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Air Defense Systems Market to Reach $78.2 Billion, Globally, by 2031 at 5.6% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research recently published a report, titled, "Air Defense Systems Market by Component (Weapon System, Fire Control System, Command and Control System, Others), by Range (Short Range Air Defense System, Medium Range Air Defense System, Long Range Air Defense System), by Platform (Ground, Airborne, Naval), by Type (Missile Defense System, Anti-Aircraft, Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar System): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031". As per the report, the global air defense system industry was pegged at $46.2 billion in 2021, and is estimated to generate $78.2 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2022 to 2031.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Allied Market Research recently published a report, titled, " Air Defense Systems Market by Component (Weapon System, Fire Control System, Command and Control System, Others), by Range (Short Range Air Defense System, Medium Range Air Defense System, Long Range Air Defense System), by Platform (Ground, Airborne, Naval), by Type (Missile Defense System, Anti-Aircraft, Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar System): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031".
  • However, high cost associated with air defense systems hinders the market growth.
  • On the contrary, development of new-generation air and missile defense systems is expected to open lucrative opportunities in the future.
  • However, medium-range air defense system segment held the largest share in 2021, accounting for more than two-fifths of the global air defense systems market, owing to high reliability of medium-range air defense systems in intercepting medium range threats such as cruise missiles.

Aerojet Rocketdyne Delivers THAAD’s 800th Boost Motor and Divert and Attitude Control System

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Aug. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aerojet Rocketdyne has delivered the 800th Solid Rocket Boost Motor and the 800th Divert and Attitude Control System (DACS) for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon system, one of the nations primary defenses against short, medium and intermediate-range missiles.

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  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Aug. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aerojet Rocketdyne has delivered the 800th Solid Rocket Boost Motor and the 800th Divert and Attitude Control System (DACS) for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon system, one of the nations primary defenses against short, medium and intermediate-range missiles.
  • Aerojet Rocketdyne is committed to meeting the nations critical defense needs to protect what we value most, said Eileen P. Drake, Aerojet Rocketdyne CEO and president.
  • The on-time delivery of the 800th THAAD boost motor and DACS guidance system is a testament to our teams focus on the mission, commitment to high quality and dedication to customer needs.
  • The THAAD solid rocket boost motor is manufactured at Aerojet Rocketdynes Defense Headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama and at the companys Solid Rocket Motor Center of Excellence in Camden, Arkansas.

Space Development Agency Approves L3Harris’ Missile-Tracking Satellite Design

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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) successfully completed the final design review for the Space Development Agencys missile-tracking program.

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  • L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) successfully completed the final design review for the Space Development Agencys missile-tracking program.
  • L3Harris completed Critical Design Review in November, and the company will proceed through build, integration, test, and acceptance on the way to the launch phase in early 2023.
  • L3Harris purchased subsystems and other material and began building while completing the design to demonstrate speed to deployment.
  • L3Harris has prioritized investments in end-to-end satellite solutions in spacecraft, payloads, ground software and advanced algorithms.

Parsons Positioned to Prime the U.S. Air Force’s Future Air Operations Center (AOC)

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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And as a company, we embody the partnership, flexibility, and agility that our Department of Defense customers require for future operations.

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  • And as a company, we embody the partnership, flexibility, and agility that our Department of Defense customers require for future operations.
  • The AOC-WS mission also includes C2 of joint theater air and missile defense; pre-planned, dynamic, and time-sensitive multi-domain target engagement operations; and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations management.
  • Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, beliefs and assumptions, and are not guarantees of future performance.
  • All forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and speak only as of the date on which they are made.

Kratos Receives $13.2 Million in C5ISR System Product Awards

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Monday, September 27, 2021
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Kratos C5ISR business provides specialized manufacturing, products and solutions for critical National Security priorities and programs, including Nuclear Deterrence, Missile Defense, Radar, High Power Directed Energy, Unmanned Aerial Drone System, Space and Satellite Communication and CBRNE.

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  • Kratos C5ISR business provides specialized manufacturing, products and solutions for critical National Security priorities and programs, including Nuclear Deterrence, Missile Defense, Radar, High Power Directed Energy, Unmanned Aerial Drone System, Space and Satellite Communication and CBRNE.
  • Work under these recent contract awards will be performed at secure Kratos manufacturing and customer facilities.
  • Due to customer, competitive, security related and other considerations, no additional information will be provided related to these recent contract awards.
  • Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies and commercial enterprises.

Space Development Agency Approves L3Harris Design Plans for New Missile Tracking Satellites

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Monday, September 20, 2021
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When completed, the satellites will provide the capability to detect and track ballistic and hypersonic missiles via overhead persistent infrared sensing from low earth orbit.

