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…)
Growing ‘global cyber hub’ in Negev Desert gets U.S. backing
As Israel’s technological edge becomes increasingly important in an unstable region and era, a major cybersecurity hub has risen in the nation’s southern desert. A major push by the (more…)
U.S. adds drone swarm to growing ‘game-changing’ future arsenal
The drone swarm is one of an array of future weapons that may be to the 2010s what nuclear deterrence was to the 1950s and stealth technology the 1970s. (more…)
UAE launches Israeli-installed mass surveillance system
The UAE has launched a nation-wide surveillance system installed by an Israel-owned security firm. The Abu Dhabi Monitoring and Control Center (ADMCC) said the Falcon Eye surveillance system “links (more…)
Israel, U.S. synch missile defense systems in joint response exercise
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency conducted an exercise with Israel’s Defense Ministry to test the interoperability of air defense systems in a future conflict. The first such test dealt (more…)
Israel sees ‘Adir’ F-35, with indigenous cyber defenses, as ‘upgrade’
Israel celebrated its version of the F-35 Joint Strike Figher, named “Adir” (“Mighty”) in Hebrew, at the Lockheed Martin plant in Fort Worth, Texas on June 22. Israel will (more…)
Israel, U.S. sign deal linking Computer Emergency Response Teams
Israel and the United States have agreed on a deal that would provide real-time links for cyber defense operations. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Boeing needs green light from U.S. Treasury for Iran airliner deal
Iran said it has reached a deal to purchase more than 100 aircraft from Boeing. Details of the deal remain vague, but the historic agreement is likely to cover (more…)
Pakistan turns to Jordan for F-16s after deal with U.S. collapses
Jordan has offered to sell F-16 multi-role fighter jets to Pakistan after a deal to buy eight aircraft from the United States faltered. (FULL STORY) (more…)