Russian JSC “KBP named after Academician A.Shipunov” company  is ready to send the first batch of Kornet-EM antitank guided missile system to Algeria. The first Kornet-EM antitank guided missile systems were spotted at JSC “KBP named after Academician A.Shipunov” in Tula. The new missile systems based on the VPK-233136 “Tiger-M” multipurpose, all-terrain infantry mobility vehicle. The Kornet-EM is a […]

The Algerian People’s National Army received its new Russian T-90  third-generation battle tanks. The company “Rosoboronexport” signed in 2014, the third contract to supply Algeria about 200 T-90SA. Moscow Defense Brief editor Mikhail Barabanov estimates the approximate cost  supply of 200 T-90 tanks at $1 billion, the newspaper wrote. This is one of the largest […]

Algeria took the delivery of two more Mil Mi-28NE ‘Night Hunter’ (NATO reporting name: Havoc-B) combat helicopters in late June, according to the MenaDefense.net. “Algeria received two dual-control Mi-28NE combat helicopters from Russia in late June, 2016. The delivery was fulfilled within time limits specified by Moscow and Algiers. The related acceptance act will be […]

Russia has supplied a batch of Shtora-1 optical-electronic countermeasure systems to equip Algerian T-90S main battle tanks (MBT), according to armyrecognition.com. “To increase protection of T-90SA tanks against high-explosive rounds and anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM), Algeria has ordered a batch of Shtora-1 jammers. Russia has delivered this equipment to Algiers and installed in on the MBTs,” […]

Russian Helicopters Corporation has started the export deliveries of Mi-28NE Night Hunter attack helicopters. The first batch formed by two vehicles has been delivered to Algeria, reported by www.menadefense.net. Helicopters were transported aboard the An-124 military transport aircraft , and are currently in the assembly and installation of equipment. The Russian media has previously reported that Algeria ordered 42 […]

The Algerian Air Force has increased its order of Russian-made Mi-28NE “Night Hunter” attack helicopters from the eight initially reported in January to 42. Russian media outlets RIA-Novosti and TASS said Algeria and Iraq have become the first international customers of the Mi-28NE helicopter with confirmed orders of 42 and 19 respectively while more countries […]

At least 12 people killed and two seriously injured in a helicopter crash in the Sahara during a reconnaissance mission, Algeria’s Defense Ministry said. The ministry said in a statement that a “technical failure” apparently caused the helicopter to crash Sunday between the towns of Adrar and Reggan in the Tamanrasset region. The chief of […]

A Meko class frigate.The Algerian Navy has commissioned the first of two Meko frigates at ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) in Germany, and will take delivery of the vessel in the coming months. The first frigate was named Harrad (Deterrent) during the commissioning on 23 February at the TKMS yard in Kiel, reports Navy Recognition. It […]

Photo of Raytheon Beech 1900D Multi Mission Surveillance Aircraft by Algerian Air Force. In 2000 Algeria ordered 6 of the larger 1900D’s to meet a requirement for a Multi Mission Surveillance Aircraft (MMSA). Mounted under the fuselage in a large fairing is the HISAR. The aircraft are also equipped with Sky Guardian ESM and Wescam […]

One person was killed and six others were wounded in an explosion on a vessel being repaired at the Severnaya Verf (Northern Shipyard) shipyard in St. Petersburg, a source in law enforcement agencies said on Monday. “According to preliminary data, a blast of combustible vapors occurred, six people were injured and one person died,” the […]