Middle East militaries show keen interest in U.S. laser projects
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military, in a project tracked by Middle East allies, has overseen the development of a mobile tactical laser. The U.S. Army has awarded a $25 (more…)
Airbus seeking partners for next-gen Zephyr pseudo-satellite
LONDON — Europe has sought partners to develop an aircraft that could operate as a satellite. Airbus Defense and Space has launched a program meant to develop a so-called (more…)
Turkey R&D spending rises as country pursues BMD system
ANKARA — Turkey has sharply increased defense research and development. Turkey’s leading defense company has reported a significant rise in R&D. In 2013, Turkey’s state-owned Aselsan was said to (more…)
Israel testing GPS-guided mortars to counter Gaza rocket squads
TEL AVIV — Israel’s military has introduced a precision-guided mortar that could be used against Palestinian gunners in the Gaza Strip. Military sources said the Israel Army was testing (more…)
China Shipbuilding set to deliver three light frigates to Algeria
LONDON — Algeria has advanced in a project to acquire naval frigates from China. Algeria has been arranging for the delivery of three light frigates by China Shipbuilding Trading (more…)
Qatar orders advanced artillery navigation system from German firm
LONDON — Qatar has ordered a Western-origin navigation system. The Qatari military has overseen a contract for the Sigma-30 navigation and pointing system. Under the deal, France’s Sagem would (more…)
Israeli high-res spy satellite can track targets 24-7, in all weather
TEL AVIV — Israel has launched what officials termed an enhanced spy satellite. The Israeli Defense Ministry oversaw the launch of Ofek-10, a reconnaissance satellite with a high resolution (more…)
Turkish defense firms seek contracts to modernize Azeri military
ANKARA — Turkey has sought to expand its defense market in Azerbaijan. Turkish sources said the state-owned defense industry was seeking to acquire major contracts for the modernization of (more…)
Airbus wins contract to provide Qatar two A-330 refueling tankers
ABU DHABI — Qatar has selected an advanced air refueling tanker. The Qatari military awarded Airbus a multi-billion-dollar contract for aircraft and helicopters. Under the agreement, Doha would receive (more…)