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By Richard Sterk, Defense Electronics Analyst, Forecast International. The post-apocalyptic effects of an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) are no longer just a plot device in the latest Hollywood techno-thriller. The threat …
EMP Threat Not Just a Hollywood Trope Read More
Tass News Agency reported on June 6, 2017 that Russia would soon launch a new corvette for its Navy. According to the report, Russia’s Northern Shipyards, located in St. Petersburg, …
Russia to Launch New Corvette Read More A new image has emerged showing a batch of missiles reportedly for Egypt’s Antey-2500 (S-300VM) missile systems. On June 6, 2017 a new image emerged purportedly showing a batch of …
Egypt Receiving Antey-2500 Missiles Read Moreby Derek Bisaccio, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Early on June 5, a number of Arab countries announced in concert their decision to sever ties with Gulf State Qatar. The …
Gulf Dispute Reaches Boiling Point Read Moreby Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Switzerland’s long-term air-defense plans are beginning to come into view following the unveiling by the Swiss Department of Defense, Civil Protection …
Switzerland Begins Plotting Future Air Defense Solutions Read More An Israeli F-16 has been spotted carrying what appears to be the country’s Stunner surface-to-air missile. An image emerged on May 30, 2017 on a Hebrew-language forum apparently depicting an …
Israeli F-16I Seen with Stunner Missile Read More Russia aims to completely rearm its rocket artillery brigades with new multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS) by 2020. Tass News Agency quoted Missile and Artillery Force Chief Lieutenant-General Mikhail Matveyevsky as …
Russia to Rearm with Tornado-S MLRS Read More Emirati firm NIMR Automotive will showcase a custom military vehicle at a military exhibition in the Czech Republic. In partnership with VOP CZ, NIMR will show off an Ajban 440A …
Emirati Firm to Show Off Military Vehicles in Europe Read More In the next decade, Russia aims to construct and deliver to its Navy two helicopter carrier vessels. A source told Tass News Agency on May 31, 2017, “The development of …
Russia to Produce Two Helicopter Carriers Read More U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Christopher Murphy (D-CT) seek to reinstate a short-lived ban on the sale of precision-guided munitions (PGMs) to Saudi Arabia. A day after Senator Paul …
Two U.S. Senators Seek to Block Saudi PGM Sale Read More