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#WATCH | Delhi | Long-range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Glide Missile, developed by DRDO, will be making its debut at the 77th Republic Day Parade ASL Project Director at DRDO, A Prasad Goud says, "This missile is being developed by DRDO for the requirement of the Indian Navy. Its basic advantage is that it is hypersonic, so enemy radars cannot detect it... Its range is about 1500 Km and can carry different payloads, then defeat the warheads on ships deployed in the ocean. It travels with hypersonic speed and high aerodynamic efficiency... This will increase India's capability in the ocean waters... DRDO is working on hypersonic glide missile technology and hypersonic cruise missile technology..."

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#WATCH | ANI National Security Summit 2.0: DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat says, "For short-range ballistic missiles, the Pralay is now in the final stages of testing. With respect to hypersonic, we are working on two programs, the hypersonic glide missile and the hypersonic cruise missiles. The glide missile will come out first. We should be doing the first trials fairly soon. And that is at a more advanced stage than the cruise missile. The cruise missile program has not yet been sanctioned, although we are working on the various technologies which will get into the cruise missile..." "For short-range ballistic missiles, the Pralay is now in the final stages of testing and should be ready. Then we have some of our strategic missiles, which can be converted to tactical usage for the medium range and the long range. With respect to hypersonic, we are working on two programs, the hypersonic glide missile and the hypersonic cruise missiles. The hypersonic cruise missiles is one which has a scramjet engine and it is powered during its flight. The hypersonic glide missile is a missile which uses a booster to give it initial velocity, and then it just glides without any powering. The glide missile will come out first. We should be doing the first trials fairly soon. And that is at a more advanced stage than the cruise missile. The cruise missile program has not yet been sanctioned, although we are working on the various technologies which will get into the cruise missile. Recently, we have done a scramjet propulsion for more than 1,000 seconds. So that's been a major achievement, and once the program is sanctioned, we'll convert the scramjet propulsion into a working missile system. And I think that should take about five years after the sanction."

#WATCH | ANI National Security Summit 2.0: DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat says, "For short-range ballistic missiles, the Pralay is now in the final stages of testing. With respect to hypersonic, we are working on two programs, the hypersonic glide missile and the hypersonic cruise missiles. The glide missile will come out first. We should be doing the first trials fairly soon. And that is at a more advanced stage than the cruise missile. The cruise missile program has not yet been sanctioned, although we are working on the various technologies which will get into the cruise missile..." "For short-range ballistic missiles, the Pralay is now in the final stages of testing and should be ready. Then we have some of our strategic missiles, which can be converted to tactical usage for the medium range and the long range. With respect to hypersonic, we are working on two programs, the hypersonic glide missile and the hypersonic cruise missiles. The hypersonic cruise missiles is one which has a scramjet engine and it is powered during its flight. The hypersonic glide missile is a missile which uses a booster to give it initial velocity, and then it just glides without any powering. The glide missile will come out first. We should be doing the first trials fairly soon. And that is at a more advanced stage than the cruise missile. The cruise missile program has not yet been sanctioned, although we are working on the various technologies which will get into the cruise missile. Recently, we have done a scramjet propulsion for more than 1,000 seconds. So that's been a major achievement, and once the program is sanctioned, we'll convert the scramjet propulsion into a working missile system. And I think that should take about five years after the sanction."

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Australia's Department of Defence announced that, during the Taipan Strike 26 exercise at the Woomera Test Range in South Australia, the Royal Australian Navy launched a Standard Missile-2 (SM-2) surface-to-air missile from a trailer-mounted, two-cell Expeditionary Launch System (ELS) ground launcher, designated Derringer. The system, designed for ground-based air and missile defense, combines the SM-2 missile with an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar developed by Australian company CEA Technologies and a virtualized AEGIS weapon system. The trials, led by the Royal Australian Air Force, were conducted in cooperation with the Royal Australian Navy, Australia's Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), U.S. government agencies, and defense industry partners from both Australia and the United States.

Australia's Department of Defence announced that, during the Taipan Strike 26 exercise at the Woomera Test Range in South Australia, the Royal Australian Navy launched a Standard Missile-2 (SM-2) surface-to-air missile from a trailer-mounted, two-cell Expeditionary Launch System (ELS) ground launcher, designated Derringer. The system, designed for ground-based air and missile defense, combines the SM-2 missile with an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar developed by Australian company CEA Technologies and a virtualized AEGIS weapon system. The trials, led by the Royal Australian Air Force, were conducted in cooperation with the Royal Australian Navy, Australia's Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), U.S. government agencies, and defense industry partners from both Australia and the United States.

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Japan plans to reclaim its status as a great power over the next decade The country buildup goes far beyond next-generation submarines. By 2028, HVGP Block 1 and Block 2 will be fully operational with ranges up to 2,000 km. Ir means maneuverable hypersonic weapons in service within 2–3 years. Not only this, but a submarine-launched variant reaching 3,000 km is planned for the early 2030s, along with a new stealth modular hypersonic anti-ship missile (2,000+ km). Type 12 missiles are being upgraded to 1,000–1,500 km, deployable from ships, aircraft, and ground batteries. This is complemented by mass production of indigenous long-range cruise missiles, delivery of ~400–500 Tomahawks, and full JASSM-ER/LRASM/JSM integration on the F-35 fleet. Submarines: 24–25 modern SSKs Surface fleet: 12 Mogami-class frigates, 2–3 ASEV super-destroyers (128–160 VLS each), plus 8–12 new multi-role destroyers by 2035, all equipped with the co-developed Glide Phase Interceptor for anti-hypersonic defense. total 58–64 modern combat ships. Air force: 140–150 F-35s + GCAP 6th-gen fighter entering service in 2035. Japan is simultaneously equipping the Philippines with radars, patrol vessels, and command systems, setting the stage for much deeper military cooperation. Looking the space to become a major player in the region. Within ten years Japan will field hypersonic strike weapons with 1,000–3,000+ km range, ahead of any western county, with operational glide-phase interception capability against hypersonic threats. Japan is back.

