DEFENCE

Israel says laser missile shield to cost just $2 per interception

Israel says laser missile shield to cost just $2 per interception

A laser-based air defence system that Israel hopes to deploy from next year to neutralise enemy rockets and drones will cost just $2 per interception, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Wednesday, Reuters reports. Israel currently depends on shoot-down systems that launch interceptor missiles, costing between tens of thousands and millions of dollars to track […]

What Does India’s Defense Indigenization Mean?

What Does India’s Defense Indigenization Mean?

NEW DELHI, INDIA – In another bid to make India self-reliant in military equipment, the country’s Defence Acquisition Council recently approved the procurement of 14 products from start-ups under the Innovation for Defence Excellence (iDEX) program. The announcement comes almost two years after the Indian defense ministry earmarked $5.2 billion for the design and development […]

Turkey delivers six Bayraktar drones to Niger

Turkey delivers six Bayraktar drones to Niger

Turkey delivered six Bayraktar TB2 drones to Niger earlier this month as part of an arms deal Ankara signed with Niamey in November, Radio France Internationale reported. The deal includes armored vehicles and Hurkus light attack aircraft, the first Turkish manned aircraft to be exported. The West African nation bought the drones to improve its […]

UK Astute-class subs get reprogrammable in-flight Tomahawk V: 1600+km (video)

UK Astute-class subs get reprogrammable in-flight Tomahawk V: 1600+km (video)

LONDON — The British submarines of armament to the Royal Navy Astute-class will be equipped with modernized American missiles Tomahawk Land Attack Block V is clear from the announced intentions of the British Ministry of Defense. “Tomahawk Land Attack Block V will deal with future naval threats,” the ministry said in a statement. Tomahawk Land […]

Russia confirms sacking 100 servicemen for refusing to fight in Ukraine

Russia confirms sacking 100 servicemen for refusing to fight in Ukraine

A Russian court confirmed the dismissal of 115 national guardsmen who challenged their sacking after refusing to take part in Moscow’s military operation in Ukraine. The case appears to be the first official confirmation of soldiers refusing to join Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine that was launched on February 24. A military court in Russia’s […]