Tag: Defense
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Understanding the Limitations and Capabilities of Iron Beam Defense System
Because Iron Beam’s maximum range is around 10 kilometres, it cannot intercept medium- or long-range ballistic missiles, including the types targeted by Israel’s Arrow system. While highly effective against short-range rockets, artillery fire and UAVs, Iron Beam is not intended for long-range ballistic missile interception. It also cannot engage high-altitude, high-speed missiles, nor threats travelling…
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US Congress Debates Crucial Defense Policy Bill Exceeding Trump’s Funding Request
US Congress considers ‘must-pass’ defense policy bill that would top Trump’s spending request Reuters Compromise defense bill stymies Trump on Europe troop withdrawals Politico NDAA 2026 sharpens US hard line on China, expands major Taiwan push The Hans India US Congress unveils compromise fiscal 2026 defense bill The Statesman Breaking: Final Defense Legislation Grants Federal Recognition to Lumbee Tribe Native…
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Israel’s Advanced Multi-Layered Missile Defense System
Israel’s missile-defence architecture is built as a layered system, some of the most important components of this system are Iron Dome, David’s Sling and Arrow. Each tier intercepts threats at different ranges and altitudes, forming an integrated protective structure for population centres, strategic sites and deployed forces. The systems are jointly developed with American partners…
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Chiefs Defense Faces Texans in Thrilling Sunday Night Showdown
The Chiefs’ lack of a pass rush in recent games has been a dubious team effort. But defensive end Chris Jones accepts responsibility on behalf of his position, especially after the Chiefs’ most recent outing — a Thanksgiving Day loss at Dallas “I look at how I played and what I could have done different,”…
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Tamir Missiles: The Backbone of Israel’s Iron Dome Defense System
Tamir missile is a short-range interceptor which is specifically designed to neutralise rockets, artillery shells, and drones. These missiles measure three metres in length, 160 mm in diameter, and weighs approximately 90 kg, carrying an 11 kg high-explosive blast-fragmentation warhead, according to Britannica. According to RTX’s official website, the electro-optical sensors and steering fins, combined…
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Boeing Clarifies Trump’s Equity Stake Plan Excludes Major US Defense Contractors
Boeing says Trump’s equity stake plan doesn’t apply to big US defense firms Reuters Boeing says Trump’s equity stake plan doesn’t apply to big U.S. defence firms The Hindu Trump’s Equity Plan: Exemption for Major Defense Firms Devdiscourse Trump’s equity stake plan doesn’t apply to big US defence firms: Boeing Business Standard Source link
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Revolutionizing Defense: Israel’s Advanced High-Energy Laser Weapon System
Israel’s Iron Beam programme, first revealed in 2014, has completed more than ten years of development and is now approaching delivery of its first operational laser system. According to Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and the programme details outlined on its official website, the Iron Beam weapon system is positioned to become the world’s first operational…
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Comparing Israel’s Iron Beam and Iron Dome: A New Era in Air Defense Technology
Israel’s Iron Beam vs Iron Dome: How world’s first operational laser shield differs from most deployed air defense system WION Killing drones for cents: ‘World’s first’ 100 kW combat laser ready for deployment Interesting Engineering IRON BEAM: Israel On The Cusp Of Making History: Set To Become 1st Country To Deploy High-Power Laser Weapons EurAsian Times IDF to…
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US Defense Secretary Affirms Strength of Monroe Doctrine
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world US defence secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to “restore US military dominance” in the Western hemisphere as Washington formally shifts its national security policy towards its geographic backyard. Hegseth declared that the Monroe Doctrine…
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Antonio Brown Seeks Case Dismissal Under ‘Stand Your Ground’ Defense
Anthony OlivieriDec 6, 2025, 11:44 AM ET Close Anthony Olivieri is a staff writer for ESPN. He has a degree in communications with a concentration in journalism from Marist College. He’s been with ESPN since 2012. Former NFL star Antonio Brown filed a motion this week to dismiss the second-degree attempted murder charge against him…