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 India is making significant strides in its indigenous defense capabilities with the development of the *STAR missile, a very long-range Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) designed to counter Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS). Officially dubbed the **Supersonic Target Acquisition Rocket (STAR)*, this missile is poised to enhance the Indian Air Force's (IAF) ability to neutralize high-value aerial targets at extended ranges, marking a leap in India's aerospace technology. The STAR missile is powered by *Liquid Fuel Ramjet (LFRJ) propulsion*, a technology offering distinct advantages over traditional solid-fuel rocket motors. LFRJ systems provide sustained thrust over long distances, enabling the missile to maintain high supersonic speeds throughout its flight. This makes STAR particularly effective for engaging distant, high-altitude targets like AWACS, which often operate far from the frontline to provide early warning and command functions for enemy for...

  Morocco receives first U.S. M-ATV MRAP All Terrain Vehicles for its armed forces . 6 Jun, 2025 - 13:59 Defense News Army 2025 Citing information published on June 4, 2025, by  Yabiladi , a Moroccan digital news platform, the first shipment of U.S.-manufactured  M-ATV  (MRAP All-Terrain Vehicles) for the Moroccan Armed Forces arrived at the port of Casablanca on June 3, 2025. This delivery represents a key milestone in the modernization of Morocco’s tactical vehicle fleet, enhancing the mobility and survivability of its land forces across varied operational theaters. Read full Defense News at this link he M-ATV is a US-made MRAP All Terrain Vehicle designed to protect troops against mines and IEDs while offering high mobility across rough terrain. (Picture source: U.S. DoD) More

President  Donald Trump   is tapping an Air Force fighter pilot with extensive experience as a senior commander in the Middle East to be the next head of U.S. European Command. Lt. Gen.  Alexus Grynkewich , currently the director of operations for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, would also take over as the supreme allied commander Europe if his nomination is confirmed by the Senate. NATO’s North Atlantic Council in a statement Thursday said it approved Grynkewich’s nomination as SACEUR.  Read full Defense News at this link More