Denel, Egypt in Talks on Umkhonto Deal
The Egyptian military is seeking to move forward with an acquisition of South African firm Denel’s Umkhonto, a surface-to-air missile. Mail & Guardian, a South African newspaper, reported last week …
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Iran to Show Off Bavar 373 System
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 …
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Russian Northern Fleet Tests Tor-M2DT SAM
The Russian Northern Fleet has conducted test-firing of the Tor-M2DT surface-to-air missile system, at the Kapustin Yar shooting range. The Tor-M2DT pairs the Tor-M2 system with the DT-30 tracked chassis …
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Russian Military Tests New Missile Interceptor
The Russian military has tested a new missile interceptor at the Sary-Shagan testing range in Kazakhstan. In a statement, the Defense Ministry said, “The air and missile defense crew of …
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Iran Reportedly Sought to Procure S-400 SAMs
The Iranian government attempted to buy the S-400 surface-to-air missile system, but was rebuffed, according to a report. On May 30, Bloomberg reported that Tehran had made a request to …
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Russia Markets Pantsyr-ME to the Middle East
Middle Eastern countries have shown interest in the Pantsyr-ME surface-to-air missile system, according to Russian officials.
Read More Pakistan Seeking Long-Range Chinese SAMs
Pakistan is reportedly interested in purchasing more Chinese surface-to-air missiles. On December 6, 2018, the Times of Islamabad reported, citing TASS, that the Pakistani Army is looking to buy three …
Read More Azerbaijan Reveals Barak-8ER
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 …
Read More Saudi Arabia Said to Oppose Qatar S-400 Deal
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 …
Read More Russia Hasn’t Decided on Syrian S-300 Transfer
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 …
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