Russia’s Aerospace Force has successfully test-fired a new missile of the country’s anti-ballistic missile (ABM)
Russia Successfully Test-Fires New ABM Interceptor Missile
First Saudi-Made Fast Interceptor Boat
The Ministry of Defence and the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) of Saudi Arabia announced yesterday the launch and localization of the first locally-manufactured HSI32 speed interceptor boats as well as the commissioning of the first floating dock. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. This is the first fast interceptor boat of the type…
Arrow-2 Interceptor Successfully Tested
US Missile Defense Agency issued a news release announcing that together with the Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) of the Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D) of Israel's Ministry of Defense (IMOD) successfully completed a flight test of the Arrow-2 interceptor on 12 August 2020. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. "Arrow Weapon System…
The US Bans Anti-satellite Missile Tests
The US administration states that it is banning anti-satellite missile testing by the United States. Such step, according to the US officials say, is meant to express their hopes of establishing new norms for military action in space. The U.S. has sharply criticized Russia and China for conducting anti-satellite missile tests, although it also…
Russia’s Hypersonic Weapons: What, When and Why?
Over recent years, hypersonic weapons have occupied a central position in discussions on new technologies affecting international security. Moreover, it should be noted that the quality of a discussion often leaves much to be desired. We will attempt to rectify the situation, at least as it relates to Russian armaments. Why are hypersonic weapons…
Germany to Equip Leopard 2 MBT with Trophy APS
Germany has signed a contract to purchase the Israeli Trophy active protection system for its Leopard 2 Main Battle Tanks. The installation and integration of the system into the tank are to be carried out by Kraus-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), the Leopard’s manufacturer. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. The Federal Office…
MiG-31 Repair & Modernisation Completed
The Nizhny Novgorod Aircraft Building Plant "Sokol", a branch of the MiG Corporation of the United Aircraft Building Corporation, has completed a contract for the overhaul and modernisation of a batch of MiG-31 interceptor fighters. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. On December 25, the final combat vehicle departed for a permanent airfield, stated the press…
World Air Forces 2021: Russia Has the 2nd Largest Global Military AF
The renowned British journal Flight International has released the World Air Forces 2021 guide, dedicated to assessing air forces around the world. The document covers the activities of world air forces during the coronavirus pandemic and provides detailed data on the air fleets of 160 countries of the world. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News.…
Meet the R-37 Long-Range Air-to-Air Missile
The R-37 long-range air-to-air missile was developed by Vympel NPO as a further development of the R-33 air-to-air missile for arming the MiG-31M interceptor. The development of the rocket was started by the Decree of the USSR Council of Ministers of April 8, 1983. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. The draft design of the…
Alternatives for Aegis Ashore Presented by Japan
Japan has revealed 3 sea-based alternatives for the land-based, U.S.-developed Aegis Ashore missile interception system, said Japan's Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi on Friday. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. "We plan to deploy (the interception system) on a mobile platform in the ocean, and we would like to look into the specifics with the United States…
