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Ukraine’s allies work to keep arms flowing
DefenceTalkUkraine’s Western backers will meet for a second day on Wednesday looking to speed up deliveries of ammunition and arms to Kyiv, which is also demanding fighter jets. After securing commitments for tanks, air defences and precision missiles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has doubled down on his plea for Western aircraft. But allies meeting at […]https://www.defencetalk.com/ukraines-allies-work-to-keep-arms-flowing-79855/ Read more...
Air Defense Systems, Long-Range Fires Capability to be Sent to Ukraine
DefenceTalkThe Defense Department today announced a new package of security assistance for Ukraine. This includes the authorization of a presidential drawdown of security assistance, valued at up to $425 million, as well as $1.75 billion in Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative funds. Today’s announcement includes critical air defense capabilities to help Ukraine defend its people as […]https://www.defencetalk.com/air-defense-systems-long-range-fires-capability-to-be-sent-to-ukraine-79841/ Read more...
US plans to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine: media
DefenceTalkThe Pentagon is finalizing plans to send Patriot missile batteries that can shoot down incoming missiles to Ukraine, US media reported Tuesday. As Russia has ramped up missile strikes on key Ukrainian infrastructure, the administration of President Joe Biden could announce the deployment as early as this week, US officials told The New York Times […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-plans-to-send-patriot-missiles-to-ukraine-media-79676/ Read more...
Biden promises Zelensky advanced air defense systems
DefenceTalkUS President Joe Biden on Monday promised to provide advanced air defense systems to Ukraine after Russian missiles rained down on the capital Kyiv and other cities, the White House said in a statement. Biden spoke to President Volodymyr Zelensky and “pledged to continue providing Ukraine with the support needed to defend itself, including advanced […]https://www.defencetalk.com/biden-promises-zelensky-advanced-air-defense-systems-79491/ Read more...
Boosting Ukraine’s anti-air batteries proves easier said than done
DefenceTalkJoe Biden has promised to help Ukraine get air defense systems with a longer range than the shoulder-borne Stinger missiles already on the ground, but finding the powerful anti-missile batteries Ukraine’s military so urgently needs is proving easier said than done. The US president, who wants to support Ukraine militarily without entering into direct conflict […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boosting-ukraines-anti-air-batteries-proves-easier-said-than-done-78467/ Read more...
Britain to deploy missile defence system in Poland
DefenceTalkBritain will deploy its latest medium-range missile defence system in Poland, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace announced Thursday in Warsaw. Poland, which borders Ukraine, risks becoming a future target of Russian attacks after Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine on February 24. The Sky Sabre system will help Poland defend its airspace from Russian weapons. “As a NATO […]https://www.defencetalk.com/britain-to-deploy-missile-defence-system-in-poland-78445/ Read more...
Slovakia sets terms for sending S-300s to Ukraine
DefenceTalkSlovakia said Thursday it was willing to provide its Russian-made S-300 anti-aircraft missile system to Ukraine but only on the condition that it receive a substitute to avoid a NATO security gap. “We’ve been in discussion with the United States, with Ukraine and also with other allies on the possibility to deploy or to send […]https://www.defencetalk.com/slovakia-sets-terms-for-sending-s-300s-to-ukraine-78442/ Read more...
US sends two Patriot missile batteries to Poland: Pentagon
DefenceTalkThe United States has sent two Patriot surface-to-air missile batteries to Poland to defend against any “potential threat” to US or NATO forces in the alliance’s territory, a senior Pentagon official said Wednesday, as Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds on. The missile batteries, normally stationed in Germany, were repositioned at Poland’s “invitation,” the official said […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-sends-two-patriot-missile-batteries-to-poland-pentagon-78358/ Read more...
NORAD Air Defense Exercise Planned for National Capital Region
DefenceTalkDefenceTalkThe North American Aerospace Defense Command will conduct Falcon Virgo, a routine air defense exercise, on Thursday, January 14, through Friday, January 15, and again on Monday, January 25, through Tuesday, January 26, between midnight and 5:30 a.m. EST each day in the National Capital Region. Aircraft participating in the flight exercise include Air Force […]https://www.defencetalk.com/norad-air-defense-exercise-planned-for-national-capital-region-76669/ Read more...
