U.S. Reports Say Mysterious Russian Satellite Lost Control
Reports from the U.S. state that Russia’s Cosmos 2553 satellite, which has been subject to controversies between the U.S., has begun spiralling out of control.
USA News
Space
Ammunition
Mostly Intact GBU-53/B Bomb Retrieved by Locals in Yemen
Houthi rebels shared a photo of a landed but unexploded GBU-53/B SDB II Stormbreaker guided small-diameter bomb, raising concerns about reverse-engineering.
Weapon / Missile
Leidos Prepares for Mass Production of IFPC Inc 2 Launchers
Leidos announced the mass production of Enduring Shield modular missile launchers as part of the U.S. Army’s Indirect Fires Protection Capability programme.
Unmanned Systems
XQ-58A Valkyrie Gets Integrated Landing Gear Capability
Kratos has announced the development of landing gear for its XQ-58A Valkyrie UCAV, which was originally developed as a RATO type with parachute landing.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Saronic Reveals New USV Designs Following the MUSV
The U.S.-based USV builder Saronic has unveiled the new Mirage and Cipher USVs, which are between the Corsair USV and Marauder MUSV in terms of displacement.
Bilateral Relations
US Lawmakers Alarmed by Reported Turkish S-400 Move to Syria
US lawmakers addressed a formal letter to the US State Department claiming that Turkiye might consider deploying its S-400 air defence systems to Syria.
Weapon / Missile
Japan Shows Interest in Producing Mk70 Containerised VLS
Lockheed Martin and Japan are on the table for joint production of the newly fielded Mk70 Payload Delivery System (PDS), a containerised version of Mk41 VLS.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Canada and Portugal Consider Gripen Amid F-35 Doubts
Saab said NATO members Canada and Portugal are reviewing the JAS 39 Gripen E/F as they reconsider their dedication to the US-made F-35A Lightning II fighter.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
BAE Systems Offers Plug-and-Play Bofors 40 mm to USN
Gradually ditching the Phalanx CIWS for RAM launchers in close-range defence role, USN is seeking palletised solutions as the next gun-based CIWS systems.
Air
US Deploys Bombers in the Pacific to Protect Japan
In reaction to China's growing Pacific Ocean activity, especially towards Japan and Taiwan, the US sends B-1B Lancer strategic bombers to Japan.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Saronic Prepares for MUSV Construction with New Shipyard
The U.S.-based Saronic has announced the acquisition of the Gulf Craft shipyard to build new Medium USVs (MUSVS) and its new 150-foot MUSV design, Marauder.
Weapon / Missile
USMC Deploys NMESIS Coastal Defence System in Philippines
The USMC has deployed the NMESIS unmanned coastal defence system fitted with NSM anti-ship missiles in the Philippines, marking the first deployment abroad.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Turkiye Pivots Towards F-35s, Slows F-16 Deal with the US
Turkish Air Force to form its future with stealth jets. Ankara may reroute $1.4bn F-16 payment to F-35 programme if readmitted under Trump administration.
Air
Investment
Belgium Seeks to Shift Future F-35A Assembly from US to Italy
Citing economic returns and strategic autonomy objectives, Belgium suggests moving the manufacture of more F-35As to Italy’s FACO site.
