UAE looking to buy out U.S. aerospace companies
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates has sought to acquire aerospace companies in the United States. The UAE’s state-owned Mubadala has been searching for aircraft and related manufacturing (more…)
U.S. to upgrade Saudi command and control network for $1 billion
WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia has requested a major U.S. upgrade of the Navy’s command and control network. The administration of President Barack Obama has approved a Saudi request to (more…)
High-tech protection enables Hizbullah leader to raise public profile
NICOSIA — Hizbullah secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah has received what appears to be advanced security measures designed in the West. Lebanese sources said Hizbullah has purchased state-of-the-art equipment to protect (more…)
U.S. set to test battle command system for Patriot batteries
WASHINGTON — The United States has developed an integrated battle command system for the Patriot missile defense system, deployed throughout the Middle East. The U.S. Army has overseen a (more…)
Israel-India joint missile defense system plagued by problems
LONDON — India and Israel have been struggling in a missile defense joint venture. Industry sources said India has been unable to progress in plans to co-produce the Israeli-origin (more…)
Israeli defense major enters partnership with S. Korean firm
TEL AVIV — Israel has expanded its defense industrial presence in South Korea. Israel’s state-owned Rafael Advanced Defense Systems plans to acquire a leading South Korean firm to facilitate (more…)
U.S. Fifth Fleet to increase drone recon flights in Gulf region
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy has sought to enhance unmanned aerial vehicle operations in the Gulf. Officials said the Navy ordered UAVs for increased operations over the Arabian Sea (more…)
Israel offers to upgrade U.S. copters to offset spending cuts
WASHINGTON — An Israeli defense major has been marketing a helicopter modernization package to the U.S. military. Israel’s Elbit Systems has been offering upgrades for a range of U.S. (more…)
Scientist: Israel’s missile defense could not handle ‘massive’ attack
TEL AVIV — Israel’s ballistic missile defense concept has been criticized by a leading scientist. Nathan Faber, a leading scientist at Israel’s Technion, has warned that the nation’s missile (more…)