Jamal Peterson 
Following a postponement of almost two years, the Missile Defense Agency has successfully conducted a test of the Long-Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR), confirming its capability to track a live ballistic missile target. During a test on June 23 at the Clear Space Force Station in Alaska, the LRDR “successfully acquired, tracked, and relayed missile target … Read more
PARIS — At the recent Paris Air Show, Raytheon officials reported ongoing challenges in the production of certain missiles due to a bottleneck in the supply of rocket motors. Barbara Borgonovi, who leads Raytheon’s naval power unit which manufactures missiles like the SM-2, SM-6, and the AIM-9X Sidewinder, highlighted that the scarcity of rocket motors … Read more
On the evening of June 21, at approximately 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, a U.S. Navy nuclear submarine launched a series of Tomahawk cruise missiles targeting key infrastructure facilities in Isfahan, Iran. Following the missile deployment, a coordinated aerial assault involving fighter jets and B-2 Spirit stealth bombers took place over Iran, culminating in the … Read more
Saab has chosen the up-and-coming Anduril Rocket Motor Systems to develop and manufacture solid rocket motors for its Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb, as stated by representatives from both firms. This decision marks a significant boost for Anduril’s ambitions to become a key player among solid rocket motor suppliers in the United States, a market currently … Read more
The Pentagon is reconfiguring its military combatant command that oversees U.S. homeland security to now encompass Greenland, amidst indications from the Trump administration of its desire to assume control over the Danish territory. “This adjustment will enhance the Joint Force’s capabilities in defending the U.S. homeland, which will lead to a strengthened defense strategy in … Read more
Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll’s Commitment to Transparency Today, Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll assured Congress that within 10 days, detailed justifications for major organizational changes and program adjustments within the Army will be provided. These changes include the merging of commands, the reshaping of units, and the modification or discontinuation of several … Read more
Creative Warfare: Ukraine’s Innovative Use of Drones and Pringles Cans In the ongoing conflict, Ukrainian forces have demonstrated remarkable creativity and resourcefulness in their approach to warfare. Among the most striking examples of this ingenuity is the adaptation of everyday items, such as Pringles potato chip cans, for use in combat scenarios, particularly involving drones. … Read more
Legislative Push for Advanced Defense Manufacturing Capabilities Members of the House are advocating for the Pentagon to create a reserve network of high-tech commercial factories, which would be activated to rapidly produce weapons during wartime scenarios. The Defense Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee has earmarked $131 million in its proposed military budget for fiscal … Read more
Overview of the Paris Air Show The Paris Air Show, renowned as the largest air show based on exhibitor numbers, will emphasize defense-related themes more prominently this year than in its previous iteration, as stated by the event’s organizers. This shift reflects the escalating concerns over global security. Nearly half of the exposition, or 45%, … Read more
On Friday, the U.S. military supported Israel in defending against missiles launched by Iran. This came in response to Israel’s extensive aerial bombardment targeting Iranian military leaders and their nuclear facilities the previous day. A defense official from the U.S. confirmed the engagement but did not specify which American resources were utilized or the number … Read more
