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Thursday, August 25, 2022

US Army Begins Yearlong Test of Upgraded Patriot Missile System

US Army Begins Yearlong Test of Upgraded Patriot Missile System

"...Various software and hardware updates have been applied to the system. The more user-friendly Warfighter-Machine Interface (WMI) was also developed for its control system to train soldiers faster. WMI offers a simplified, 3D gaming-style view of complex defense data for operators on the battlefield. It features status pages and search functions to replace the system’s pixelated shapes and complex directory. ..."

Reference: www.thedefensepost.com .

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Midcourse Defense, Guam, Hypersonics Lead Issues at Missile Defense Agency

Midcourse Defense, Guam, Hypersonics Lead Issues at Missile Defense Agency

"..."I will tell you both companies are saying they can get to first emplacement earlier than the government reference schedule of 2028," said Navy Vice Adm. Jon A. Hill, during a virtual discussion Friday with Defense News. "I will tell you that there is a long road between now and then. And so, we'll just keep on path. Both are performing very well. Two different designs, both incorporating multiple kill vehicles — that's where the threat drives us."  ..."

Reference: www.defense.gov .

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

US announces military sale to UAE after authorities detain Khashoggi’s attorney in Dubai

US announces military sale to UAE after authorities detain Khashoggi’s attorney in Dubai

"Just days after Joe Biden returned from his first trip to the Middle East and shared a controversial fist-bump with the man accused of ordering the murder of a Washington Post columnist, the State Department has announced a major sale of military aircraft to a country accused of detaining the deceased columnist’s attorney. ..."

Reference: www.independent.co.uk .

Russian TV Airs Nuclear Missile Warning for U.S., Britain

Russian TV Airs Nuclear Missile Warning for U.S., Britain

"...Russian television panelist has made the latest nuclear threat on Kremlin-controlled media by saying missiles should be fired at the U.S. and the U.K. ..."

Reference: www.newsweek.com .