Czech Republic Chooses Rafael’s SPYDER Air Defense System
DefenceTalkDefenceTalkThe Czech Ministry of Defense has Informed the Israel Ministry of Defense of its Decision to Equip its Military with an Israeli Air Defense System Produced by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. Defense Minister, Benny Gantz: “We thank the Czech government for their partnership and for the decision to equip their military with Israeli air defense […]https://www.defencetalk.com/czech-republic-chooses-rafaels-spyder-air-defense-system-76457/ Read more...
US Army gets closer to fielding new air defense systems
DefenceTalkDefenceTalkFurther evaluation of new air defense capabilities is currently underway, including the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System and directed energy weapons, as the Army aims to empower units against near-peer threats. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment and 3rd Bn., 6th Air Defense Artillery Air Missile Defense Test Detachment […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-gets-closer-to-fielding-new-air-defense-systems-76157/ Read more...
US approves sale of 84 Patriot missiles to Kuwait
DefenceTalkDefenceTalkThe United States said Thursday it has approved the sale of 84 of the most recent generation of Patriot missiles to Kuwait, plus equipment to modernize the country’s antimissile program, for a total of $1.425 billion. The State Department said in a statement that sale benefits both parties. “The proposed sale will support the foreign […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-approves-sale-of-84-patriot-missiles-to-kuwait-75690/ Read more...
Advanced Air and Missile Defense, in the Hands of Soldiers
DefenceTalkDefenceTalkIt’s a cold December morning at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, and two surrogate cruise missile targets have just been launched, one after the other. They are flying separate courses among the jagged San Andres and Sacramento mountains toward soldiers in a U.S. Army Air and Missile Defense unit at a test site […]https://www.defencetalk.com/advanced-air-and-missile-defense-in-the-hands-of-soldiers-75697/ Read more...
US pulling Patriot missile batteries from Saudi
DefenceTalkThe US is pulling out four of its powerful Patriot missile systems from Saudi Arabia, after determining the threat from Iran that sparked an arms buildup in the region last year had waned, a Defense Department official said Thursday. Two of the anti-missile batteries deployed following the September attacks on Saudi oil installations “are now […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-pulling-patriot-missile-batteries-from-saudi-75472/ Read more...
Developing Advanced Seekers for Ballistic Missile Defense System
DefenceTalkBAE Systems has been awarded a contract from Lockheed Martin to design and manufacture next-generation infrared seekers for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon system, providing critical targeting technology that helps protect the U.S. and its allies from ballistic missiles. The sensor design work will improve the missile defense system’s ability to neutralize […]https://www.defencetalk.com/developing-advanced-seekers-for-ballistic-missile-defense-system-74861/ Read more...
Raytheon to begin production of Patriot air defense system for Bahrain
DefenceTalkThe U.S. Army awarded Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) a $551 million contract to begin production of the combat-proven Patriot™ air and missile defense system for the Kingdom of Bahrain. The contract was awarded on January 31, 2020. “Raytheon’s Patriot provides the Kingdom of Bahrain and 16 other countries around the globe with a combat-proven system […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raytheon-to-begin-production-of-patriot-air-defense-system-for-bahrain-74728/ Read more...
Russia to Bring Air Defense Weapons to Kyrgyzstan Base
MOSCOW (Sputnik): Russia plans to field air defense weapons at its Kant military base in Kyrgyzstan as part of a revamped lease deal, Deputy Defense Minister Nikolay Pankov said Tuesday. Russian President Vladimir Putin passed the changes, which include the deployment of drones, to the lower house of the national parliament for debate last December. […] Read more...
US Approves $1.8Bil Integrated Air Defense Weapon System Sale to India
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of an Integrated Air Defense Weapon System (IADWS) for an estimated cost of $1.867 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on February 7, 2020. The Government of India has requested […] Read more...
Russian Military to Get First Derivatsiya-PVO Air Defense Systems in 2022
LUCKNOW, India, (Sputnik): The Russian armed forces will receive its first batch of Derivatsiya-PVO self-propelled air defense systems in 2022, a spokesperson of the system’s manufacturer, Uralvagonzavod, told Sputnik on Wednesday. In December, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Aleksey Krivoruchko announced the completion of preliminary tests for the Derivatsiya-PVO and the Koalitsiya-SV self-propelled gun. “Testing for […] Read more...
