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…)
Israel buying German destroyers to protect Mediterranean oil assets
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…)
Russia’s fifth-gen fighter ‘performed well’ in maiden test flight
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…)
French firm uses Mideast as testing ground for new comm system
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…)
Israeli smartphone app called breakthrough for emergency response
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…)