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India Tests Laser-Guided Bombs
Two flight trials were conducted today at Integrated Test Range, Chandipur to test the effectiveness of the guidance and control systems of laser-guided bombs. On-board systems in both the trials worked satisfactorily and the mission objectives have been met. Aeronautics Development Establishment (ADE), Bangalore has developed the guidance kit for 1,000 lb, laser guided bombs. [...]
Taiwan defends US missile deal
Taipei: Taiwan Wednesday defended its latest procurement of US weapons, saying the missiles would give the island more confidence in pushing for rapprochement talks with China. The Mainland Affairs Council, the island’s decision-making body on its policy with China, also called on Beijing to dismantle the more than 1,000 missiles aimed at the island. “The [...]
Kuwait Air Defense Forces Conduct Successful Patriot Test Firings
TEWKSBURY, Mass: The Kuwait Air Defense Forces successfully test fired Raytheon Company’s Patriot Air and Missile Defense System against tactical ballistic missiles. The test firings were held last month at the Udairi Range in Kuwait in conjunction with other Kuwait Air Defense and Land Forces elements during a joint exercise. The test firings used a [...]
China Says Missile Interception Test Successful
China says it has successfully carried out a test of military technology to shoot down missiles in mid-air. The news comes in the wake of tensions between Beijing and Washington because of American missile sales to Taiwan, an island China considers part of its territory. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu Tuesday told reporters her [...]
China Tests Missile-interception Technology
China says it has successfully tested military technology designed to intercept a missile in mid-air. China made the announcement Tuesday, saying the test was defensive in nature and not aimed at any country. State media said the test “achieved the expected objective,” but did not elaborate. The announcement follows Washington’s decision last week to clear [...]
Brahmos Missile to Be Inducted Into Air Force in 2012
The country’s prestigious ‘BrahMos’ missile would be inducted into the Air Force in 2012 that would ensure all the three wings of the military are equipped with the supersonic cruise missile, a top Defence official said today. “We have developed the airborne missile part, and process of integrating it with the Aircraft ‘Sukhoi’ was progressing’, [...]
Israel succesfuly tests anti-rocket system
Jerusalem: Israel has completed tests on its Iron Dome anti-missile system, designed to provide a response to the thousands of rockets fired at Israel by Hamas and Hezbollah, the defence ministry said. The system, which can intercept short-range rockets and artillery shells, underwent its final tests in the past 48 hours, a statement said. “For [...]
Trident II D5 Missile Achieves 130th Successful Test Flight
SUNNYVALE, Ca: The U.S. Navy conducted a successful test flight Dec. 19 of a Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) built by Lockheed Martin. The Navy launched the unarmed missile from the submerged submarine USS ALASKA (SSBN 732) in the Atlantic Ocean. This test marked the 130th consecutive successful test flight of the Trident [...]
Russia needs new arms to counter US shield: Putin
Moscow: Russia must develop new offensive weapons to counter US missile defenses and prevent US policymakers from feeling they can “do whatever they want,” Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Tuesday. “To preserve the balance, we must develop offensive weapons systems, not missile defence systems as the United States is doing,” Putin said during a visit [...]
