DefenceTalkAt Eurosatory 2014, MBDA is showcasing MMP (Missile Moyenne Portée) the latest addition to its range of land combat missiles. Just six months ago, in December 2013, the program was given the official go ahead by the French DGA (Direction Générale de l’Armement) with MBDA being notified of a contract for the development and production […]https://www.defencetalk.com/mbda-5th-gen-battlefield-missile-eurosatory-2014-59880/

DefenceTalkIndia’s armed forces successfully test launched a BrahMos supersonic anti-ship cruise missile, developed jointly with Russia, from the country’s newest warship INS Kolkata, the PTI news agency reported Monday quoting Indian defense officials. The missile-launch took place earlier this morning off the west coast of India near the Karwar military base in Karnataka. During the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/india-russia-missile-successfully-test-fired-from-indian-warship-59828/

DefenceTalkIn partnership with the Missile Defense Agency, the U.S. Navy deployed the second-generation Standard Missile-3 Block IB made by Raytheon for the first time, initiating the second phase of the Phased Adaptive Approach. “The SM-3 Block IB’s completion of initial operational testing last year set the stage for a rapid deployment to theater,” said Dr. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-navy-deploys-standard-missile-3-block-ib-for-first-time-59393/

DefenceTalkBritain and France brought their defence cooperation closer on Friday, announcing joint projects to build combat drones and unmanned anti-mine vehicles. British Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Francois Hollande struck a series of deals in a one-day summit at the Brize Norton airbase in Oxfordshire, southern England. They also announced joint training exercises […]https://www.defencetalk.com/uk-france-tighten-defence-ties-with-drone-and-missile-projects-50236/

DefenceTalkNorth Korea has resumed construction work on a missile launch site on its northeast coast after a months-long hiatus, part of a renewed push for its nuclear and missile programs, according to a US think-tank. Recent satellite imagery shows work has resumed on new facilities at the North’s Tonghae launch site, the US-Korea Institute of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/north-korea-resumes-missile-site-construction-us-institute-49782/

DefenceTalkA series of major delivery commitments which will significantly enhance the capability of the world’s most advanced swing role/multi-role combat aircraft have been confirmed by the Eurofighter consortium. Ground tests with the Storm Shadow and Taurus missiles have already been completed, and intensive flight test campaigns will begin imminently. Both missiles will further increase the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/eurofighter-details-typhoon-enhancement-plan-49686/

DefenceTalkWith two direct hits Diehl Defence proved the IRIS-T SL (Surface Launched) surface-to-air guided missile`s operational capability and performance. The two firings were conducted within a test campaign from November 4 to 8, 2013, at the Overberg Test Range in South Africa and are part of the development program for the new guided missile plus […]https://www.defencetalk.com/ground-launched-iris-t-shoots-down-2-targets-49690/

DefenceTalkTurkey is hoping to finalise negotiations to acquire its first long-range anti-missile system from China in six months’ time, the head of the country’s procurement agency said Thursday. “The immediate goal for us is in about six months to come to a reasonable level in our contract negotiations and to understand whether it’s possible to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/turkey-hopes-to-finalise-china-missile-purchase-in-six-months-49642/

DefenceTalkIn preparation for an upcoming dual-intercept test later this year, a Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) Multifunction Fire Control Radar (MFCR) successfully acquired and tracked a Lance tactical ballistic missile (TBM) at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. This was the first attempt by a MEADS radar to track a live TBM. The X-band MFCR […]https://www.defencetalk.com/meads-tracks-tactical-ballistic-missile-for-first-time-49446/

DefenceTalkRaytheon completed a successful field test of an advanced Electronic Support Measure (ESM) seeker installed in a Block IV Tomahawk missile as part of the company’s new product improvement program. The ESM seeker incorporates a state-of-the-art processor and antenna to locate and track moving and fixed emitting targets. The seeker’s capability was validated in a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raytheon-demonstrates-new-seeker-technology-for-tomahawk-49358/