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The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV-7) is set to perform a series of groundbreaking manoeuvres known as aerobraking. This technique, which utilises the drag of the Earth’s atmosphere to alter the spacecraft’s orbit, marks a first for the U.S. Space Force and the X-37B program.
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RTX has announced significant advancements in its defence technology portfolio, focusing on enhanced naval defense and space-based missile warning systems. These developments highlight RTX’s commitment to providing cutting-edge defence solutions in response to evolving global threats.
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Japan successfully launched an intelligence-gathering radar satellite aboard an H2A rocket on September 26, marking a significant step in its space-based surveillance capabilities.
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Reuters reports that dozens of Russian military personnel are undergoing training in Iran on the Fath-360 close-range ballistic missile system, according to European intelligence sources. The news agency’s investigation suggests an imminent delivery of hundreds of these satellite-guided weapons to Russia for potential use in Ukraine.
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Responding to the growing threat of hypersonic weapons in the region, Japan and the United States have signed an agreement to jointly develop a new missile interceptor system.
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