Antipolo Magazine 2020 The acquisition of BrahMos cruise missiles from India is hailed as a significant enhancement to the Philippines' national security, as stated by Philippine Ambassador Josel Francisco Ignacio. Ambassador Ignacio lauds the BrahMos missiles as a cornerstone of "credible deterrence" and a "milestone" for the Philippines, underscoring the nation's emphasis on this newfound capability. Moreover, the Ambassador underscores that the acquisition represents a recognition of India's defense industry and capability, signaling an increasing trust and partnership between the two nations in the defense sector. Amidst ongoing tensions in the South China Sea, where China asserts expansive territorial claims, the Philippines and other Southeast Asian nations find themselves in disputes with China. The addition of BrahMos missiles, renowned for their speed and precision, significantly bolsters the Philippines' military prowess in the region.
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Aerial view of the Salina facility for Lockheed Martin. The U.S. Army chose the facility to construct its newest generation of radars for short-range air defenses under a contract valued up to $3 billion.
At White Sands Missile Range, a Limited User Test (LUT) involving 30 military and 85 government contractors is being conducted.
The goal of the test, according to a statement made by the US Army on April 18, is to determine whether the Sentinel A4 AN/MPQ-64A4 is suitable to take the role of the Sentinel A3 AN/MPQ-64A3 as the primary intermediate air and missile defense sensor for the US Army.
In order to determine Sentinel A4's suitability for field deployment, a test is being conducted by soldiers from various units and the Air and Missile Defense Test Directorate (AMTD) of the US Army Operational Test Command (USAOTC).
The test's goal is to determine whether the Sentinel A4 is ready for deployment. This will be done by testing the sensor's performance in various settings and scenarios, including spotting and following fake threats.
The Sentinel A4 is the first sensor modernisation project to be tested this year, according to Colonel Josh Moon, chief of the Air and Missile Defense Test Directorate of the US Army Operational Test Command (USAOTC) based in Fort Bliss, Texas.
Through the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), the Sentinel A4 will be integrated into the Army's primary priority, Integrated Air and Missile Defense (AIAMD).
Two Sentinel A4s are operational for many 72-hour Mission Pulses (MP) during the Limited User Test (LUT) in a section-sized element under a variety of day and night settings.
The Sentinel A4 will be used by soldiers in a variety of operationally realistic missions, including Integrated Fire Protection Capability (IFPC), Short Range Air Defense (SHORAD), and Counter Rocket Artillery Mortar (C-RAM), according to Capt. Matthew Altenberg, a test officer with AMDTD.
Given that the Sentinel A4 is a key component of the Army's air and missile defense systems, testing it is essential. The sensor's main job is to give soldiers on the ground reliable information they can use to effectively detect and intercept aerial threats.
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