"...U.S. Army is pressing defense contractors to come up with proposals for a new interceptor for the Patriot surface-to-air missile system with a unit cost under $1 million. This is far cheaper — about a fifth of the price — than what the Army is paying for current-generation Patriot PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptors now.
As a supplement to existing interceptors, a lower-cost alternative would improve Patriot’s cost-per-intercept ratio..."
Reference: www.twz.com
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"...US forces disabled two Iranian-flagged oil tankers attempting to violate the US blockade by firing precision munitions into their smokestacks, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Friday.
The M/T Sea Star III and the M/T Sevda were attempting to enter an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman when US forces disabled them.
The vessels are no longer transiting to Iran, CENTCOM said..."
Reference: www.jpost.com
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"...The driver, later identified as Michael Nipper, offered an explanation that could have gone either way. He told officers the missiles were not real. According to him, they were plastic models built for shows or events. [SEE IMAGE]
That might sound like the kind of excuse that makes things worse. In most cases, it probably would. But here’s where things change. The claim held up under scrutiny. ...Officers made it clear that this kind of setup is not acceptable on public roads. You cannot drive around with objects that convincingly resemble weapons systems and expect it to be ignored. Even if the intent is harmless, the impact is anything but."
Reference: theautowire.com
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"...HUNTSVILLE, Ala., May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has been selected by U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command to develop capabilities supporting the Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) program. These agreements mark progress toward fielding core elements of an integrated, layered homeland defense solution.
This work will accelerate development, testing and integration of SBI capabilities, delivering an early engagement layer that expands coverage, enhances survivability and strengthens deterrence against emerging missile threats...."
Reference: www.prnewswire.com
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"...Space Systems Command has awarded up to $3.2 billion in other transaction authority agreements to support the development of a space-based missile defense capability under the Space Force’s Space-Based Interceptor program. ..."
Reference: www.govconwire.com
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Note: Alleged Biased Article Targeting Israel and the US
"...Marco Rubio says an emergency exists that requires immediate sales to Qatar, Kuwait, UAE and...The announcements included approving military sales to Qatar of Patriot air and missile defence replenishment services costing $4.01 billion and of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems (APKWS) costing $992.4 million.
They also included approval of the sale to Kuwait of an integrated battle command system costing $2.5 billion"
Reference: tribune.com
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