A Japanese H-IIA rocket will launch South Korea’s Arirang 3 satellite into orbit on May 18. The Arirang 3 has a camera with a resolution of 0.7 meters.
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India has missile defense shield that protects two cities
India boast that it has developed a missile defense shield that can be deployed at short notice to protect two cities at the same time.
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DARPA wants IFF system for satellites
DARPA wants the industry to come up with a solution to find and quickly identify satellites flying overhead.
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USS Shiloh gets upgraded Aegis BMD
USS Shiloh will be the first ship to be upgraded with the Aegis BMD 4.0.1.
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South Korean military took active part in U.S. missile defense drills
The South Korean military did not merely observe U.S. missile defense drills but took active participation in them.
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