Tag: air defense
Russian Military Test Fires New Upgraded Air Defense Missile
The Russian military test fired an upgraded air defense missile at the firing range Sary-Shagan in Kazakhstan, Russian newspaper Krasnaya Zvezda reported on Monday....
Turkmenistan Acquired China’s QW-2 MANPADS
Turkmenistan has been confirmed as a buyer for China's QW-2 man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS). On January 11, 2018, the dissident media outlet Chronicles of...
US Army intensifying Stinger air missile training as part of new strategic initiatives
For the first time in nearly 15 years, 7th Army Training Command's Joint Multinational Readiness Center will soon begin observing, coaching and training Soldiers...
Exercise Artemis Strike showcases US Army’s ability to work seamlessly with multinational partners
More than 200 soldiers from the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command participated in Artemis Strike 2017, a German-led multinational tactical live fire...
Sweden picks US Patriot missile system over European rival
Sweden announced Tuesday it has chosen the US Patriot missile defence system over that of a Franco-Italian rival, in an estimated one billion-euro deal. The...
Kremlin Defends Missile Deal with Saudi Arabia
The Kremlin says an agreement to sell Russian missiles to Saudi Arabia does not pose a threat to any other country. Speaking on October...
Russia to Start Delivering S-400 Systems to Turkey Within Two Years
The delivery of Russian-made S-400 (NATO reporting name: SA-21 Growler) air defense missile systems to Turkey will begin within two years, Turkish Undersecretary for...
Turkey signs landmark Russian S-400 weapons deal
Turkey has signed a deal with Russia to buy S-400 missile defence systems, its first major weapons purchase from Moscow, in an accord that...
Japan PM urges stronger defence amid North Korea worries
Japan's prime minister on Monday (Sept 11) called for a boost to the country's defences in the face of North Korean threats, warning that...
Russian to Demo S-400, Pantsir-S Air Defense Systems for Qatar
In course of the Army 2017 International Military Technical Forum, demonstration of capabilities of air defence systems will be organized specially for the delegation...
