Predator B drones tested for ballistic missile defense
A pair of Predator B drones were used in a test to track a ballistic missile target. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) said it performed the test using two (more…)
China launches ‘hack-proof’ communications satellite
China on Aug. 16 took another step in establishing itself as a space power by launching what it called a “hack-proof” communications satellite. Beijing said the Quantum Experiments at (more…)
Report: U.S. Missile Defense Agency seeks counter to advanced hypersonic missiles
The Pentagon is seeking weapons that will be able to counter hypersonic missiles that are being developed by China and Russia, a report said. China and Russia are both (more…)
Egypt takes delivery of advanced Molniya warship from Russia
Moscow has delivered to Cairo one of the most advanced warships in the Russian Navy, the Egyptian military said. The Molniya RKA 32, renamed by Egypt the Ahmed Fadel, (more…)
Iran said to sell arms to ISIL affiliate in Sinai
Egypt is investigating Iran’s alleged sale of weapons to Islamic State of Iraq and Levant’s (ISIL) affiliate in the Sinai Peninsula. According to a report by Israel Defense Magazine, (more…)
‘Unprecedented lethality’: USAF declares F-35A ready for combat
The United States has declared the F-35A ready for combat and the Air Force is set to deploy the first squadron of Joint Strike Fighters 15 years after Lockheed (more…)
Moscow, Cairo finalize agreement on Egypt’s first nuclear power plant
Russia and Egypt have completed the contract on construction of Cairo’s first nuclear power plant. (FULL STORY) (more…)
South Korean experts supervise first nuclear reactor export, in UAE
South Korean nuclear experts will arrive in the United Arab Emirates next year as the Gulf nation prepares to open its first nuclear reactor. Park Kang-ho, Seoul’s ambassador to (more…)
U.S. nuclear umbrella in question after Turkey coup attempt
Some 50 Cold War-era nuclear B-61 “gravity” bombs are said to be housed at Turkey’s Incirlik air base. The rationale for keeping them there is being called into question (more…)