DefenceTalkThe interdepartmental state commission investigating the recent Proton-M carrier rocket launch failure has so far found no evidence supporting the theory that it was caused by deliberate misconduct, Russia’s space agency Roscosmos said Thursday. “The human factor version, including the possibility of a deliberate violation of production norms, is considered during an investigation into every […]https://www.defencetalk.com/proton-rocket-failure-probe-finds-no-evidence-of-deliberate-misconduct-59739/

DefenceTalkA Russian Proton rocket with an advanced satellite on board crashed outside of Kazakhstan’s territory after lift-off, RIA Novosti cited a source as saying. There are so far no reports of damage or casualties. The rocket could have crashed over the Altai Mountains or the Pacific Ocean, a source told RIA Novosti. All other launches […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russian-proton-rocket-carrying-advanced-satellite-crashes-59596/

DefenceTalkAir worthiness release certification moves program toward operational employment Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) and the U.S. Army have completed the certification process for air worthiness release (AWR) of the TALON Laser-Guided Rocket (LGR) on the Apache AH-64D/E Attack helicopter. The AWR certification provides for potential operational employment of the TALON weapon system on U.S. Army […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raytheon-us-army-certify-talon-laser-guided-rocket-on-apache-helicopter-59490/

DefenceTalkA project to build a new super-heavy carrier rocket was included into the draft new Federal Space Program (FSP) Roscosmos chief Oleg Ostapenko said on Thursday. “A [super] heavy carrier rocket was included into the new FSP. Work is still under way, with the first stage envisaging the construction of a rocket capable of lifting […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-gives-green-light-to-super-heavy-rocket-project-59444/

DefenceTalkThe date of the maiden launch of Russia’s new Angara rocket has been set for June 25, an official with the Russian Space Agency told RIA Novosti Friday. “The launch is set for June 25, with the 26th as a backup date,” the official said. He added the rocket would be fired without an orbital […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-to-test-launch-new-angara-rocket-59414/

DefenceTalkLockheed Martin received a $255 million contract in late 2013 from the U.S. Army for Lot 9 production of the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Unitary rocket. The new allotment of rockets will be delivered to the U.S. Army, Marine Corps and Republic of Italy. Delivery will begin in April 2015. Work will be […]https://www.defencetalk.com/lockheed-receives-us-army-contract-for-guided-mlrs-rocket-production-59027/

DefenceTalkIsrael’s Iron Dome missile defence system shot down a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip towards the southern city of Ashkelon on Thursday evening, media reports said. Public radio and army radio both reported that there were no injuries or property damage. They said another rocket fired by Gaza militants during the afternoon fell in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-shoots-down-rocket-fired-from-gaza-reports-50683/

DefenceTalkRussia launched an upgraded version of its Soyuz rocket on Saturday, successfully delivering a scientific satellite into space. The Soyuz-2.1v light class rocket includes a new engine design. “The operational crew at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome (in Russia’s Arkhangelsk Region) has successfully conducted a unique launch of a light-class Soyuz-2.1v rocket carrier with Volga upper stage […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-launches-upgraded-soyuz-rocket-49990/

DefenceTalkThe Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress Oct. 25 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Singapore for Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS) and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $96 million. The Government of Singapore has requested a possible sale of 88 Unitary High Explosive (HE) Guided […]https://www.defencetalk.com/singapore-requests-guided-multiple-launch-rocket-system-49520/

DefenceTalkIsrael on Friday staged what it said was a planned test of a rocket propulsion system at a military base on the Mediterranean coast. Israeli media, citing analysts, said the test appeared to be of a version of the Jericho ballistic missile with a range of at least 5,000 kilometres (3,100 miles), easily capable of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-tests-rocket-system-ministry-48507/