Standard Missile-3 Intercepts Target in First Live Ballistic Missile Defense Test from Guam
The Ballistic Missile Defense, the first ever from Guam, saw the first use of the AN/TPY-6 radar and the tilting Vertical Launching System. The Missile Defense Agency has been preparing…
U.S. Air Force E-4B Doomsday Planes Replacement Program Progresses
The first B-747-8i to be converted into an E-4C was relocated to Wichita last month for the next phase of work. As we have already reported, 0n Apr. 26, 2024,…
Leonardo’s Miysis DIRCM and MAIR Threat Warning System Selected for a Government VIP Aircraft
Miysis and MAIR will equip an Airbus A330 selected by an undisclosed government operator to be used as VIP aircraft. Leonardo has announced that its defensive systems have been chosen…
First Image of Iran’s Yak-130 with R-73 Air-to-Air Missile Emerges
The Yak-130 is now not only the most modern trainer, but the most current jet in the IRIAF inventory. Reports and observers say it could help in training Iranian pilots…
Japan Unveils First Images of Upgraded Type-12 Anti-Ship Missile During Tests
The new Type-12 SSM has ‘improved capability’ to be launched from both ground launchers and ships, and offers a stand-off defense capability to prevent and eliminate invading forces at an…
Mildenhall’s 352nd Special Operations Wing Takes Delivery of C-146A Wolfhound
On Dec. 4, 2024, C-146A Wolfhound 10-3077 arrived at RAF Mildenhall to begin a new permanently deployed presence in the European theatre. It will join MC-130J Commando II and CV-22B…
