Yearly Archive: 2020

Japan will be testing a prototype infrared sensor designed to detect missile launches on a satellite that will launch into space this fiscal year. Image: JAXA Tokyo intends to manufacture a constellation of small satellite for early warning detection of missile launches from North Korea. So far, the launch manifest suggest the sensor could be […]

The U.S. Marine Corps has activated its second F-35B fleet replacement squadron, VMFAT-502, at MCAS Beaufort on Jun. 26. The unit can trace its lineage to VMA-513, a AV-8B squadron that deactivated in 2013.

The Australian government will proceed with the purchase of the AGM-158C, Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASMs). Photo: NAVAIR The U.S. government had cleared the same in February and the deal is worth up to $990 million. However, Australia is reported to be spending $880 million for the purchase. The weapon will be integrated on Australia’s […]