Israel reveals plans to buy new Panter multi-purpose armoured vehicles
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has disclosed plans to procure a new Panter multi-purpose armoured vehicles, according to Ynet. According to a media report, IDF is planning to buy almost 100 new armored vehicles to replace ageing fleet of Zeev and Safaron. The new vehicle combines a commercial truck’s speed and maneuverability and armoured personnel […]
U.S. military deploys THAAD missile defense system to Israel
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U.S. European Command is currently conducting a THAAD missile defense system exercise deployment in Israel, which is part of US efforts to implement its operational concept & mission to assist in Israel’s aerial defense. THAAD advanced missile defense systems and some 200 American troops have deployed to Israel as part of joint exercises. THAAD deployed […]
Singapore’s modern armored fighting vehicle received new unmanned turret
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Singapore’s modern armored fighting vehicle, called the Next Generation Armoured Fighting Vehicle (NGAFV), received new unmanned turret developed by the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. Published by Mike Yeo reporter at his Twitter account on 1 March, the photograph shows the updated version of new Singaporean modern armored fighting vehicle. The improved version of NGAFV […]
Source: Israeli F-35 destroyed Chinese-made radar during airstrikes in Syria
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Last month, an Israeli satellite imagery analysis company ImageSat confirmed that Chinese-made JY-27 radar of the Syrian Air Defense at Damascus airport destroyed by Israeli airstrikes on January 20th. No airstrike details were given and the quoted ImageSat did also not contain any further information but some source said that radar was destroyed by Israeli […]
U.S. State Dept clears $238M sale of power packs for Israel’s Namer APC
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The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $238 million sale of power packs to Israel for the country’s Namer tracked heavy APC, the Pentagon said on Wednesday. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said the State Department had approved the sale of 240 APC-MT883 power packs to Israel along with related equipment for an estimated […]
India parades latest MRSAM surface-to-air missile system
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The Indian military displayed a Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) for the first time during its annual Republic Day parade on 26 January. India displayed its latest surface-to-air missile system, called the MRSAM, in a parade held on 26 January to mark the 70th anniversary of the country’s founding. The new missile system is developed by […]
Israel targeted several Pantsir-S1 air defense system in Syria
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Israel Defense Forces confirmed that it attacked several of the Syrian Armed Forces’ Pantsir-S1 air defense batteries around Damascus, on 21 January. On 21 January, the Israeli military says it has hit Iranian and Syrian targets around Damascus, including advanced Pantsir-S1 air defense system. The Israel Defense Forces said the overnight operation targeted the elite Quds Force of […]
U.S. Army will acquire Israel’s Iron Dome air defense systems
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The U.S. Army is planning to acquire Israel-built combat-proven Iron Dome air defense system, according to Inside Defense newspaper. According to a media report, the U.S. Army is seeking to buy two batteries of Iron Dome air defense system developed by Rafael Advanced Defence Systems. It has sought to receive by 2020 two Iron Dome batteries with 12 launchers, […]
Finland to buy counter-artillery radars
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Minister of Defense Jussi Niinisto has authorized Finnish Defense Forces’ Logistics Command on January 11, 2018 to acquire counter-battery radars. In a statement made Friday, the Finnish Ministry of Defense reported that the acquisition of new counter-battery radars will significantly increase Finnish artillery’s counter-battery efficiency, thereby also degrading enemy firepower. Radar systems, training systems and […]
Israel to receive additional AIM-9X missiles worth $9.2M
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Israel has purchased Raytheon’s AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles for $9.2 million, the Israel Defense website reported. Citing a report by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), the Israel Defense website reported that Raytheon has been awarded a $434 million contract to deliver AIM-9X missiles to the U.S. Navy and Air Force as well as […]