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…)
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…)