NEW DELHI - India has performed a successful test of an air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM). This ALBM is seen as a counter to Pakistan’s nuclear-armed ballistic missile systems. The ALBM, also known as the Crystal Maze 2, was fired from a Su-30MKI fighter.

The Crystal Maze 2 is a version of the Israeli ROCKS with a range of 250 kilometers. Rafael is the prime contractor for the ROCKS. The ROCKS may have taken part in Israel's recent air strikes on Iran.

India is working to lessen its dependence on Russia for armaments.

Source: Asia Times
Associated URL: https://asiatimes.com/2024/04/india-aims-new-crystal-maze-missile-at-pakistans-nukes/
Author: Steve Holland; Idrees Ali 

WASHINGTON - The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Poland of the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile - Extended Range (AARGM-ER). The Defense Security Cooperation Agency has already delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale.

The Government of Poland has requested 360 Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) All Up Rounds (AUR); eight AGM-88G AARGM-ER Guidance Sections (spares); and eight AGM-88G AARGM-ER Control Sections (spares). Along with other equipment and support services, this deal has an estimated total cost of $1.275 billion.

The proposed sale will improve Poland’s capability to meet current and future threats by strengthening its self-defense capabilities to suppress and destroy land- or sea-based radar emitters associated with enemy air defenses. This capability denies the adversary the use of its air defense systems, thereby improving the survivability of Poland's tactical aircraft. Poland will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.

The principal contractor will be Northrop Grumman Systems located in Falls Church, VA.

Source: DSCA
Associated URL: https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/poland-advanced-anti-radiation-guided-missiles-extended-range

WASHINGTON - The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Netherlands of Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles -Extended Range. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency has already delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale.

The Government of the Netherlands has requested to buy 265 AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles - Extended Range (AARGM-ER) All Up Rounds (AUR) (includes 15 Fly-to-Buy Rounds); eight AGM-88G AARGM-ER Guidance Sections (spares); and eight AGM-88G AARGM-ER Control Sections (spares). Along wth other equipment and services, this deal has an estimated total cost of $700 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe. The proposed sale will improve the Netherlands' capability to meet current and future threats by suppressing and destroying land or sea-land based radar emitters associated with enemy air defenses. This capability denies the adversary the use of its air defense systems, thereby improving the survivability of the Netherlands tactical aircraft.

The principal contractor will be Northrop Grumman Systems located in Falls Church, VA.

Source: DSCA
Associated URL: https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/netherlands-advanced-anti-radiation-guided-missiles-extended-range