missile defense
Taiwan's T-Dome: The $40 Billion Air Defense System to Counter China's Military Threat
Nov 30, 2025 11:45 am CST
Taiwan has proposed a $40 billion defense initiative focused on building the "T-Dome," an integrated air defense system designed to protect against Chinese fighter jets, missiles, and drones. President Lai Ching-te is accelerating this multi-layered defense network, which will combine existing systems with advanced technology to create a comprehensive protective shield. While drawing comparisons to Israel's Iron Dome, T-Dome must address a broader range of threats and aims to be operational by 2033, with significant progress by 2027.
Global Conflicts Drive Record Profits for US Defense Giants Lockheed Martin and RTX in 2025
Oct 22, 2025 09:39 am CST
Major US defense contractors Lockheed Martin and RTX report substantial profit growth driven by ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, with increased demand for missiles, fighter jets, and air defense systems. The Trump administration's $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense initiative further enhances growth prospects for the aerospace and defense sector despite Northrop Grumman's slight sales forecast adjustment.
Russia Threatens to Target Tomahawk Launch Sites if US Supplies Missiles to Ukraine
Oct 09, 2025 02:35 am CST
Russia has issued a stark warning about potential US Tomahawk missile supplies to Ukraine, threatening to shoot down the missiles and bomb launch sites. While President Trump contemplates the decision, Russian officials describe their planned response as "tough, ambiguous, measured, and asymmetrical," signaling a possible significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.