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Smart Manufacturing in the Civil and Military Markets White Papers Available

November 7, 2019November 8, 2019 - by Matthew Beres

Forecast International has released new White Papers regarding Smart Manufacturing in the Civil and Military Markets. The aerospace industry is undergoing a revolution in smart manufacturing that will allow for …

Asia / Missiles

Russia Deploys S-300 to Tajikistan

October 28, 2019December 10, 2019 - by Derek Bisaccio

The Russian military has deployed S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to Tajikistan. In a statement over the weekend, the Russian military confirmed a deployment of the S-300 air-defense system to its …

Africa / Missiles

Denel, Egypt in Talks on Umkhonto Deal

October 1, 2019November 12, 2019 - by Derek Bisaccio

The Egyptian military is seeking to move forward with an acquisition of South African firm Denel’s Umkhonto, a surface-to-air missile. Mail & Guardian, a South African newspaper, reported last week …

Defense / Missiles / North America

BAE Systems Awarded $2.7 Billion APKWS Guided Rocket Contract

September 26, 2019September 26, 2019 - by Shaun McDougall

BAE Systems was awarded a $2.7 billion contract from the U.S. Navy for Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) II full-rate production Lots 8-12. This award procures WGU-59/B units to …

a missile hitting a barge floating in the ocean

Defense / Missiles / North America

U.S. Navy Awards Raytheon $349 Million for Maritime Strike Tomahawk

August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 - by Shaun McDougall

The U.S. Navy awarded Raytheon a $349 million contract on August 28 for Phase 2 of the Maritime Strike Tomahawk Rapid Deployment Capability, which will follow Phase 1 design and …

Defense / Missiles

IDF Largest SPIKE Missile Customer, But Europe a Fertile Ground for Orders

August 27, 2019November 22, 2019 - by Forecast International

by Larry Dickerson, Missile Systems Analyst, Forecast International. The SPIKE anti-armor weapon is one of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems‘ most successful missiles. Over 30,000 missiles are on order from 32 …

missile launch with visible exhaust creates a cloud of dust

Defense / Missiles / North America

U.S. Army Finalizes Deal for Two Iron Dome Systems

August 13, 2019November 22, 2019 - by Shaun McDougall

The U.S. Army has finalized a deal to procure two Iron Dome missile defense systems as part of an interim cruise missile defense capability. The system is codeveloped by Raytheon …

Middle East / Missiles

Iran to Show Off Bavar 373 System

August 7, 2019August 7, 2019 - by Derek Bisaccio

The Iranian defense industry will put its Bavar 373 surface-to-air missile system on display later this month. In an interview with Tasnim News Agency, Iranian Defense Minister Brig. Gen. Amir …

Europe / Missiles

Report: Russia Lacking Materials for Large-Scale Production of Hypersonic Weapon

July 2, 2019July 2, 2019 - by Derek Bisaccio

The Russian government is finding it difficult to produce its hypersonic glide vehicle amid a shortage of the necessary resources, a report by CNBC claims, based on sources knowledgeable of …

Europe / Missiles

Russian Northern Fleet Tests Tor-M2DT SAM

June 14, 2019November 8, 2019 - by Derek Bisaccio

The Russian Northern Fleet has conducted test-firing of the Tor-M2DT surface-to-air missile system, at the Kapustin Yar shooting range. The Tor-M2DT pairs the Tor-M2 system with the DT-30 tracked chassis …