Demonstration shows capability to extend the battlefront using Naval Integrated Fire Control-Counter Air (NIFC-CA) Two pre-eminent weapon systems, the F-35 Lightning II and Aegis Weapon System, worked together for the first time during a live fire exercise. The joint Lockheed Martin, (NYSE: LMT) U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps exercise was the first live fire missile event that successfully demonstrated the integration of the F-35 to support Naval Integrated Fire Control-Counter Air (NIFC-CA). During the Sept. 12 test, an unmodified U.S. Marine Corps F-35B from the Marine Operational Test … [Read more...]
Russia’s Updated Supersonic Bomber To Fly In Stratosphere
Source: Russia Beyond The Headlines The renewed Tu-160M2 will be able to fly at an altitude level of 60,000 feet, where no existing anti-aircraft or missile defense system can reach it. At the end of 2016 the Russian Defense Ministry will receive the first delivery of the renewed NK-32 engines for the Tu-160M2 strategic missile-carrying bombers. According to the developers, the new engine will help the plane fly up to the stratosphere at an altitude of 60,000 feet. "The new NK-32 version can work not only as a reactive plane engine but also as a rocket engine. Thanks to this the Tu-160M2 … [Read more...]
U.S. Army Testing Genetically Modified Spider Silk as Body Armor
Thank you to a friend for forwarding this to us. U.S. Army is currently testing genetically modified spider silk for body armor. It will be stronger than steel and Kevlar and still weigh less. Source: Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc., the leading developer of spider silk based fibers, today announced that it has received a contract valued at up to $1.0 million, if the option phase is awarded, for the development of high performance fibers for protective apparel applications. Under the fully funded base effort, valued at $99,962, the Company will deliver … [Read more...]
Military Uniform to Protect Soldiers Against Biological and Chemical Agents
Source: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory The new uniforms could be deployed in the field in less than 10 years. In work that aims to protect soldiers from biological and chemical threats, a team of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientists has created a material that is highly breathable yet protective from biological agents. This material is the first key component of futuristic smart uniforms that also will respond to and protect from environmental chemical hazards. The research appears in the July 27 edition of the journal, Advanced Materials(link is external). High … [Read more...]
New IED Jamming Technology for US Military
Source: Lockheed Martin Next Generation Counter IED System, Symphony Block 40, approved by U.S. Government to support U.S. and coalition forces Lockheed Martin provides global ground Electronic Warfare (EW) solutions to U.S. forces, as well as partner nations, through a unique Next Generation open architecture product platform and open business model. Our multi-function/multi-mission capability builds on the successful Symphony Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) Defeat system. Since its initial fielding in 2006, over 4000 Symphony C-IED systems have been delivered and currently … [Read more...]
Russia Claims Its Sunflower Radar is Capable of Detecting F-35 Jets
There is an "indisputable advantage" that this type of radar brings to the table Svobodnaya Pressa stated, "Short-wave stations see stealth fighter jets as clearly as WWII-era aircraft," referring to the cutting-edge planes that have been created to avoid detection by radars, like the F-35. The content below is from the Russian news site Svobodnava Pressa and was translated using Google translator. Russia's armed forces are increasing the number of over-the-horizon radar, which systematically set on sea borders of the country. In 2017, the "Sunflower" radar will be deployed in the Arctic. No … [Read more...]
Raytheon’s New JSOW C-1 ready for US Navy fleet
Source: Raytheon State-of-the-art glide weapon engages targets on land and at sea Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) and the U.S. Navy have completed all operational tests for the Joint Standoff Weapon C-1, making this newest variant of the guided glide weapon ready for US Navy fleet release and declaration of Initial Operational Capability. JSOW C-1 includes a Link-16 datalink and maritime moving target capability to provide fleet forces with robust, flexible capability against high-value, stationary land targets. This now includes moving maritime targets at launch ranges of up to 70 nautical … [Read more...]
Russian Navy Testing New Advanced Torpedoes
Source: TASS Russian News Agency The Russian Navy is expected to adopt for service the advanced Futlyar deep-water torpedo that is undergoing its state trials now, a source in the defense industry told TASS on Wednesday. According to the source, the Futlyar is an upgraded variant of the Fizik homing torpedo that has entered service recently. "The new variant of the torpedo is undergoing state trials at Lake Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan, which are due for completion later in the year. If the torpedo passes the tests, it will enter service and its full-scale production should begin in 2017," the … [Read more...]
Ready for Launch: Final Piece to U.S. Navy’s Game Changing NEXGEN SATCOMM
Source: Lockheed Martin The U.S. Navy and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) are ready to launch the fifth Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) secure communications satellite, MUOS-5, here on Friday, June 24, aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. The launch window is between 10:30 a.m. and 11:14 a.m. EDT. Watch the launch live: • A live launch webcast at www.ulalaunch.com will begin Friday June 24th at 10:10 a.m. EDT. For the Navy, MUOS-5 completes a network of orbiting satellites and relay ground stations that is revolutionizing secure communications for mobile military forces. Users … [Read more...]
German Manufacturer Developing New Firepower to Counter Russian Tanks
German manufacturer, Rheinmetall Defence, has unveiled a model of a gun developed especially to engage in combat with Russia’s new T-14 Armata and T-90 tanks. Source: Rheinmetall Defence Faced with a rapidly evolving geopolitical situation, more and more European countries have been rethinking the role of mechanized armoured forces. The scenarios involving MBTs for national defence are currently experiencing a renaissance. At the same time many Leopard 2 user nations plan to use the weapon systems for a further 15-20 years. At Eurosatory 2016 Rheinmetall is presenting concepts for enhancing … [Read more...]
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