Category: Weapons

US Sanctions on Pakistan’s Missile Program
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US Sanctions on Pakistan’s Missile Program

The United States recently imposed sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program, targeting entities involved in the development of Pakistan’s advanced missile systems like Shaheen-3 and Ababeel. These sanctions primarily focus on Chinese and Pakistani organizations accused of facilitating ballistic missile proliferation. Shaheen-3 and Ababeel Missiles Shaheen-3 and Ababeel are among the most capable missiles in Pakistan’s arsenal. The Shaheen-3 has a range of 2,740 km, while the Ababeel can carry Multiple Independently targetable Reentry Vehicles (MIRVs) over a distance of 2,200

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Anduril Unveils Cruise Missile Weapon, Voice-Controlled Drones
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Anduril Unveils Cruise Missile Weapon, Voice-Controlled Drones

Anduril Industries has unveiled two groundbreaking technologies: the Barracuda weapon system and voice-controlled autonomous drones. These innovations aim to enhance America’s military readiness and deter potential peer competitors through advanced, scalable, and cost-effective solutions. Anduril’s newly revealed Barracuda represents a significant leap in air-breathing, autonomous air vehicle technology. Designed to bridge the gap in current weapon systems, the Barracuda comes in three configurations: Barracuda-100, Barracuda-250, and Barracuda-500. Each variant offers increasing size and payload capacity, with the largest configuration boasting

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Turkiye ASELSAN Reports Exceptional Growth in First Half of 2024
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Turkiye ASELSAN Reports Exceptional Growth in First Half of 2024

ASELSAN, Türkiye’s leading defense company, has announced extraordinary financial results for the first half of 2024, showcasing robust growth and cementing its position in the global defense market. Key Financial Highlights Expanding Global Footprint ASELSAN’s export performance in the first half of 2024 was particularly noteworthy. The company signed export deals for eight of its products in new markets, demonstrating its growing international presence. Of the $2.6 billion in new contracts, $365 million came from international orders. Technological Advancements and

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Russian unveils Lancet-E loitering munitions at Army 2024
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Russian unveils Lancet-E loitering munitions at Army 2024

Rosoboronexport, a subsidiary of Russia’s Rostec State Corporation, has made a significant move in the global defense market by unveiling the Lancet-E system at the Army 2024 International Military-Technical Forum. This export version of the combat-proven Lancet loitering munition system marks the company’s entry into the increasingly important unmanned weapons sector. The Lancet-E system is a comprehensive package designed for modern warfare scenarios. It comprises the Z-16-E reconnaissance drone and two distinct kamikaze drones, referred to as Item 51-E and

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Iran's 4000km Range 'Kamikaze' Drone: Strategic Game Changer
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US Army Awards $1B for Switchblade Kamikaze Drones

The US Army has signed a massive contract worth nearly $1 billion with AeroVironment for the delivery of Switchblade series loitering munitions, also known as kamikaze drones. This five year deal is part of a larger effort to enhance the lethality of infantry units, making them as effective as formations with heavy armored vehicles. The contract covers both Switchblade 300 and 600 models. These tube-launched loitering munitions offer highly automated target engagement capabilities and man in the loop control functionality.

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India's Pursuit of Missile Defense Shield: A Web Media Analysis
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India’s Pursuit of Missile Defense Shield: A Web Media Analysis

India has recently conducted a series of Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) tests, signaling that it is in the advanced stages of developing and deploying its BMD system. On 24 June, 2024, India tested the second phase of its BMD system, which reportedly has a range of 5,000 km. Additionally, on 27 July, 2024, India tested the S-400 system acquired from Russia. India has been working on a two-phased BMD system for years. It is important to evaluate the current state

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