DefenceTalkChina has established its first air defense identification zone in accordance with Chinese law and international practices to safeguard its sovereignty, the Ministry of National Defense announced on Saturday. The move allows early-warning time and helps China protect its sovereignty and territories, and guarantee regional air security, officials and analysts said. An air defense identification […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-maps-out-its-first-air-defense-id-zone-49730/

DefenceTalkThe People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force conducted its first air patrol after the establishment of the East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone. Shen Jinke, spokesman for the PLA Air Force, said that two large scouts carried out the patrol mission, with early warning aircraft and fighters providing support and cover. “The patrol is […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pla-air-force-conducts-first-patrol-in-air-defense-identification-zone-49727/

DefenceTalkRaytheon’s Patriot Air and Missile Defense System successfully test fired two Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missiles at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. The mission consisted of two single firings against single tactical ballistic missile representative targets. “Patriot’s successful track record is testament to its continual testing and evolution,” said Ralph Acaba, vice president for Integrated Air […]https://www.defencetalk.com/patriot-performance-excels-in-pac-3-test-firing-49721/

DefenceTalkIsraeli and US defence officials on Wednesday carried out an advanced test of a new system against short-range missiles, the defence ministry said. The defence agencies of both states “completed a successful intercept test of the David’s Sling Weapon System against a short-range ballistic missile today,” it said in a statement. A year ago the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-tests-short-range-missile-defence-system-49699/

DefenceTalkThe head of Russia’s state industrial holding company said on Monday that Moscow was on the verge of reaching a landmark agreement to deliver air defence systems to Egypt’s army. Rostec chief Sergey Chemezov’s comments came in the wake of a visit to Cairo last week by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Defence Minister […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-and-egypt-on-verge-of-missile-deal-moscow-49682/

DefenceTalkTurkey would look again at a US bid for a multi-billion-dollar contract for the country’s first long-range anti-missile system providing Washington agrees to produce it jointly, a top Turkish official said Monday. A “final decision has not been taken,” Turkey’s Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu told reporters, after meeting in Washington with US Defense Secretary Chuck […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-has-time-to-boost-bid-for-turkey-missile-system-fm-49678/

DefenceTalkTurkey is hoping to finalise negotiations to acquire its first long-range anti-missile system from China in six months’ time, the head of the country’s procurement agency said Thursday. “The immediate goal for us is in about six months to come to a reasonable level in our contract negotiations and to understand whether it’s possible to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/turkey-hopes-to-finalise-china-missile-purchase-in-six-months-49642/

DefenceTalkThe Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) intercepted and destroyed two simultaneous targets attacking from opposite directions during a stressing demonstration of its 360-degree air and missile defense (AMD) capabilities at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. The flight test achieved all criteria for success. All elements of the MEADS system were tested, including the 360-degree […]https://www.defencetalk.com/unprecedented-dual-intercept-success-for-meads-at-white-sands-missile-range-49597/

DefenceTalkThe Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea for Patriot Anti-Tactical Missiles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $404 million. The Republic of Korea (ROK) has requested a possible sale to procure 112 Patriot Anti-Tactical Missiles (ATM, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/patriot-anti-tactical-missiles-for-south-korea-49503/

DefenceTalkTurkey said Saturday it was open to new bids in its plan to acquire its first long-range anti-missile system, should its controversial negotiations with China come to nothing. “It is not a finalized deal yet. If US and European companies make us better offers, we will continue to talk with them,” said Foreign Minister Ahmet […]https://www.defencetalk.com/turkey-open-to-new-bids-for-anti-missile-system-49494/