Lockheed-Raytheon JV secures $1.3 bln Javelin missile contract from U.S. Army

Lockheed-Raytheon JV secures $1.3 bln Javelin missile contract from U.S. Army

"...Raytheon was awarded a $1.3 billion follow-on contract by the U.S. army for its Javelin missiles, which has played a major role in Ukraine's defense against Russia's invasion, Lockheed said on Thursday. This latest agreement is part of a larger contract awarded last year, which could reach up to $7.2 billion for an "indefinite quantity" of missiles between 2023 and 2026. Since then, the joint venture has been ramping up Javelin production, with plans to reach an annual manufacturing capacity of around 4,000 missiles by late 2026. ..."

Reference: www.reuters.com .

Kongsberg to set up missile plant in Australia, joins local ammo push

Kongsberg to set up missile plant in Australia, joins local ammo push

"...CHRISTCHURCH, News Zealand — Australia and the local subsidiary of Norway-based Kongsberg will establish a new missile production in the country, as the company joins other global munitions players in a multibillion-dollar, local push to ramp up munitions production. Construction of the new factory is slated to commence before year’s end, producing and servicing Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) and Joint Strike Missiles (JSM). ..."

Reference: www.defensenews.com .

Iran Increasing Its Near-Weapons-Grade Uranium Stockpile

U.N. Watchdog: Iran Increasing Its Near-Weapons-Grade Uranium Stockpile

"...Enhancing uranium from 60 percent to 90 percent can be done much more quickly than getting it to the 60 percent level. The IAEA has estimated Iran would be able to build several nuclear weapons with its current inventory of uranium, if it completed the enrichment process. Iran’s stockpile is 22.6 kilograms larger than it was in May, when the IAEA produced its previous report. Even the smaller stockpile in May was still 30 times larger than Iran agreed to maintain in its 2015 nuclear deal with former President Barack Obama. ..."

Reference: www.breitbart.com .

Trump would create a Space National Guard and build ‘Iron Dome’ missile shield around the US

Trump says he would create a Space National Guard and build an ‘Iron Dome’ missile shield around the US

"...build an “Iron Dome” in the U.S. as he laid out his military plans during a Monday address.

Trump, speaking Monday at a National Guard Association of the U.S. conference in Detroit, touted the creation of the Space Force, the sixth branch of the U.S. military. It was established in 2019 to protect U.S. assets in space from threats from Russia and China.

“One of my proudest achievements in my first term was to create Space Force..."

Reference: thehill.com .

Teledyne Brown Engineering Secures $114 Million Contract to Enhance Missile Defense Systems

Teledyne Brown Engineering Secures $114 Million Contract to Enhance Missile Defense Systems

"...Teledyne Brown Engineering, a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY). proudly announces the award of a $114 million Task Order under the Design, Development, Demonstration, and Integration (D3I) Domain 1 contract by the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command. Under this contract, Teledyne Brown Engineering will..."

Reference: www.asdnews.com .

Hezbollah's Monstrous 55-Missile Attack On Israel; Heavy Fires & Panic In Northern Israel | Watch

Hezbollah's Monstrous 55-Missile Attack On Israel; Heavy Fires & Panic In Northern Israel | Watch

"Hezbollah bombarded Israel with 55 missiles ...Israeli military reported that 55 missiles were launched by the Lebanese militant group but added that no one was injured in the attack. Watch the video for more details."

Reference: timesofindia.indiatimes.com .

Woefully undertrained: NASA Inspector General scrutinizes Michoud Assembly Facility, Boeing

Woefully undertrained’: NASA Inspector General scrutinizes Michoud Assembly Facility, Boeing

"...Boeing’s troubles do not end with its jet factory or its Starliner spacecraft.

Now, NASA’s internal watchdog group has issued a scathing report on the manufacturing process and those constructing future versions of the Space Launch System, another Boeing-made spacecraft that NASA procured to transport its astronauts back to the Moon.

NASA’s Inspector General found that Boeing’s quality management system at Marshall Space Flight Center’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans does not adhere to industry standards or NASA’s requirements, and the company has been, “largely non-responsive” and that’s just scratching the surface. ..."

Reference: www.waff.com .

SpaceX Launches Historic Arctic Satellite Mission from Vandenberg

"...August 11, 2024 At 7:02 p.m., SpaceX launched the Space Norway Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission mission (ASBM) to Molniya transfer orbit from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base. This was the 22nd flight of the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched Crew-1, Crew-2, SXM-8, CRS-23, IXPE, Transporter-4, Transporter-5, Globalstar FM15, ISI EROS C-3, Korea 425, Maxar 1, and 10 Starlink missions. ..."   
Source: www.edhat.com

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AUGUST 6-8, 2024 | Space and Mission Defense Symposium in Huntsville, Alabama

2024 Space and Missile Defense Symposium taking place at the Von Braun Center

"The theme for the 2024 symposium: Space and Integrated Air and Missile Defense, the key to victories in contested areas. You can watch all the videos from the symposium ..."

Reference: whnt.com .

Five US servicemembers injured in missile attack on base in Iraq

Five US servicemembers injured in missile attack on base in Iraq

"...One person seriously hurt; Pentagon head Austin discusses strike at al-Asad base with Gallant, both agree incident marks ‘dangerous escalation’ by Iran...one of the wounded Americans was seriously injured. The casualty count was based on initial reports which could still change, they said. “Base personnel are conducting a post-attack damage assessment,” one of the officials added. ..."

Reference: www.timesofisrael.com .

US orders missile defense systems to Middle East

US defense chief orders fighter jets, missile defense systems to Middle East

"... ordered the deployment of additional fighter jets along with additional ballistic missile defense-capable cruisers and destroyers to Europe and the Middle East in response to recent Iranian threats. ...The Pentagon is also taking steps to prepare to deploy additional land-based BMD systems. ... Department of Defense continues to take steps to mitigate the possibility of regional escalation by Iran or Iran’s partners and proxies,” she added. Both Iran and the Lebanese militant group vowed to retaliate against Israel"

Reference: alarabiya.net .

Biden administration announces huge $1.7 billion lethal aid package for Ukraine

Biden administration announces new $1.7 billion lethal aid package for Ukraine

"... aid package for Ukraine totaling about $1.7 billion and largely consisting of missiles and ammunition for missile, artillery and air defense systems the US has previously provided to Ukraine. ... The USAI package includes missiles for Ukraine’s National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS), a key air defense platform. It also includes ammunition for Ukraine’s High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) "

Reference: CNN .