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Ukraine hit a Russian Nebo-M radar station with ATACMS. Its destruction significantly reduces their ability to detect, track and intercept aerodynamic and ballistic targets. The Nebo-M is a very difficult target to destroy because it operates in stealth mode, scanning the horizon for airborne objects. The Russians have only 10 operational systems of this type left, each costing more than $100 million. Its destruction will facilitate the effective use of Storm Shadow and SCALP-EG cruise missiles. It was not specified where the station was located. Judging by the use of ATACMS missiles, somewhere in the occupied territories. Because Jake Sullivan forbids to hit the Russian territory. https://lnkd.in/eZiUtuQC

Interesting new report by Conflict Armament Research examining debris from a #NorthKorean ballistic missile in #Ukraine. Upwards of 75 percent of the electronic components primarily related the navigation system are from U.S. companies. Not surprising, but it highlights how much North Korea's missile programs are dependent on finding ways to smuggle outside technology into their weapons programs: https://lnkd.in/eFGbAZQ2

Missile strikes in the rear of #Ukraine are probably carried out with the help of satellite images of #American companies, which Russia buys through intermediaries. The Atlantic writes about this with reference to a #Ukrainian military source. The Ukrainian side sees a regularity — satellites take pictures of places in Ukraine to order, they are bought, and after a few days or weeks a cruise missile arrives at the photographed place. Sometimes after that, another satellite takes additional images, perhaps to check the level of damage. The source says that the number of coincidences where a photo is followed by a hit is too great to be a coincidence. Clear satellite images of companies such as #Planet or Maxar Technologies can be bought through intermediary sites. Both companies provided images of Ukrainian facilities later hit by Russian missiles. The companies themselves assure that they carefully check their customers and comply with the US resolution, which prohibits transactions with Russia from the beginning of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation into Ukraine. The companies say they provide images to "responsible entities" such as governments or government agencies. Experts interviewed by The Atlantic believe that Planet and Maxar are not interested in cooperation with Russia and have good contracts with the US Department of Defense, but they are unlikely to be able to very carefully check the customers of the pictures — this requires a huge resource. Today, the situation is such that it is very easy to order high-quality pictures through intermediaries, paying little money — from $1 000 to $1 200. https://lnkd.in/dmdHfweP

JUST IN: President of Ukraine, Zelensky, writes, "I spoke with Speaker Johnson and thanked him personally, both parties, the American people, and President Biden for their critical support of Ukraine since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. "I briefed Speaker Johnson on the battlefield situation, specifically the dramatic increase in Russia's air terror. "Last week alone, 190 missiles, 140 "Shahed" drones, and 700 guided aerial bombs were launched at Ukrainian cities and communities. "Ukraine's largest hydroelectric power plant has gone offline. In this situation, quick passage of US aid to Ukraine by Congress is vital. "We recognize that there are differing views in the House of Representatives on how to proceed, but the key is to keep the issue of aid to Ukraine as a unifying factor. "We also discussed the importance of cutting off Russia's sources of funding for its war as soon as possible and using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s benefit. We also rely on the leadership of Congress in this regard."

*Israel's New Tiebreaker:* IAI has revealed the Air Lora system, a ballistic missile that can be launched even from noncombat planes, well outside enemy airspace and detection range. The missile is guided by precise internal navigation systems to make it immune to jamming, and is stealthy enough to evade early warning systems. travelling at Mach 5 and striking from up to 90 degrees, it can be al but impossible to intercept and can neutralize critical assets with a single attack. In a war increasingly full of long-range missile attacks and defenses between Israel and Iran, such weapon could prove to be the deciding factor. *𝗜𝗦𝗥𝗔𝗘𝗟 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦*

*Israel's New Tiebreaker:* IAI has revealed the Air Lora system, a ballistic missile that can be launched even from noncombat planes, well outside enemy airspace and detection range. The missile is guided by precise internal navigation systems to make it immune to jamming, and is stealthy enough to evade early warning systems. travelling at Mach 5 and striking from up to 90 degrees, it can be al but impossible to intercept and can neutralize critical assets with a single attack. In a war increasingly full of long-range missile attacks and defenses between Israel and Iran, such weapon could prove to be the deciding factor.

Great Hypersonic analysis - TurboJet versus RamJet versus ScramJet physics.... each has an Achilles heel... also misconceptions include: 1. Some people might overestimate the PLA's technological advancement in hypersonic weapons, thinking they are far ahead of other countries. While China has made significant progress, it is still developing and refining these systems, and the gap with other leading nations like the United States and Russia may not be as large as believed. 2. There is a misconception that hypersonic weapons are invincible or unbeatable. In reality, while hypersonic missiles are challenging to intercept due to their speed and maneuverability, advancements in defense technologies are ongoing, and measures are being developed to counter these threats. 3. Some assume that having hypersonic weapons guarantees strategic superiority. However, the integration and effective use of these weapons depend on various factors, including overall military strategy, support systems, and readiness, which complicates the scenario. These misconceptions highlight the importance of balanced and informed perspectives on military advancements.

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Breaking News: For the first time, Iran-backed Houthis have launched a ballistic missile at Israel. Stay tuned for updates on this developing situation . Read Full News : https://lnkd.in/gTR7c_hz . #HouthiMissile #IsraelAttack #HypersonicMissile #MiddleEastConflict #YemenRebels #Netanyahu #IsraelDefense #dxbnewsnetwork #dxbnews #dxbdnn