UAE awards U.S. firm contract for tactical data link systems
WASHINGTON — The United Arab Emirates has awarded a contract for data link systems from the United States. The UAE military has contracted a U.S. company to supply components (more…)
U.S. permits DigitalGlobe to sell high-res military satellite images
WASHINGTON — The United States has allowed private contractors to offer military-grade satellite images. The U.S. government has approved the sale of military-grade satellite services to companies and individuals. (more…)
Raytheon developing Humvee-mounted laser that can take out drones
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military has advanced in efforts to help develop a tactical laser. The U.S. Navy has overseen a program to develop a laser weapon that could (more…)
Israel cites 100 percent accuracy of Spike missile in Hamas war
TEL AVIV — Israel’s military has detailed its leading anti-tank guided missile. The Israel Air Force has outlined its use of the Spike missile, fired from both aircraft and (more…)
Lockheed Martin cites successful test of GMLRS alternative warhead
WASHINGTON — The United States has overseen tests of a new guided rocket system sought by the Middle East. The U.S. Army hosted development and operational tests of the (more…)
Iran set to launch second advanced destroyer in two-year span
NICOSIA — Iran plans to launch an advanced naval destroyer. Officials said the Iranian Navy has completed preparations for the launch of the Damavand destroyer. They said Damavand marked (more…)
Big spender Algeria eyes major expansion of its armored fleet
LONDON — Algeria was expected to become the leading spender of armored combat platforms in Africa, a report said. A British consultant asserted that Algeria plans to significantly expand (more…)
Israeli university develops personality profiler for strategic adversaries
TEL AVIV — Israel has overseen the development of a technique to profile adversaries. Israel’s Ben-Gurion University has introduced a computer-supported methodology for personality profiling. The university said the (more…)
Russia to offer Iskander missile, S-400 to Middle East clients
MOSCOW — Russia, after years of indecision, has decided to export an advanced surface-to-surface missile to the Middle East. Officials said Russia’s state-owned arms export agency Rosoboronexport would begin (more…)