The first of Britain’s new supersonic ‘stealth’ strike fighters has touched down in the UK for the first time. The F-35B Lightning II jet was flown by RAF pilot Squadron Leader Hugh Nichols on its first transatlantic crossing, accompanied by…
Sourced : Breaking Israel News A United States Army general said Monday that the U.S. is looking to purchase the short-range missile interceptor used by Israel’s Iron Dome system, which would then be used for European air defense against Russia.…
Sourced : Defense World.Net Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, which is pitching HDW-class Type 214 submarine for India’s P75 (I) project has offered to integrate any weapon system, including ‘Brahmos’ onto its submarines if it bags the deal. Gurnad Sodhi, Managing Director…
By Tamir Eshel Source : Defense Update Elbit Systems completed recently a trial test torpedo launch from its Seagull multi-mission, autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) system. Performed out of Israel’s Haifa port, the trial demonstrated the capability of Seagull to…
Yogesh Joshi Frank O’Donnell Harsh V. Pant Strategic Studies Institute and U.S. Army War College Press India’s growing and diversifying nuclear force raises challenges for its defense planners. New nuclear options need to be located within a holistic view of…
By Robert Fox Source : Evening Standard Defence spending and planning is now expected to come under severe pressure as a result of the Brexit vote, with a growing possibility of cuts and a new review once a new government…
The Hellenic Navy commissioned two more new PAPANIKOLIS-class (Type 214HN) submarines increasing its fleet to 11 old, modernized and newly built units. The two new submarines, MATROZOS (S122) and KATSONIS (S123) were commissioned today on the 23rd of June during…
Sourced : Jewish Telegraphic Agency The American Israel Public Affairs Committee said it was “deeply disappointed” in the Obama administration’s opposition to increased missile defense funding for Israel, weighing in on an issue that is apparently obstructing U.S.-Israel talks on…
Sourced : Turkish Review The previously repealed controversial Protocol on Cooperation for Security and Public Order (EMASYA) is being reinstated by the Justice and Development Party (AKP) government. It authorized the military to gather intelligence on internal threats and conduct…
By George Allison Sourced : UK Defence Journal David Cameron has rejected claims that a Royal Navy shipbuilding programme has been delayed because the Ministry of Defence has “run out of money”. At a Defence Select Committee meeting on the…