Israel, Lockheed Martin sign R&D deal focusing on cyber defense
TEL AVIV — Israel and a U.S. defense major have signed a research agreement. The U.S. company Lockheed Martin has agreed to develop research and projects with companies and (more…)
Oman acquiring new air defense system, Stinger missiles
ABU DHABI — Oman has ratified a decision to procure an air defense system from the United States. Oman’s Sultan Qaboos has signed a contract with the U.S. firm (more…)
Israel buying German missile boats to protect offshore energy assets
TEL AVIV — Israel has advanced in negotiations to acquire missile boats from Germany. Industry sources said the Israeli Defense Ministry has reached the stage of advanced negotiations with (more…)
Israel develops Iron Beam laser to take out short-range rockets
TEL AVIV — Israel, more than a decade after the cancellation of a project with the United States, has developed a tactical laser missile defense system. Officials said the (more…)
Northrop wins support contract for U.S. Army’s Israeli-origin drones
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army has decided to continue to support its fleet of Israeli-origin unmanned aerial vehicles. The Army has extended maintenance of its fleet of Israeli-origin Hunter (more…)
UAE eyes face-recognition system, expanded drone operations
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates has been identified as a leading Western market for security systems. At Intersec, scheduled to end on Jan. 21, officials were briefed (more…)
Israel installs high-tech border network to operate in all weather/time
TEL AVIV — Israel’s military has been developing an advanced technology barrier system along its borders with Lebanon and Syria. Officials said the military has installed advanced radars, thermal (more…)
Government investment leads to defense exports rise in Turkey
ANKARA — Turkey has reported another increase in weapons exports. The Defense Industry Exporters Union asserted that Turkey increased aerospace and defense exports by 10 percent in 2013. The (more…)
Turkey set to launch Japan-designed telecom satellite in February
ANKARA — Turkey has taken delivery of a Japanese-designed communications satellite. On Jan. 6, the government of Prime Minister Recep Erdogan oversaw the delivery of the TurkSat-4A satellite. Officials (more…)