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U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo urged U.N. Security Council members to rein in Iran’s missile program, several weeks after Iran reportedly tested a ballistic missile capable of carrying multiple …
U.S. Seeks U.N. Pressure on Iran Missile Program Read More Iran has the capability to extend the range of its missiles, an IRGC commander said. Speaking to university students in Tehran on December 10, 2018, Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, …
Iran Can Increase Missile Range Past 2,000 KM Read More by Derek Bisaccio, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. On November 27, 2018, Defence Blog reported that the Iranian Air Force is considering the procurement of the joint Pakistan-China fighter jet …
Iran Said to be Considering JF-17 Buy Read More Israel has used its F-35s in combat in the Middle East. Israeli Major-General Amikam Norkin, who commands the Air Force, confirmed this week that Israel has used its F-35s operationally. …
Israel Confirms F-35 Operational Use Read More The decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to pull out of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), aka the Iran nuclear deal, has quite obviously evoked sharp reaction in …
A United European Front Against Trump – for Now Read Moreby Derek Bisaccio, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Toward the end of April, French President Emmanuel Macron made a three-day state visit to the United States to meet with his …
President Trump Nears Decision on Iran Nuclear Deal Read More Following strikes on the Syrian military, Russia has suggested that it will transfer S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to Syria’s control. The spokesman for the Russian General Staff, Sergei Rudskoy, said …
Russia Suggests S-300 Delivery to Syria Read More Despite rebuking the Saudi blockade on Yemen, the U.S. has announced a contract for the supply of air-to-ground missiles to Saudi Arabia. The U.S. Department of Defense announced on December …
US Approves Missiles for Saudi Arabia Despite Criticizing Blockade Read More Iran will soon put into service a new submarine. IHS Jane’s, citing the Iranian Ministry of Defense, reported on August 9, 2017 that Iran’s first Fateh class submarine will be …
Fateh Submarine to Enter Iranian Navy in September Read More Iran’s indigenous long-range air-defense system, the Bavar 373, will be operational sometime during the next Iranian year. Speaking to media on July 5, 2017, the Commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia …
Bavar 373 to be Operational Next Year Read More