MBDA Plans Interceptor Missile to rival US's Patriot, Russian S-400
European missile consortium MBDA has indicated plans to build an interceptor missile system that will counter ballistic, cruise missile as well as latest generation fighter jets. MBDA decided to move ahead with the program following the greenlighting of the TWISTER (Timely Warning and Interception with Space-based TheatER surveillance) project, by the...
Pantsir-S Training for Serbian Military Personnel Begins
Russia has begun training of Serbian military personnel on the know-how of operating the Pantsir-S anti-aircraft system that Belgrade acquired recently. “Serbias Pantsir-S is currently being assembled
Serbia to not buy Russian S-400s
The president of Serbia denied having plans of buying S-400 air defense systems from Russia owing to cost issues, on Wednesday. "From what I saw, this is an impressive system
Cameroon to buy Russia’s Panstir-S1 Anti-Aircraft System
Cameroon is eyeing a Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft system purchase from Russia, said Mahamat Paba Sale, Ambassador of the African Republic, on Tuesday. “We are hoping to sign a contract
Almaz Antey Delivers New Set of S-400s to Russia
Russias Almaz Antey has completed shipment of the second batch of S-400 air defense systems to the defense ministry, the company announced Monday. "Almaz-Antey Group has transferred the second regiment set of S-400 ‘Triumf surface-to-air missile systems to the Defense Ministry of Russia this year
Russia to Complete S-400 Shipment to Turkey by December
Turkey is set receive last of its S-400 air defense systems by December of this year, deliveries of which commenced in August. "The United States denied selling us Patriot missile systems
Turkey’s Hisar-A Low Altitude Missile Defense System to Enter Mass Production
Turkeys new indigenously developed “Hisar-A” low altitude missile defense system has completed all of its tests, and will now enter mass production phase. "Hisar-A low-altitude air defense missile system developed by Aselsan and Roketsan has successfully destroyed the target with 100% accuracy in the final tests,” Ismail Demir, Defense Industry President,
Russian MoD denies S-500 Tested in Syria
The Russian Ministry of Defense has clarified it did not conduct tests of S-500 air defense systems in Syria, squashing earlier media reports that stated it concluded tests of the S-500s in the country. "The S-500 is designed to deal with ballistic and aerodynamic targets at long ranges
Russian S-500 Serial Production in 2020 After Succesful Test in Syria
Russian S-500 air defence system (ADS) the future development of the popular S-400 will enter serial production next year following its recent successful test in the “hot and dusty” conditions of Syria. Dubbed “Prometheus” the S-500 is considered a major advancement of not only the S-400 but also other ADS in the World such as the US Patriot
Pentagon to Send 200 Troops & Deploy Patriot, Sentinel Radars to Saudi
In the aftermath of the Yemeni attack on Saudi oil fields, the Pentagon has announced deployment of Patriot air defense system, Sentinel radars, as well as station 200 additional troops in Saudi Arabia. "In light of recent attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and at their invitation US will deploy one Patriot battery, four Sentinel RADARs and approximately 200 support personnel,” Secretary of Defense Mark T
S-400 Missile System Defeats High-speed Maneuverable Targets
Russian S-400 missile defence system defeated new type of high-speed highly maneuverable targets in tests carried out at the Telemba proving ground of the Eastern Military District (EMD). "During the live firing phase the most complex situation was created at the proving ground to simulate an enemy air attack
Iraq Not Buying Russian S-400 Systems: Iraqi Ambassador to Russia
Earlier speculations of possibility of Iraqs S-400 buy have been put to rest with the Iraqi Ambassador to Russia confirming that Baghdad has no plans on buying the Russian-made air defense missile systems. "We dont inted to buy the S-400s
Ecuador to Invest $56.8M to Reactivate Super Tucano Fleet
Embraer’s Eve Picks Korea Aerospace as eVTOL Pylons Supplier
Indian Army, DRDO Test Indigenous Anti-Tank Guided Missile System
MQ-25 Stingray Tanker Drone Could Be Upgraded to Support Surveillance, Strike Missions
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...
China’s “Moderate” 2024 Defense Budget Hides Frenetic Military Build-up
China on Tuesday revealed a draft defense budget draft for 2024 amounting to 1
Battle of Counter-Drone SAMs- Raytheon's Coyote Vs. Russian Pantsir-S1
The spectacular success of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has prompted Russia and the United States to develop counter-measures...
Grounding of U.S. Military’s V-22 Osprey Fleet Enters Third Month
The grounding of around 400-strong fleet of Osprey V-22 Tilt-rotor aircraft is in its third month with no update on...
How Indian MQ-9B SkyGuardian Acquisition Plan Changes Drone Equation in South Asia
India has recently gained U