Greece to send Patriot missiles to Saudi Arabia: official
Greece will send some of its Patriot air defence missiles to Saudi Arabia under a program involving the US, Britain and France, the government spokesman said Tuesday. Athens will deploy the missiles at Saudi cost “to protect critical energy infrastructure,” government spokesman Stelios Petsas told reporters. “The deployment contributes to energy security, promotes our country […] Read more...
Russia’s Pantsyr Air Defense System Gets Hypersonic Missile
Russia’s Pantsyr-S anti-aircraft missile/gun system has received the latest hypersonic missile, Chief Designer for Air Defense Systems at the Shipunov Design Bureau of Instrument-Making (part of High Precision Systems Company within the state hi-tech corporation Rostec) Valery Slugin told TASS on Wednesday. “There are two missiles that fight the entire range of targets. One is […] Read more...
Iraq Examining Russian, Ukrainian, Chinese Air Defense Systems
Iraq will send military delegations to Russia, Ukraine, and China to discuss the potential purchase of air-defense weapons, an Iraqi lawmaker has said. On January 20, 2020, Badr al-Ziyadi, who is a member of the Iraqi parliament’s defense and security committee, told al-Sabah newspaper, “The delegations intend to visit such countries as Russia, China, and […] Read more...
Over 120 Missiles for Russian S-400 Systems Delivered to Turkey
More than 120 surface-to-air guided missiles have been supplied by Russia to Turkey along with a regiment set of S-400 air defense missile systems, a military diplomatic source told TASS on Monday. “Turkey has received two S-400 battalions, more than 120 surface-to-air missiles, as well as auxiliary equipment, spare parts and tools,” the source said, […] Read more...
Russia, Turkey Fulfilling Obligations Under S-400 Contract, Kremlin Says
MOSCOW: The S-400 missile systems are being delivered to Turkey in strict accordance with the relevant contract, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. “Everything is being done in strict accordance with the two countries’ agreements and the signed contracts. The parties are fulfilling their obligations,” he pointed out. The Turkish Defense Ministry announced the […] Read more...
Turkey Rejects U.S. Ultimatums, Vows Not to Back Down on Russia Missile Deal
DefenceTalkTurkey will not back down from its decision to buy Russian S-400 missile-defense systems despite a U.S. threat that Ankara will be excluded from the F-35 fighter jet program, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on June 13. Cavusoglu’s statement came a day after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he hoped to persuade the United States […]https://www.defencetalk.com/turkey-rejects-u-s-ultimatums-vows-not-to-back-down-on-russia-missile-deal-72326/ Read more...
Russia ‘to deploy new S-400 missiles in Crimea’
DefenceTalkMoscow will soon deploy more of its advanced S-400 air defence systems in Russian-annexed Crimea, a military official said Wednesday amid rising tensions with Ukraine. The RIA Novosti news agency reported it would be in place by the end of the year, joining three other S-400 systems already on the peninsula, which Russia annexed from […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-to-deploy-new-s-400-missiles-in-crimea-71951/ Read more...
Pentagon to pull some Patriots from Middle East: US official
DefenceTalkThe Pentagon is pulling Patriot missile systems from three countries in the Middle East as part of a “rebalance” away from the region, a US official said Wednesday. The move comes as the United States switches its focus towards countering Russia and China in an era of “great power competition.” Speaking on condition of anonymity, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pentagon-to-pull-some-patriots-from-middle-east-us-official-71882/ Read more...
Russian Military Test Fires New Upgraded Air Defense Missile
DefenceTalkThe Russian military test fired an upgraded air defense missile at the firing range Sary-Shagan in Kazakhstan, Russian newspaper Krasnaya Zvezda reported on Monday. “We have successfully test fired a new upgraded air defense missile,” the newspaper quoted Andrei Prikhodko, the deputy commander of Aerospace Forces’ air and missile defense task force, as saying. “The […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russian-military-test-fires-new-upgraded-air-defense-missile-71453/ Read more...
