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Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Lockheed tests low-cost cruise missiles that turn cargo planes, choppers into bombers
Lockheed Martin has successfully tested two new versions of its Common Multi-Mission Truck (CMMT), a low-cost vehicle designed to carry a variety of payloads for military missions, the company announced this week. The two models, CMMT-D and CMMT-X, are designed to give the US military affordable options for long-range strikes and other missions. The CMMT-D is an unpowered glide vehicle, while the CMMT-X is a powered, experimental version. Both were tested in recent weeks using different launch methods. New low-cost cruise missile The CMMT-D, short for 'Demonstrator,' was dropped vertically from a pallet to simulate a cargo aircraft launch, similar to the Air Force's 'Rapid Dragon' system. It then deployed its wings and glided unpowered to the ground. The CMMT-X, with a motor labeled as 'experimental,' was launched from under a small Piper Navajo aircraft, separated cleanly, and flew under its power after ignition. Lockheed introduced the CMMT-D in March during the AFA Warfare Symposium. The company sees the platform as a cheaper alternative to its high-end Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM), which is stealthy and expensive. The CMMT-D has a range of about 500 nautical miles and is expected to cost around $150,000, about a tenth of the cost of a JASSM. However, it's not built to be as stealthy. Both versions are intended to support growing military interest in large numbers of affordable weapons for high-volume combat scenarios. Lockheed is developing vehicle launch options on pylons, pallets, and vertical platforms. They are also designed to be produced quickly and at scale, using digital design and manufacturing tools. First test The CMMT-D was the first compact cruise missile to be deployed from a Rapid Dragon pallet cell, the same type used by the Air Force to drop cruise missiles from the back of cargo planes like the C-17 and C-130. In a May test over Oregon, the pallet was lifted by helicopter to 14,500 feet to simulate a drop from an aircraft. The missile glided to the ground after being released. Lockheed said the CMMT-D test marked 'the first deployment of a compact air vehicle in a tactically representative airborne environment.' The company also said it achieved this milestone just 10 months after beginning the project. In June, the CMMT-X completed its first powered flight after being launched under a civilian turboprop. It deployed its wings mid-air and its engine engaged, marking the next phase of Lockheed's vision for affordable expendable systems. The CMMT-X is a successor to the company's 2020 'SPEED RACER' prototype and has a range of about 350 nautical miles. Lockheed highlighted that digital design tools helped cut the time from concept to flight by half. Those same tools may allow rapid scaling into full production if the military gives the green light. While the Air Force has not finalized the next phase of its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, Lockheed said the CMMT's proven design and modular architecture could be adapted quickly for future low-cost CCA missions.
News18
3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Not Patriot, This Missile Can Make Ukraine's F-16 A Killer ‘Viper', Trump To Send JASSM To Kyiv?
US President Donald Trump said on July 14 that he has reached a deal with NATO to provide weapons to Ukraine. According to the American leader, the United States will supply "the best weapons" to Kyiv amid its war with Russia. The plan is designed to allow the US to funnel more firepower to Ukraine to combat invading Russian forces during their summer military offensive, say to reports published by Western media, this package is likely to include some form of long-range weaponry in addition to the publicly announced Patriot missiles. One of the weapons that Trump is said to be considering supplying to Kyiv is joint air-to-surface standoff missiles (JASSM). The radar-evading cruise missiles would most likely be fired from Ukraine's fleet of F-16 fighter jets. If approved, the move would represent a significant escalation of American support, especially under the Trump presidency. n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION2:13 WHAT MAKES JASSM A LETHAL WAR WEAPON?3:56 JASSM IN UKRAINE TO BRING BAD NEWS FOR PUTIN?5:02 WILL KYIV GET JASSM-ER TO STIKE MOSCOW?6:06 WILL PATRIOT MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR UKRAINE?