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Patricia Marins

79,528 views • 7 months ago

🚨TRUMP IN PANIC: Here's Iran’s DEADLIEST Missile The Fattah-2 missile introduces a totally new concept: instead of relying solely on a ballistic reentry vehicle, it uses a hypersonic glide vehicle designed to manoeuvre during the final phase of flight. This glide vehicle separates after the booster phase and continues toward its target while remaining inside the atmosphere. Unlike traditional ballistic warheads, which follow a largely predictable descent, a glide vehicle can adjust its path, making tracking and interception more difficult, especially for systems optimised to counter classic ballistic trajectories. The missile has a range of around 1,400 kilometres, placing it within the same general category as several other medium-range systems in Iran’s arsenal. The key difference lies in the vehicle’s flight behaviour rather than its distance. The ability to manoeuvre at hypersonic speed requires precise guidance, heat-resistant materials, and stable control under extreme aerodynamic stress. The development of systems like Fattah-2 reflects a long-term trend in Iran’s missile programme. Over the past two decades, Iranian engineers have steadily improved propulsion, accuracy, and survivability. Much of this work has taken place domestically, under sanctions and technological isolation, which has helped the country to develop internal research and production. If Israel and its NATO allies struggled with Iran’s previous retaliatory strike, how prepared are they for a larger one given Iran’s recent military advances?

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45,957 views • 4 months ago

Starship’s fifth flight test was a seminal moment in iterating towards a fully and rapidly reusable launch system. Next up: the sixth flight test of Starship is targeted to launch as early as Monday, November 18 →

Starship’s fifth flight test was a seminal moment in iterating towards a fully and rapidly reusable launch system. Next up: the sixth flight test of Starship is targeted to launch as early as Monday, November 18 →

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🇺🇸 At the Fort Hood training ground in Texas, the US Army is conducting one of the first live-fire tests of the latest Sgt Stout short-range air defense systems, built on the basis of the Stryker A1 combat vehicles already in service with the US Army. The complex, developed under the M-SHORAD program, is equipped with a 30mm XM914 cannon with programmable ammunition and a dual launcher for Stinger MANPADS, thereby providing protection against a wide range of targets at its effective range. Additionally, it features thermal imaging and electro-optical sensors, a radar from L3Harris, and a fire control system from the Italian Leonardo DRS, allowing the vehicle to independently detect, track, and engage targets without external targeting, relying solely on its own sensors. The exercises themselves include day and night firing drills simulating attacks by drones, helicopters, and low-flying munitions such as glide bombs, as well as cruise missiles. According to requirements, the vehicle must be capable of operating on the move and provide all-around defense for troops, and its modular design allows for the future installation of additional laser and electronic warfare systems against UAVs. With serial production starting in 2026, the "Sgt Stout" will become the backbone of mobile air defense for the US Army and National Guard, replacing the rapidly aging Avenger systems and forming an updated line of defense against short-range threats. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

🇺🇸 At the Fort Hood training ground in Texas, the US Army is conducting one of the first live-fire tests of the latest Sgt Stout short-range air defense systems, built on the basis of the Stryker A1 combat vehicles already in service with the US Army. The complex, developed under the M-SHORAD program, is equipped with a 30mm XM914 cannon with programmable ammunition and a dual launcher for Stinger MANPADS, thereby providing protection against a wide range of targets at its effective range. Additionally, it features thermal imaging and electro-optical sensors, a radar from L3Harris, and a fire control system from the Italian Leonardo DRS, allowing the vehicle to independently detect, track, and engage targets without external targeting, relying solely on its own sensors. The exercises themselves include day and night firing drills simulating attacks by drones, helicopters, and low-flying munitions such as glide bombs, as well as cruise missiles. According to requirements, the vehicle must be capable of operating on the move and provide all-around defense for troops, and its modular design allows for the future installation of additional laser and electronic warfare systems against UAVs. With serial production starting in 2026, the "Sgt Stout" will become the backbone of mobile air defense for the US Army and National Guard, replacing the rapidly aging Avenger systems and forming an updated line of defense against short-range threats. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

Visioner

95,867 views • 9 months ago

Very much unheard of for its time. Songs in the Key of Life was so huge that Motown came up with a novel idea to promote it by outfitting a bus in Sydney, Australia with a sound system and played the album in its entirety to the delight (and sometimes annoyance) of passengers. It was called the Wonderbus.

Very much unheard of for its time. Songs in the Key of Life was so huge that Motown came up with a novel idea to promote it by outfitting a bus in Sydney, Australia with a sound system and played the album in its entirety to the delight (and sometimes annoyance) of passengers. It was called the Wonderbus.

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