Turkmenistan Acquired China’s QW-2 MANPADS
DefenceTalkTurkmenistan has been confirmed as a buyer for China’s QW-2 man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS). On January 11, 2018, the dissident media outlet Chronicles of Turkmenistan released a video of Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov’s recent visit to a border post. During his visit, President Berdimuhamedov inspected the border station and examined a display of weapons. One […]https://www.defencetalk.com/turkmenistan-acquired-chinas-qw-2-manpads-71079/ Read more...
US Army intensifying Stinger air missile training as part of new strategic initiatives
DefenceTalkFor the first time in nearly 15 years, 7th Army Training Command’s Joint Multinational Readiness Center will soon begin observing, coaching and training Soldiers using the FIM-92 Stinger Man-Portable, Air Defense Missile System during future exercises. In preparation for this, approximately 50 Observer Coach/Trainers, known as OC/Ts, attended their own training on the Stinger system […]https://www.defencetalk.com/jmrc-plans-to-incorporate-shorad-into-exercises-71064/ Read more...
Exercise Artemis Strike showcases US Army’s ability to work seamlessly with multinational partners
DefenceTalkMore than 200 soldiers from the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command participated in Artemis Strike 2017, a German-led multinational tactical live fire exercise Nov. 2-9, 2017 at the NATO Missile Firing Installation in Chania, Greece. Soldiers from 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment worked with more than 650 German airmen from the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/exercise-artemis-strike-showcases-us-army-multinational-forces-70809/ Read more...
Sweden picks US Patriot missile system over European rival
DefenceTalkSweden announced Tuesday it has chosen the US Patriot missile defence system over that of a Franco-Italian rival, in an estimated one billion-euro deal. The choice is in line with 2015 strategy to avoid “the degradation” of regional security, and boost the country’s armed forces operational capacity after years of austerity, the Swedish defence ministry […]https://www.defencetalk.com/sweden-picks-us-patriot-missile-system-over-european-rival-70761/ Read more...
Kremlin Defends Missile Deal with Saudi Arabia
DefenceTalkThe Kremlin says an agreement to sell Russian missiles to Saudi Arabia does not pose a threat to any other country. Speaking on October 9, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the deal to supply the long-range S-400 air-defense missile systems to Riyadh “isn’t directed against any third country.” He was responding to a question asking […]https://www.defencetalk.com/kremlin-defends-missile-deal-with-saudi-arabia-70651/ Read more...
Russia to Start Delivering S-400 Systems to Turkey Within Two Years
DefenceTalkThe delivery of Russian-made S-400 (NATO reporting name: SA-21 Growler) air defense missile systems to Turkey will begin within two years, Turkish Undersecretary for Defense Industry Ismail Demir said. “I do not want to give a concrete date because talks are under way to advance it. But I can tell that the delivery of S-400 […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-to-start-delivering-s-400-systems-to-turkey-within-two-years-70562/ Read more...
Turkey signs landmark Russian S-400 weapons deal
DefenceTalkTurkey has signed a deal with Russia to buy S-400 missile defence systems, its first major weapons purchase from Moscow, in an accord that could trouble Ankara’s NATO allies. The purchase of the surface-to-air missile defence batteries, Ankara’s most significant deal with a non-NATO supplier, comes with Turkey in the throes of a crisis in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/turkey-signs-landmark-russian-s-400-weapons-deal-70449/ Read more...
Japan PM urges stronger defence amid North Korea worries
DefenceTalkJapan’s prime minister on Monday (Sept 11) called for a boost to the country’s defences in the face of North Korean threats, warning that Tokyo needs to be able to protect itself. The call is a common refrain from nationalist leader Shinzo Abe, who has long advocated a stiffening of Japan’s military posture, despite its […]https://www.defencetalk.com/japan-pm-urges-stronger-defence-amid-north-korea-worries-70441/ Read more...
Russian to Demo S-400, Pantsir-S Air Defense Systems for Qatar
DefenceTalkIn course of the Army 2017 International Military Technical Forum, demonstration of capabilities of air defence systems will be organized specially for the delegation of Qatar, stated the Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation General of the Army Sergei Shoigu at the meeting with the Minister of State for Defence of Qatar Khalid bin […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russian-to-demo-s-400-pantsir-s-air-defense-systems-for-qatar-70347/ Read more...
