U.S.-Israel Iron Dome accord may lead to regional BMD umbrella
WASHINGTON — Israel and the United States have signed an agreement to produce a missile and rocket defense system. On March 5, Israel and the United States concluded an (more…)
German firm’s Skyguard system proving popular in Mideast
LONDON — A leading German contractor has reported an air defense project in the Middle East. Germany’s Rheinmetall said it was awarded a contract for the supply of its (more…)
In secret exercise, Israeli pilots got first test in U.S. V-22s
TEL AVIV — Israel and the United States have conducted a secret military exercise. Military sources said Israel and the United States concluded a five-day exercise that focused on (more…)
U.S. set to train Iraqis to pilot AH-64 Apache attack helicopters
WASHINGTON — The United States has been preparing for a major military training program for Iraq. Officials said the U.S. military would train its Iraqi counterpart in the operation (more…)
Israel markets new coastal defense system to Asian countries
TEL AVIV — Israel has begun marketing a coastal defense system to Asian countries. The state-owned Israel Military Industries has been briefing Asian and other militaries on the Coastal (more…)
Baghdad defense exhibition attracts 50 firms, 9 countries
BAGHDAD — Iraq has hosted a weapons exhibition meant to woo Western and other defense companies. The Defense Ministry has sponsored Iraq’s annual defense show, which began on March (more…)
Netanyahu: Israel a ‘major cyber power’ with $3 billion in exports
JERUSALEM — Israel has become a cyber-power. Officials said Israel has become a leader in the global cyber market. They said Israel was believed to have exported $3 billion (more…)
Czech supplies transport aircraft to Multinational Force in Sinai
LONDON — The Czech Republic has supplied a military aircraft to the international peace-keeping force in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. The Czech military said it deployed a C-295 air transport (more…)
Turkey signs deal to co-produce U.S. utility helicopters
ANKARA — Turkey has reported reaching agreement to procure hundreds of utility helicopters from the United States. Officials said Turkey’s Defense Industry Undersecretariat, known as SSM, signed a $3.5 (more…)