DefenceTalkThe White House said Tuesday that NATO would not provide Patriot missile batteries to protect rebel strongholds in Syria, following a request from opposition chief Ahmed Moaz al-Khatib. Khatib asked for an extension of the umbrella provided by Patriot positions on the Turkish border designed to intercept any missiles fired from the Syrian side, as […]https://www.defencetalk.com/white-house-no-patriot-missiles-in-syria-47281/

DefenceTalkIsraeli, Greek and US warships began a joint two-week Mediterranean naval exercise codenamed “Noble Dina” on Thursday, the Israeli military said. “Noble Dina, one of the navy’s scheduled annual exercises, is part of the security cooperation between the Israeli navy and foreign naval forces,” a statement said. Israel’s military sees it “as an opportunity for […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-us-and-greece-launch-joint-naval-exercise-47090/

DefenceTalkAfter a two month battle by a group of Republican senators opposing his nomination, the US Senate Tuesday confirmed former Republican senator Chuck Hagel to be the next Secretary of Defense by a vote of 58-41. Hagel is set to be sworn into office on Wednesday. Republicans opposed Hagel’s nomination, citing concerns about his approach […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-senate-confirms-hagel-as-sec-of-defense-46963/

DefenceTalkIsrael said on Monday it carried a successful test of the latest generation Arrow missile system, the Arrow 3, that can intercept missiles from Iran, taking a further step in bolstering its defence plans. The defence ministry said the flight test was conducted by Israel’s Missile Defense Organisation and US Missile Defence Agency officials. “This […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-tests-new-arrow-missile-interceptor-46947/

DefenceTalkIsrael’s Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) completed a successful flight test of the Arrow 3 interceptor missile. This is the first flight test of the Arrow 3 interceptor and was conducted at an Israeli test range over the Mediterranean Sea. The Arrow 3 interceptor was successfully launched and flew […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-and-usa-conduct-first-arrow-3-interceptor-flight-test-46926/

DefenceTalkThe 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Contingency Response Group conducted a Flying Training Deployment with the Israeli air force’s 103rd Squadron Jan. 27 to Feb. 8 here. The FTD advanced the ability of both American and Israeli air and ground crews to perform in combat operations, as well as strengthened partnerships between the two allies. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/ramstein-airmen-train-with-israeli-air-force-46733/

DefenceTalkThe “Arrow” system, which is responsible for defending Israel from long-range ballistic missiles, is expected to undergo a series of improvements in 2013: An advanced radar system, a new center for interception management and capability of wider ranges of interception. “The variety of threats we’ll be able to deal with will expand” The “Arrow” weapon […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israels-arrow-missiles-to-undergo-major-overhaul-46715/

DefenceTalkIsrael has deployed a third Iron Dome missile defence battery to the north of the country a few days after carrying out an air strike inside neighboring Syria, Israeli media said on Tuesday. “The deployment of several Iron Dome batteries in the north of the country comes as part of the setting up of the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-deploys-3rd-missile-system-to-north-46687/

DefenceTalkIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) has recently conducted a series of successful demonstrations of its tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for various potential customers. IAI’s ‘Ghost’ UAS has demonstrated its versatility and high maneuverability in support for ISR Missions in urban warfare. In addition, various international customers have been interested in using the ‘Ghost’ for potential […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-aerospace-demos-electric-uavs-to-foreign-prospects-46632/

DefenceTalkAn Israeli air strike hit a military research centre near Damascus at dawn on Wednesday, the Syrian army said, denying reports that the raid targeted a weapons convoy near the Lebanese border. Residents who spoke to AFP on condition of anonymity, however, said the strike targeted a non-conventional weapons research centre some 15 kilometres (10 […]https://www.defencetalk.com/syria-says-israel-hit-military-research-center-46617/