Three Russian Sarmat ICBM Tests in 2021
Russia will carry out three tests of Sarmat, its most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), in this year. "Three launches of the Sarmat ICBM will be carried out as part of flight development tests in 2021," a source close to the Russian defense ministry was quoted as saying by government-owned TASS...
U.S. Patriot, THAAD Missile Systems Integration Tests Failed
Two tests aimed at integrating Patriot and THAAD missile systems conducted by the U.S
Russia Demos S-400 Air Defense System Capabilities to Select Foreign Military Attaches
Russian Ministry of Defense said military specialists demonstrated the combat capabilities of the S-400 missile system and Pantsir anti-aircraft system to military attaches from 52 countries. These live-fire demonstrations were held on April 28 at Ashuluk proving ground in the southern Astrakhan Region
No Progress in S-400 Air Defense System Sale to Qatar
Qatar is still studying the long-delayed purchase of S-400 missile systems from Russia. "There is no progress regarding (Qatar's purchases of Russian anti-aircraft missile systems) S-400, but Qatar is comprehensively considering issues related to cooperation with Russia on weapons systems," Ambassador of Qatar to the Russian Federation Sheikh Ahmed bin Nasser...
Ukrainian Man Trying to Obtain S-300 Parts Sentenced to 10 Years in
An Ukrainian man who tried to buy parts of the S-300 air defense system (ADS) called Klystrons for $163,000 has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. The man, A
Explosion Rocks Israeli Defense Factory
A powerful explosion rocked Tomer weapons factory located in central Israels Ramle city on Tuesday. The blast occurred during a “routine test
Russia’s Sarmat ICBM to Achieve Combat Duty in 2022
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the first regiment equipped with Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) will achieve combat duty next year. Putin was addressing the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation on Wednesday
Tests of Russia’s Hypersonic Missile to get over in 2021
Russia will complete testing its Zircon (Tsirkon) hypersonic missile this year. "This year, it is planned to complete the tests of the Zircon hypersonic cruise missile
Israel’s BARAK ER Interceptor Hits Ballistic Missile
The Barak ER (Extended Range) interceptor produced by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) successfully struck a ballistic missile target. BARAK provides protection against a range of air, sea and ground threats, including ballistic, ground-to-ground, and cruise missiles, UAVs, and helicopters
Iran Unveils New Air Defense Missiles at Military Parade
Iran revealed a host of new military equipment including air defense missiles during the Army Day parade on Sunday. The event was held in compliance with the coronavirus restrictions
Uruguay Orders Five A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft
Italian Army Orders Rheinmetall’s Skynex Air Defense System
Fincantieri Acquires Leonardo's Underwater Armaments & Systems Business
South Korea Begins Development of Long-range Air Defense Missile System
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U