Source: The Diplomat By Franz-Stefan Gady India and Russia have reportedly concluded price negotiations for the procurement of five regiments of Russian-made S-400 Triumf advanced Air Defense Systems (NATO reporting name: SA-21 Growler) intended for service in the Indian military, according to local media reports. “The negotiations for the missile deal have been concluded. The… Continue reading INDIA, RUSSIA CONCLUDE NEGOTIATIONS FOR S-400 MISSILE AIR DEFENCE SYSTEM
Month: May 2018
NETANYAHU: WE WILL HIT IRAN ANYWHERE IN SYRIA
Source: Jerusalem Post By Tovah Lazaroff Israel plans to act against Iran anywhere in Syria, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday, as Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman prepared to fly to Moscow for talks about removing the Islamic Republic and its proxy armies from the war-torn country. “We will continue to act against [Tehran’s] intention… Continue reading NETANYAHU: WE WILL HIT IRAN ANYWHERE IN SYRIA
CHINA’S JUST GAVE THE WORLD A PREVIEW OF ITS NAVAL FUTURE
Source: The National Interest By Frank Chen Liaoning, the People’s Liberation Army’s solo aircraft carrier in service, has joined her sister ship, the nation’s first domestically built carrier which has yet to be christened, at the Dalian Shipyard since Sunday. Chinese papers and military buffs are hailing the historic rendezvous of the two seagoing airbases,… Continue reading CHINA’S JUST GAVE THE WORLD A PREVIEW OF ITS NAVAL FUTURE
UNEXPLODED TOMAHAWK MISSILES TO HELP RUSSIA BUILD NEW ELECTRONIC WARFARE SYSTEM
Source: Defenseworld Russia will build a new electronic warfare system to counter cruise missiles after gathering data from two un-exploded US-made Tomahawk missiles which it obtained in Syria. The US-led coalition had launched a missile attack against suspected Syrian chemical weapons sites earlier this year. Some of the missiles succeeded in knocking off their targets… Continue reading UNEXPLODED TOMAHAWK MISSILES TO HELP RUSSIA BUILD NEW ELECTRONIC WARFARE SYSTEM
TURKEY, ROLLS-ROYCE SET DEADLINE FOR TALKS OVER HOMEMADE JET’S ENGINE
Source: Defense News By Burak Ege Bekdil Rolls-Royce and Turkey’s defense procurement agency have signed a letter of intent to finalize negotiations by July 31 on an engine program that will power the TF-X, Turkey’s indigenous fighter jet in the making. Selecting an engine is presently viewed as the most critical stage of the TF-X… Continue reading TURKEY, ROLLS-ROYCE SET DEADLINE FOR TALKS OVER HOMEMADE JET’S ENGINE
CHINA’S THIRD AIRCRAFT CARRIER IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Source: Defenseworld China’s third aircraft carrier will be more advanced than the Liaoning or the Type 001A, and is currently at the construction stage, Chinese media reported. Several media outlets, including South China Morning Post and the Diplomat, reported that a third aircraft carrier, Type 002, is under construction at the Shanghai Jiangnan Shipyard Group,… Continue reading CHINA’S THIRD AIRCRAFT CARRIER IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
TURKISH MILITARY PURGES DECIMATE CAREER OFFICER, PILOT RANKS
Source: Al Monitor By Metin Gurcan The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) are gearing up for a new round of purges, even as they struggle to recover from the initial culling that followed the failed coup of July 2016. Defense Minister Nurettin Canikli announced April 18 that a secret cell of 3,000 officers and noncommissioned officers… Continue reading TURKISH MILITARY PURGES DECIMATE CAREER OFFICER, PILOT RANKS
YENI SAFAK: TURKEY EYEING RUSSIAN SU-57 IF US GOVERNMENT DOES NOT DELIVER F-35
Source: Ahvalnews6 Turkey is considering the purchase of Russian Su-57 fighter jets should Washington decide to suspend the delivery of F-35 jets in response to Turkey’s purchase of Russian S-400 anti-missile systems, pro-government Yeni Şafak daily reported. A bill was proposed to the U.S. Congress on May 8, calling for a report on U.S.-Turkish relations… Continue reading YENI SAFAK: TURKEY EYEING RUSSIAN SU-57 IF US GOVERNMENT DOES NOT DELIVER F-35
SYRIAN AIR FORCE BARS IRAN FROM USINS ITS BASES
Source: Jerusalem Post By Yami Roth/ Maariv The commander of the Syrian Air Force has decided Syria will no longer allow Iranian-backed Shi’ite factions to use its bases to store ammunition and host fighters, the Syrian opposition newspaper Zaman al-Wasl reported on Monday. The report claims that the decision was made “following recent Israeli attacks.”… Continue reading SYRIAN AIR FORCE BARS IRAN FROM USINS ITS BASES
US CONGRESSMAN: F-35 COULD BE “USED AGAINST GREECE” IF SOLD TO TURKEY
Source: Ekathimerini The United States should freeze the sale of the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets to Turkey because they are more likely to used against Greece than against terrorists, Democratic US Congressman Brad Sherman told US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, during a Foreign Affairs Hearing on May 23. “I hope that the administration… Continue reading US CONGRESSMAN: F-35 COULD BE “USED AGAINST GREECE” IF SOLD TO TURKEY