Despite partial embargo, U.S. sends fast attack craft to Egypt
WASHINGTON — The United States has quietly shipped fast attack craft to the Egyptian Navy. The U.S. Navy has loaded two FACs for its Egyptian counterpart. On May 24, (more…)
Turkey to co-produce laser-guided missile for German helicopters
LONDON — Turkey has signed an agreement for co-production of precision-guided missiles. Turkey’s state-owned Roketsan has signed a memorandum of understanding with MBDA Deutschland to manufacture and integrate a (more…)
Israel, IBM open facility to research advanced cyber security
TEL AVIV — IBM has opened a facility to protect infrastructure and critical assets in Israel. IBM has joined Ben-Gurion University to operate a so-called center of excellence in (more…)
Israel installs new combat systems on Dolphin-class submarine
TEL AVIV — The Israel Navy has been upgrading a Western-origin electric-diesel submarine. The Navy has advanced in a project to modernize the Dolphin-class submarine Leviathan. Navy sources said (more…)
Israel says upgraded Iron Dome can detect, intercept Iran missiles
TEL AVIV — Israel has asserted that its new Iron Dome system could intercept Iranian missiles and rockets. The Defense Ministry said it oversaw a series of live fire (more…)
U.S. eases export restrictions on communications, recon satellites
WASHINGTON — The United States has decided to encourage satellite exports. The administration of President Barack Obama has eased restrictions on satellite exports. Under the latest regulations, most commercial (more…)
Israel markets unmanned surface vehicle to U.S., NATO navies
TEL AVIV — Israel has unveiled its latest unmanned surface vessel for maritime security operations. The state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries has begun marketing its Katana USV to U.S. and (more…)
U.S. tests sea-based laser that could counter Iranian speedboats
WASHINGTON — The United States is conducting tests of a laser that could disable Iranian fast-attack craft in the Gulf. The U.S. Navy has been monitoring tests by Lockheed (more…)
Turkey orders X-band radar for use on communications satellite
WASHINGTON — Turkey has ordered an advanced radar payload. Turkey’s military-owned Aselsan Electronic Industries ordered an X-band radar for the nation’s satellite program. Aselsan awarded Canada’s MacDonald, Dettwiler and (more…)