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Putin blitzes Ukrainian shopping centre with half-ton glide bomb killing two and injuring dozens defying Trump warning
RUSSIA has killed two people and left 22 wounded after a deadly bombing on a Ukrainian shopping centre. Volodymyr Zelensky blasted the vile strikes on Dobropillia, in Donetsk, as "horrendous, dumb Russian terror" as he accused Vladimir Putin of trying to kill as many civilians as possible. 3 A reported image of the devastation left behind by the senseless bombing 3 Volodymyr Zelensky blasted the vile strikes on Dobropillia, in Donetsk, as 'horrendous, dumb Russian terror' Credit: AFP Russia reportedly dropped a 500kg bomb on the frontline town, according to regional authorities. Zelensky said rescue operations were underway after the bomb strike which targeted "an ordinary shop and shopping pavilions" this evening. Vadym Filashkin, head of Ukraine's wartorn Donetsk region, announced the two tragic deaths. He said the attack hit 54 shops and 13 buildings with around 300 apartments impacted. read more in Ukraine war Filashkin added that a search operation is ongoing with rescuers working to extinguish fires. They are also fearing that more victims may be found beneath the rubble in the coming hours. Putin also unleashed a night of deadly strikes on Tuesday, leaving at least two dead and dozens wounded. Russian drones and missiles attacked several areas of Ukraine with the city of Kharkiv being the worst impacted by the terrifying barrage. Most read in The US Sun Putin also Russian drones and missiles attacked several areas of Ukraine with the city of Kharkiv being the worst impacted by the terrifying barrage. Putin launches missiles and drones attack in night of hell for Ukraine with dozens of explosions rocking Kharkiv The latest attacks are set to anger US President Donald Trump after he imposed a strict peace ultimatum on Putin on Monday. He issued a blistering crackdown on Moscow as he Trump also said he is "very unhappy" with the despot over his incessant bombing of Ukrainian civilians. The US President also agreed to supply weapons to help Kyiv in the war in the hopes of driving Putin to the negotiating table. He vowed to send weapons compromising of "everything" in his arsenal in order to One of the proposed weapons which could be included in the package deal is America's joint air-to-surface standoff cruise missiles (JASSM). A snarling Putin is yet to directly respond but the They mocked the deadline with sources saying they may now demand even more Ukrainian territory instead of laying down arms. Russia will instead keep terrorising Ukrainian civilians during the seven-week period instead of surrendering in any form, they added. 3 The city of Kharkiv was reportedly hit with a 20-minute wave of destruction on Tuesday Credit: X More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Putin launches missiles and drones attack in night of hell for Ukraine with dozens of explosions rocking Kharkiv
The city of Kharkiv was reportedly hit with a 20-minute wave of deadly destruction RUSSIAN BLITZ Putin launches missiles and drones attack in night of hell for Ukraine with dozens of explosions rocking Kharkiv Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) VLADIMIR Putin has unleashed another night of deadly strikes on Ukraine leaving at least two dead and dozens wounded. Russian drones and missiles attacked several areas of Ukraine with the city of Kharkiv being the worst impacted by the terrifying barrage. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 A Russian drone attack hit Kharkiv, the second-largest city in Ukraine overnight Credit: Alamy 4 The city of Kharkiv was reportedly hit with a 20-minute wave of destruction Credit: x 4 The city was burning after the relentless strikes Credit: Alamy Both deaths came in Ukraine's second largest city, near to the town of Kupiansk, an area which has been under constant Russian attack for months. The victims were reportedly 67 and 69 years old. Kharkiv regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov said at least 17 explosions were recorded in just 20 minutes. Chilling images show the night sky lit up after several buildings were directly impacted amd left up in flames. Putin's evil forces are said to have knocked out power and water supplies across the country. The southeastern town of Kryvyi Rih and the capital Kyiv were also impacted. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said air defence units had gone into action but there were no reports of casualties. The latest attacks are set to anger Donald Trump even more after he imposed a strict peace ultimatum on Putin on Monday. He issued a blistering crackdown on Moscow as he pledged to hit Russia with 100 percent tariffs if they don't agree to a peace deal within 50 days. Trump also said he is "very unhappy" with the despot over his incessant bombing of Ukrainian civilians. The US President also agreed to supply weapons to help Kyiv in the war in the hopes of driving Putin to the negotiating table. Putin defies Trump's ultimatum and BOMBARDS Ukraine – as Kremlin mouthpiece warns Russia will 'turn Kyiv into Hiroshima' He vowed to send weapons compromising of "everything" in his arsenal in order to get Putin back into line after weeks of the tyrant incessantly bombing Ukraine. One of the proposed weapons which could be included in the package deal is America's joint air-to-surface standoff cruise missiles (JASSM). A snarling Putin is yet to directly respond but the Kremlin's reaction to Trump's latest posture was icy. They mocked the deadline with sources saying they may now demand even more Ukrainian territory instead of laying down arms. Russia will instead keep terrorising Ukrainian civilians during the seven-week period instead of surrendering in any form, they added. And within hours of Trump's tariff threat, they made good on that promise. Russia launched a fresh blitz across Ukraine Monday night, striking sites in Kharkiv, Sumy and Zaporizhzhia. Drones targeted a university in Sumy, wounding a 14-year-old girl and a 19-year-old student, while a missile hit a medical facility in Shostka. In response, Ukraine launched its own drone blitz across southwest Russia, injuring civilians and damaging homes and industrial sites in Voronezh and Lipetsk.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Trump says Zelensky should NOT target Moscow after ‘asking Ukraine leader if he can make Putin feel the pain of war'