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  • When completed, the satellites will provide the capability to detect and track ballistic and hypersonic missiles via overhead persistent infrared sensing from low earth orbit.
  • Weve worked closely with SDA to ensure our design taps proven technology that can scale to address the changing mission, said Ed Zoiss, President of L3Harris Space and Airborne Systems.
  • L3Harris received the tracking layer prototype award in 2020 to develop and integrate an end-to-end satellite system under a $193 million firm fixed-price contract.
  • L3Harris is also developing a prototype for the Missile Defense Agencys Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor.

Parsons Partners in $567 Million Award for Missile Defense Agency Test Support

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
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CENTREVILLE, Va., July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mobius Parsons Solutions (MPS) Joint Venture, a partnership between Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) and Mobius Consulting, LLC, was awarded a $567 million contract by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) for the Technical, Engineering, Advisory, and Management Support (TEAMS)Next Systems Test Support contract.

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  • CENTREVILLE, Va., July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mobius Parsons Solutions (MPS) Joint Venture, a partnership between Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) and Mobius Consulting, LLC, was awarded a $567 million contract by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) for the Technical, Engineering, Advisory, and Management Support (TEAMS)Next Systems Test Support contract.
  • With continuously evolving threats around the world, we strive to advance MDAs mission to defend the United States and our allies by providing overarching testing support for an integrated, layered Missile Defense System said Mike Dewitz, executive vice president of Parsons missile defense and C5ISR business unit.
  • Parsons will provide test planning, execution, and analysis services to span MDAs test enterprise, including flight testing, ground testing, cyber testing, wargames and exercises foreign test support, and overarching organizational test support.
  • The company will support MDA test lifecycle execution and responsibilities with planning, development, implementation, sustainment, execution, analysis, and assessment of testing and test related functions.

Parsons’ Wins $2.2 Billion Missile Defense Agency Contract

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
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CENTREVILLE, Va., July 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) was awarded a seven-year contract valued up to $2,241,762,696 by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) for Technical, Engineering, Advisory, and Management Support (TEAMS)Next Systems Engineering.

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  • CENTREVILLE, Va., July 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) was awarded a seven-year contract valued up to $2,241,762,696 by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) for Technical, Engineering, Advisory, and Management Support (TEAMS)Next Systems Engineering.
  • As global threats become more sophisticated, we are committed to advancing the MDAs critical mission of developing and deploying layered missile defense systems that protect national security, deployed forces, and allied forces from missile attacks in all phases of flight, said Kurt Tripp, Parsons senior vice president of integrated air and missile defense.
  • Parsons will provide engineering, analysis, and management support for the development of integrated and layered missile defense systems that defend U.S. and allied forces against ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missile threats, and advance the agencys integrated air and missile defense, command and control, and battle management communication missions across the all-domain battlespace.
  • Parsons (NYSE: PSN) is a leading disruptive technology provider in the global defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets, with capabilities across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, and smart cities.

BlueHalo Announces the Acquisition of DDES, Expanding its Space Capabilities

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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BlueHalo is a rapidly expanding national security platform with capabilities spanning space superiority, directed energy, missile defense, C4ISR, cyber, and intelligence.

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  • BlueHalo is a rapidly expanding national security platform with capabilities spanning space superiority, directed energy, missile defense, C4ISR, cyber, and intelligence.
  • The acquisition of DDES will add to BlueHalo's existing capabilities in space-qualified hardware, laser communications systems, and directed energy, solidifying the Company as a market leader in high-end space systems positioned to address both exquisite and emerging "new space" requirements.
  • BlueHalo is leading the transformation of modern warfare and the acquisition of DDES is an important addition as we continue to grow organically into new mission areas."
  • Steve Kephart, Glenn Lommasson, Tim Canales, and Rick Ranger, co-founders of DDES, shared, "BlueHalo presents a focused, modern, energetic, and expanding organization engaged in the ultra-demanding space and defense sector.

Israel MoD Successfully Completes its First-Ever Series of Interception Tests Employing an Airborne, High-Power Laser System

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Monday, June 21, 2021
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The test series was conducted under the leadership of the Directorate of Defense R&D in the Israel Ministry of Defense.

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  • The test series was conducted under the leadership of the Directorate of Defense R&D in the Israel Ministry of Defense.
  • During this series, a High-Power Laser system was installed on an aircraft and was tested in a number of scenarios.
  • Israel is among the first countries in the world to achieve and demonstrate such capabilities employing an airborne, High-Power Laser system.
  • Gen. Yaniv Rotem:"The Directorate of Defense R&D in the Ministry of Defense, Elbit and the IAF have completed a series of tests employing a powerful, airborne laser system.