F-35B LIGHTNING II LANDS IN THE UK

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 two United States Marine Corps F-35B aircraft from their training base at Beaufort, South Carolina.… Continue reading F-35B LIGHTNING II LANDS IN THE UK

US ARMY MULLING PURCHASE OF IRON DOME TECH TO PROTECT EUROPE FROM RUSSIA

An Iron Dome launcher fires an interceptor rocket in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod July 9, 2014. At least two rockets fired from the Gaza Strip at Tel Aviv on Wednesday were shot down mid-air by Israel's Iron Dome defense system, the Israeli military said. REUTERS/Baz Ratner (ISRAEL - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) - RTR3XQYZ

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. “With all that is happening in Europe, especially the fact that Russia has really awakened… Continue reading US ARMY MULLING PURCHASE OF IRON DOME TECH TO PROTECT EUROPE FROM RUSSIA

THYSSENKRUPP OFFERS TO INTEGRATE BRAHMOS CRUISE MISSILE ONTO TYPE-214-CLASS SUBMARINE

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 of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems’ operations in India said that thyssenkrupp is ready to integrate any… Continue reading THYSSENKRUPP OFFERS TO INTEGRATE BRAHMOS CRUISE MISSILE ONTO TYPE-214-CLASS SUBMARINE

AN UNMANNED SEAGULL THAT FIRES TORPEDOS

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 install and launch lightweight torpedoes, adding to the platform’s sensory capabilities. The Seagull is designed… Continue reading AN UNMANNED SEAGULL THAT FIRES TORPEDOS

INDIA’S EVOLVING NUCLEAR FORCE AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR U.S. STRATEGY IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC

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 India’s defense approach, with clearly assigned roles for conventional and nuclear forces dependent on the… Continue reading INDIA’S EVOLVING NUCLEAR FORCE AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR U.S. STRATEGY IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC

EU REFERENDUM : DEFENSE SPENDING CUTS EXPECTED IN WAKE OF BREXIT VOTE

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 is installed in the autumn. Defence and security featured episodically in the Brexit debate, mostly… Continue reading EU REFERENDUM : DEFENSE SPENDING CUTS EXPECTED IN WAKE OF BREXIT VOTE

HELLENIC NAVY COMMISSIONED TWO NEW TYPE 214HN SUBMARINES

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 a ceremony attended by the President of the Hellenic Republic, the Minister of Defence and… Continue reading HELLENIC NAVY COMMISSIONED TWO NEW TYPE 214HN SUBMARINES

OBAMA OPPOSES INCREASED MISSILE DEFENCE FUNDING FOR ISRAEL, AIPAC “DISAPPOINTED”

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 renewing defense assistance. “We are deeply disappointed that a June 14 ‘Statement of Administration Policy’… Continue reading OBAMA OPPOSES INCREASED MISSILE DEFENCE FUNDING FOR ISRAEL, AIPAC “DISAPPOINTED”

AKP BRINGS BACK EMASYA-LIKE PROTOCOL THAT IT REPEALED IN 2010

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 operations in cities without the approval of the civilian administration. Newly appointed Prime Minister Binali… Continue reading AKP BRINGS BACK EMASYA-LIKE PROTOCOL THAT IT REPEALED IN 2010

CAMERON DENIES MOD CAN’T FUND NEW SHIPS FOR ROYAL NAVY

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 procurement of new ships for the Royal Navy, concerns were raised about the apparent lack… Continue reading CAMERON DENIES MOD CAN’T FUND NEW SHIPS FOR ROYAL NAVY