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The Russian military has begun training on its S-350 air defense systems. In a statement on February 26, 2020, the Russian Ministry of Defense said, “The first most advanced S-350 …
S-350 Missile System Delivered to Russian Troops Read More
The Iranian defense industry will put its Bavar 373 surface-to-air missile system on display later this month. In an interview with Tasnim News Agency, Iranian Defense Minister Brig. Gen. Amir …
Iran to Show Off Bavar 373 System Read More
Middle Eastern countries have shown interest in the Pantsyr-ME surface-to-air missile system, according to Russian officials.
Russia Markets Pantsyr-ME to the Middle East Read More
The South African military has shown off a Gecko all-terrain vehicle paired with the Starstreak man-portable air defense system at the South African Armed Forces Day. a south African army …
South Africa Pairs Gecko ATV and Starstreak MANPADS Read More The purchase of the Spyder self-propelled surface-to-air missile (SAM) system from Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense System by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is underway, according to a statement …
Philippines Confirms Spyder Mobile Air Defense System Procurement Plans Read More The Argentine Air Force has completed installation of a Long Range 3D Primary Radar (RP3DLAP in Spanish)radar in the town of Villaguay, Argentina, a little less than 200 miles northwest …
New Argentine Radar Installed in Villaguay Read More Azerbaijan has acquired the extended-range version of the Barak-8. At its annual parade in Baku on June 26, Azerbaijan revealed the acquisition of the Barak-8ER, which carries an extended range …
Azerbaijan Reveals Barak-8ER Read More Saudi Arabia is said to oppose Russia’s proposed sale of the S-400 surface-to-air missile system to Qatar. On June 1, 2018, Le Monde reported that Saudi Arabia had petitioned the French …
Saudi Arabia Said to Oppose Qatar S-400 Deal Read More Russia’s Black Sea Fleet will receive a new frigate in the coming months. RIA Novosti reported on May 14, 2018, that the Admiral Makarov frigate will be transferred to the …
Admiral Makarov Still Yet to Join Black Sea Fleet Read More Russia has not yet decided on delivering the S-300 surface-to-air missile system to Syria. Following missile strikes on the Syrian government, Russia has considered the delivery of the S-300, a …
Russia Hasn’t Decided on Syrian S-300 Transfer Read MoreSign up for the latest blog posts and products sent straight to your inbox.