Russia’s Kalashnikov Starts Serial Production of New Strela-10M ADS Missiles
Russias Kalashnikov said today that it has launched serial production of new 9M333 guided missiles for Strela-10M mobile air defense systems. The company
Turkey’s HISAR-A+ Air Defence System Passes Final Acceptance Test
Turkeys HISAR-A Plus (+) Air Defence System (ADS), an upgraded version of the HISAR-A ADS has passed its final acceptance test which will pave the way for its deployment with the Turkish Army, the Defence Industries Secretariat (SSB) announced today quoting s speech by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. A missile...
Israeli 'Iron Dome' Intercepts Cruise Missiles, UAVs in Test
The Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) concluded live-fire interception tests of the Iron Dome during which it hit a cruise missile for the first time. The
Sweden Orders Saab’s Integrated Ground Based Air Defence Solution
Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration and received an order for an integrated sensor and command and control system for use with ground based air defence. The order value is approximately 2
Greece tested Russian S-300 Air Defence System During NATO Drill
Greece tested its S-300 air defense system (ADS) during the November 23-27 NATO missile drill at the Crete Shooting Range in which Germany, the Netherlands and the U.S
Russia to Complete Development of S-500 ADS in 2021
Russia wants to complete development of its S-500 air defense system, capable of destroying satellites and hypersonic missiles in low orbit space, next year. “It should be noted that the work on developing the S-500 mobile air defense and anti-ballistic missile system is scheduled to be completed in 2021,” Aerospace Force Deputy Commander-in-Chief Lieutenant-General Andrei Yudin was quoted as saying by Defense Ministrys Krasnaya Zvezda news agency
Turkey May Refuse Further Supply of S-400 Systems
Turkey may not buy additional S-400 air defense systems to be in good books with the United States and due to the latter's pressure to reject the Russian equipment. "A situation may arise that (the USA - IF) will put conditions on Turkey that it cannot refuse
South Korea Deploys PATRIOT-Equivalent Cheongung II Missile Defense System
South Korea has deployed the upgraded Cheongung II aircraft and missile defense system said to be an equivalent of the U.S
Russia Tests New Air Defense System
The Russian military today successfully tested a new air defense system at the Sary-Shagan training ground in Kazakhstan. "The new anti-missile missile defense system after a series of tests has reliably confirmed the inherent characteristics, and the combat crews have successfully completed the task, hitting a conditional target with a given accuracy,"
Raytheon-Mitsubishi SM-3 Block IIA ICBM Interceptor Destroys Target Outside Earth’s Atmosphere
As part of a historic Missile Defense Agency demonstration and for the first time ever, an intercontinental ballistic missile target was intercepted and destroyed outside Earth's atmosphere by an advanced SM-3 Block IIA ballistic missile defense interceptor built by Raytheon Missiles & Defense and Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. "This first-of-its-kind test shows that our nation has a viable option for a new layer of defense against long-range threats," said Bryan Rosselli, vice president of Strategic Missile Defense at Raytheon Missiles & Defense
NATO Multinational Air Defense Live Fire Exercise Kicks Off In Greece
NATO Missile Firing Installation (NAMFI) 2020 is a German-led, Greek-hosted multinational air defense live fire exercise taking place Nov. 12-27 in Greece
Greek S-300 Air Defence Systems Provide Cover to Turkish S-400 ADS
Turkey has found Greek deployment of its S-300 air defence systems (ADS) as a convenient cover to use its own S-400 ADS against the wishes of the United States. Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar today said Ankara will use the armament (S-400 ADS) just as other members of the NATO military alliance employ their S-300 defense systems
South Korean K2 Tanks Deployed Near Poland's Border with Russia
Rostec Develops Car-mounted FPV Drone Suppression Device
Lockheed's PAC-3 Missile Production Grows by 30% in 2024, With 20% Expansion
German Bundestag Approves Additional Meteor Missiles, New Eurofighter Helmet 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
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...