DONALD Trump has urged Volodymyr Zelensky not to target Moscow with US-manufactured missiles - just days after he reportedly Kyiv if Russia's capital was in reach. A bombshell report claimed that Trump asked the Ukrainian leader if he can 8 Donald Trump has urged Volodymyr Zelensky not to target Moscow with US long-range missiles Credit: Alamy 8 A bombshell report a few days ago claimed that Trump asked the Ukrainian leader if he can 'make them [Russia] feel the pain' Credit: Getty 8 Trump responded to the report by saying: 'I want to stop the killing of thousands of people a week' - pictured: Russia's attack on Lviv last week Credit: Reuters The US President asked: "Volodymyr, can you hit Moscow? Can you hit St Petersburg too?", according to the Zelensky responded: "Absolutely. We can if you give us the weapons." It comes as Trump pledged to send These are believed to include cruise missiles which could be able to reach Moscow and all the major Russian cities depending on what is sent. read more in Donald Trump But Trump has now pushed back on the reports of him enquiring about Ukraine's next targets. He told reporters that he has actually warned Zelensky to not even think about attacking Moscow if he ever wants the conflict to end. Trump did not directly mention the FT report but the White House did earlier today. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt argued Trump's words were taken out of context as the President "was merely asking a question, not encouraging further killing ". Most read in The US Sun She continued, in a statement to the Trump was also asked if he has now turned against Putin entirely and sided with Ukraine . Putin defies Trump's ultimatum and BOMBARDS Ukraine – as Kremlin mouthpiece warns Russia will 'turn Kyiv into Hiroshima' In recent days, the President has blasted Putin for his recent daily bombardments and urged Vlad to As he left the White House today however, he simply said: "I'm on nobody's side. "I want to stop the killing of thousands of people a week." The clearest sign yet that He issued a blistering crackdown on Moscow as he made a Trump made the comments as he also agreed to supply weapons to help Kyiv in the war in the hopes of driving Putin to the negotiating table. He vowed to send weapons compromising of "everything" in his arsenal in order to One of the proposed weapons which could be included in the package deal is America's joint air-to-surface standoff cruise missiles (JASSM). 8 Trump with his press secretary Karoline Leavitt who argued Trump's words were taken out of context Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 8 Firefighters working on a fire at a site of a strike following a mass Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv Credit: AFP 8 It comes as Trump pledged to send "top of the line weapons" used by the US over to Nato so they can deploy them in Kyiv Credit: Reuters Surface-to-air Patriot missile systems and batteries are also said to be among the equipment being manufactured. A furious Trump added he is 'very unhappy' with Russia . The President has spent the first seven months of his White House return urging both sides to come to the negotiating table. But a snarling Putin has always declined and instead ramped up his ground and aerial offensives across Ukraine. And the They mocked the deadline with sources saying they may now demand even more Ukrainian territory instead of laying down arms. Russia will instead keep terrorising Ukrainian civilians during the seven-week period instead of surrendering in any form, they added. Within hours of Trump's tariff threat, Drones targeted a university in Sumy, wounding a 14-year-old girl and a 19-year-old student, while a missile hit a medical facility in Shostka. In response, Ukraine launched its own drone blitz across southwest Russia, injuring civilians and damaging homes and industrial sites in Voronezh and Lipetsk. What have experts said of Trump's sending long-range weapons to Ukraine? by Sayan Bose, Foreign News Reporter DONALD Trump sending long-range weapons to Ukraine could be a game-changer for the war by helping halt Vladimir Putin's nightly blitzes, experts said. Colonel Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, a decorated Mr de Bretton-Gordon told The Sun: "These weapons can strike Moscow - over 400 miles from the border. That allows the Ukrainians to strike drone factory production and ammunition sites, and others. "So this will have both psychological as well as physical effects. "People in Moscow will realise that they potentially could be targeted. "And when you also add to it the American bombings on Iranian sites that were supposed to be impregnable, it shows that American missile and drone technology rather superior to the Russian air defence system." The former army chief said these weapons will put real pressure on Russia, adding: "The metric has now changed and Trump's decision could make a huge difference." Ex-military intelligence officer Colonel Philip Ingram told The Sun how these long-range weapons could help strike Russian missile and drone launchpads - the ones that are used to launch nightly attacks on Ukraine. He said: "The Ukrainians are already attacking to hit Russian military logistics, defence industry bases. "And with these sophisticated weapons, they will have increased capability of doing so. "It will impact the ability of the Russians to prosecute these increasingly large drone and rocket attacks on a nightly basis. "And then that's the best way for the Ukrainians to stop it." 8 Russian attacks have continued to prove deadly in recent weeks with Donald Trump finally saying he has had enough - pictured Shostka Credit: Getty 8
