MISSILE SYSTEMS

Saudi Arabia deploys ballistic missiles through Beijing to target Iran

Saudi Arabia deploys ballistic missiles through Beijing to target Iran

Saudi Arabia is reportedly developing ballistic missile technology with Chinese expertise and assistance. The revelation was made by the American CNN citing sources from the US intelligence services. A US satellite has detected ballistic missile production materials at at least one location. Saudi Arabia is the country that converted the dollar into the world‘s reserve currency when it agreed […]

The third test of the US AGM-183A ARRW supersonic missile failed

The third test of the US AGM-183A ARRW supersonic missile failed

The US Air Force has announced that the third test of the AGM-183A ARRW (Air-launched RapidResponseWeapon) supersonic missile under development has failed. The US Air Force wanted the missile tests to be completed in 2021 so that it could enter service in2022, but this is now impossible. The test was carried out on 15 December by a B-52H strategic bomber. During the […]

MBDA’s Marte ER anti-ship missile tested

MBDA’s Marte ER anti-ship missile tested

The development of anti-ship missiles is a priority for all defence industries. MBDA announced the successful test of its new Marte ER anti-ship missile. The test took place in Sardinia. The latest version of the system hardware and software was used during the test. The rocket after its launch flew a long distance over the sea. Make three turns and a dive […]

Pinaka Mk. 2 ER: India has completed testing on the increased range rockets

Pinaka Mk. 2 ER: India has completed testing on the increased range rockets

The tests of the 214 mm Pinaka Mk. 2 ER (Extended Range) rockets have been completed and the Indian Ministry of Defence has announced that the production of these rockets can now begin. The new rockets were developed by the state research organisation DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation). The new rockets achieve a maximum […]

Saudi Arabia has asked the US for Patriot missiles

Saudi Arabia has asked the US for Patriot missiles

Saudi Arabia has asked the US for hundreds of Patriot missiles in order to restore the quantity consumed in the war in Yemen. The Patriot is used against aggressive UAVs and missiles to protect the country‘s oil fields. Saudi Arabia is fighting the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. Saudi Arabia recently requested to buy 280 AIM-120C7/C8 AMRAAM […]