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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)