Israel launches advanced broadband communications satellite
TEL AVIV — Israel has overseen the launch of the Amos-4 communications satellite from Kazakhstan. The launch on Aug. 31 from the Baikenour cosmodrome marked the most advanced space (more…)
Report: Egypt’s F-16s have inferior munitions compared to Israel’s
WASHINGTON — The United States has been supplying Egypt with F-16 multi-role fighters inferior to those of Israel. An authoritative industry newsletter reported that Egypt would receive 20 F-16 (more…)
U.S. testing upgraded air defense system for Middle East militaries
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army has been testing an improved variant of an air defense system acquired by Middle East militaries to intercept short-range missiles and rockets. The Army (more…)
U.S. firm hit with $25 million penalty for arms export violations
WASHINGTON — A U.S. company has reached a $25 million settlement amid charges that it illegally sold military equipment to the Middle East. A California company, Meggitt-USA, has reached (more…)
Russia denies it committed to sell air defense system to Iran
MOSCOW — Russia has denied reports that it signed a deal to export an advanced air defense system to Iran. Russia’s state-owned arms export agency, Rosoboronexport, asserted that the (more…)
Qatar slates conference on modernization of maritime security
ABU DHABI — Qatar, amid military modernization, has invited Western and other contractors to offer weapons for maritime security. The Gulf Cooperation Council emirate has sponsored a conference on (more…)
U.S. Army: Solar battery extends Puma UAV’s flight-time by 3 hours
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military has overseen the development of a solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle. The U.S. Army has sponsored a test of a solar-powered version of a leading (more…)
Russia developing advanced unmanned long-range BMD system
MOSCOW — Russia has unveiled a project to develop a long-range ballistic missile defense system. Officials said the latest BMD system was designed to detect, track and intercept everything (more…)
Israel’s sixth of twelve Iron Dome batteries near completion
TEL AVIV — Israel has been assembling its sixth missile and rocket defense battery. The Israeli military has overseen the production of the sixth Iron Dome battery. Officials said (more…)