and happened before the UK announced an expansion of American use of British bases last night. ..."
"...The Government of Israel condemned the Iranian regime for 'firing missiles at the holy sites of Jerusalem, endangering Jews, Muslims, and Christians alike.'..."
Reference: www.ncregister.com .
"...A defense contractor has completed a major expansion in north Alabama.
Raytheon announced it has finished the $115 million expansion of the Redstone Raytheon Missile Integration Facility. ..."
"...An Israeli military official told reporters on Sunday that the IDF had no interceptor shortage as of now. “We prepared for a prolonged conflict. We are monitoring the situation at all times,” the official said. ...Speaking Sunday Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar also denied the report Israel was running low on interceptors. Asked at a press conference if there was any veracity to the report Sa’ar replied, “The answer is no..."
Reference: www.timesofisrael.com .
"...The attack came after a missile was intercepted on its way to Doha, Qatar, on Friday night, with the country evacuating certain areas as a precautionary measure. ..."
Reference: www.jpost.com .
"...Iran fires 4 ballistic missile salvos at Israel since midnight ..."
Reference: www.timesofisrael.com .
"...The Joint Interagency Task Force 401 today announced the publication of "Counter-UAS Operations: Safeguarding Freedoms and Preserving Privacy," a comprehensive guide to the sensor technologies used to detect and identify drone threats and the legal framework that governs their use.
As the threat from unauthorized and nefarious small unmanned aerial systems continues to evolve, JIATF-401 is leading the effort to deploy effective countermeasures while upholding critical privacy protections.
This new guide provides insight into..."
"...Tehran’s energy-rich neighbors in the Gulf said they intercepted more missiles and drones headed for their airspace from Iran as the country’s president apologized for the attacks. ...“Today Iran will be hit very hard!” Trump wrote.
U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran continued on Saturday"
"...The Trump administration plans to meet executives from the biggest U.S. defence contractors at the White House on Friday to discuss accelerating weapons production, as the Pentagon works to replenish supplies drawn down by U.S. strikes on Iran and other recent military operations, sources said.
The meeting underscores the Trump administration’s drive to shore up weapons stocks after the Iran operation drew on munitions...."
"...In the last few moments, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iraq and Qatar have all closed their airspaces following the intensification of the conflict between Iran and Israel. On Saturday morning, the United States and Israel launched strikes against several cities in Iran, which was met with retaliatory missiles.
Iran and Israel both closed their airspaces, resulting in heavy disruption. However, this disruption will further intensify – and will have impacts globally – as more and more countries in the region close their airspaces. Iran is now targeting US airbases across the region.
Bahrain’s National Communication Centre confirmed that a missile attack was perpetrated against the service centre of the US Navy’s 5th Fleet located in the country. ..."
"Earlier, the US Embassy in Bahrain alerted US citizens to take shelter in safe places, citing military threats amid the recent conflict between the combined forces of the US, Israel, and Iran, a report by the Jerusalem Post has confirmed. ...A layer of thick smoke was seen in Bahrain's Juffair area, which houses the United States' Fifth Fleet naval base. The base was hit by Iranian missiles..."
Reference: www.indiatoday.in .
"...Israeli and US strikes on Iran killed several senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders and Islamic Regime political officials, an Iranian source close to the establishment told Reuters on Saturday. ...Iranian media reported strikes targeting the IRGC's intelligence headquarters, as well as explosions in central Tehran. "
Reference: www.jpost.com .
"...OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Friday it has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of War to deploy its AI models on classified cloud networks. ..."
Reference: www.reuters.com .
"...bogged down by technical disputes and concerns over space‑based components that have delayed the release of billions of dollars and stalled one of his most ambitious national security projects. The executive order establishing Golden Dome, signed on January 27, 2025, set an aggressive timetable to field a comprehensive homeland missile-defense system by 2028. A year later, however..."
Reference: www.reuters.com .
"...a new type of hypersonic missile that can be shot from fighter planes, bombers, ground-based launchers — and can even be fired from space.
Ursa Major, a Colorado-based defense manufacturer, debuted the HAVOC missile system on Tuesday. ..."
"...The following is from the Feb. 18, 2026, Government Accountability Office’s National Security Snapshot: Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Modernization Faces Critical Risks and Opportunities. ..."
Reference: usni.org .
"...The Advanced Emission Suppression Missile, or AESM, “must be compatible with existing launch platforms (e.g. F-18, F-35) and infrastructure currently supporting the Navy and Air Force’s existing inventory of anti-radiation guided missiles,” according to the Navy’s Sources Sought notice. ..."
Reference: www.defensenews.com .
"...The new system could close a crucial defense gap across air, land, and sea, expert claims. ..."
Reference: www.popularmechanics.com .
"By John M. Lacomia, FAM/Historian CFC History Office USSF Combat Forces Command ...Colonel Quenten A. Riepe is an early Space and Missile Pioneer who began his Air Force career in World War II, flying troops across the European theater in propeller-driven aircraft, and ended it launching space test flights from launch facilities in the United States. Born on Apr. 9, 1919, Riepe earned a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Minnesota before joining the Army Air Corps. During World War II, Riepe was assigned to the 17th Troop Carrier Squadron as a pilot where he primarily flew soldiers and equipment across Italy. ..."
Reference: www.ussf-cfc.spaceforce.mil .
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