In test, Arrow-3 successfully took out missile in exoatmosphere
TEL AVIV — Israel and the United States have reported a successful ballistic missile defense test. The two countries determined the success of the latest test of the advanced (more…)
Turkey’s Erdogan seeks new arms export partners in tour of East Asia
ANKARA — Turkey hopes to significantly expand defense exports to and cooperation with East Asia. Officials said the government of Prime Minister Recep Erdogan has determined that East Asia (more…)
Turkish rocket manufacturer reports record export revenue in 2013
ANKARA — A leading Turkish defense manufacturer has reported rapid growth amid increased exports. Turkey’s Roketsan has reported a 40 percent growth in revenues in 2013. The state-owned company, (more…)
UAE is first export client for U.S.-made THAAD missile system
WASHINGTON — The United States has advanced in a ballistic missile defense program in the United Arab Emirates. The U.S. Defense Department has awarded a $27.2 million contract to (more…)
Israel unveils system to monitor reservoirs for poisoning
TEL AVIV — Israel has helped develop a system to detect an attack on a reservoir. An Israeli-Canadian consortium has unveiled a prototype to monitor water supplies. The system, (more…)
Turkey eyes 2014 completion for major R&D facility
ANKARA — Turkey has been building an electronic warfare facility to supply the military as well as export clients. Turkey’s state-owned Aselsan was constructing a major facility near Ankara, (more…)
Russia, second-largest arms exporter, envisions closing gap with U.S.
MOSCOW — Russia, envisioning new markets in the Middle East, has forecast a four-fold increase in arms exports. Officials said the Kremlin has determined that Russia could increase its (more…)
U.S. tests high-energy laser capable of intercepting mortars, UAVs
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army has reported success in a laser defense program designed to intercept mortars and aircraft. In November 2013, the army conducted its first successful interception (more…)
Russia finds high demand for its helicopters in Middle East
MOSCOW — Russia has been expanding helicopter sales to the Middle East. Officials said state-owned arms export agency Rosoboronexport has overseen an increase in military helicopters to the Middle (more…)