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…)
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…)
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…)
LONDON — Israel has been preparing to purchase naval combat vessels from Germany. A leading German daily said Berlin has agreed to an Israeli request for two naval destroyers. (more…)
MOSCOW — Russia has been developing an advanced fighter-jet that could challenge the United States in the Middle East. Russia has overseen the completion of the fifth prototype of (more…)
LONDON — The Middle East has been a testing ground for a new Western communications system. The French defense major Cassidian has been testing its fourth-generation communications network in (more…)
TEL AVIV — Israel has overseen development of a smartphone meant for emergency response teams. An Israeli company, NowForce, has developed a smartphone that could coordinate emergency teams and (more…)
WASHINGTON — The United States has been operating the latest variant of a leading attack helicopter deployed in the Middle East. The U.S. Army has achieved initial operating capability (more…)
TEL AVIV — The United States has selected an Israeli radar for a laser weapons project. Boeing has selected a tactical radar of Israel’s Rada Electronic Industries for the (more…)