Russia Ready to Supply Advanced S-400 Air Defense Missile Systems to Turkey
DefenceTalkRussia is ready to supply cutting-edge S-400 surface-to-air missile systems to Turkey, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with the heads of world news agencies on Thursday. As for the S-400 production in Turkey, this is the issue of the Turkish industry’s readiness, the Russian leader said. “We discussed the possibility of selling […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-ready-to-supply-advanced-s-400-air-defense-missile-systems-to-turkey-70122/ Read more...
US May Deploy Patriot Air Defense Missiles in Lithuania
DefenceTalkU.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has criticized what he called a “destabilizing” Russian military build-up near the Baltic states, as officials said the United States was considering deploying Patriot missiles in the region for military drills later this year. Mattis was speaking on May 10 at a joint press conference with Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-may-deploy-patriot-air-defense-missiles-in-lithuania-69941/ Read more...
Turkey and Russia Reached Principal Agreements On S-400 Acquisition
DefenceTalkTurkey and Russia have reached principal agreements on the issue of the S-400 air defense systems (ADS) acquisition; the sides are conducting negotiations over the price and joint production, Turkey`s Foreign Minister Mevl·t ·avu·o·lu told journalists. “We are continuing negotiations over the issues related to S-400 including joint production and price. We have reached principal […]https://www.defencetalk.com/turkey-and-russia-reached-principal-agreements-on-s-400-acquisition-69897/ Read more...
Russia, Turkey agree to lift nearly all trade restrictions
DefenceTalkRussia and Turkey have agreed to lift nearly all remaining trade restrictions imposed in the aftermath of Ankara’s downing of a Russian warplane in 2015, President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday. “You asked when we can speak about the lifting of the restrictions that emerged some time ago. We can speak of that today,” Putin said […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-turkey-agree-to-lift-nearly-all-trade-restrictions-69892/ Read more...
Russian to Deploy S-300V4 Air Defense Missile Systems to Kaliningrad Region
DefenceTalkThe Russian Defense Ministry is converting the air defense (AD) division of the Baltic Fleet to the S-300V4 (NATO reporting name: SA-23 Gladiator/Giant) advanced super-long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, according to the Izvestia daily. The large unit stationed in the Kaliningrad region provides air defense for industrial installations, social infrastructure, military units and warships against […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russian-to-deploy-s-300v4-air-defense-missile-systems-to-kaliningrad-region-69835/ Read more...
After U.S. Strikes Syrian Air Base, Russians Ask: ‘Where Were our Vaunted Air Defense Systems?’
DefenceTalkIn confirming the deployment of its S-300 and state-of-the art S-400 missile-defense systems in Syria, the Kremlin boasted six months ago that it had secured the country’s air bases from American cruise missiles. But after a barrage of U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles hit the Syrian government air base at Shayrat on April 7, where some […]https://www.defencetalk.com/after-u-s-strikes-syrian-air-base-russians-ask-where-were-our-vaunted-air-defense-systems-69690/ Read more...
Australia Picks NASAMS for A$2Bn Short-Range Air Defence Contract
DefenceTalkThe Turnbull Government has provided approval for the development of a Short-Range Ground Based Air Defence system to improve protection for deployed personnel. Minister for Defence Senator the Hon Marise Payne said the project is the first step in the development of the Australian Army’s contribution to the Australian Defence Force’s Integrated Air and Missile […]https://www.defencetalk.com/australia-picks-nasams-for-a2bn-short-range-air-defence-contract-69688/ Read more...
Turkey Seeks Russian Loan To Buy S-400 Systems
DefenceTalkTurkey has announced its wish to obtain Russia’s loan to buy weapons, including S-400 (NATO reporting name: SA-21 Growler) air defense missile systems, Rostec state corporation CEO Sergey Chemezov told the Rossiya-24 TV channel on Tuesday. “They have voiced their wish to get a loan, but now the issue has not been solved. The Finance […]https://www.defencetalk.com/turkey-seeks-russian-loan-to-buy-s-400-systems-69484/ Read more...
US deploys anti-ballistic missile defense system to South Korea
DefenceTalkThe US military has begun deploying an anti-ballistic missile defense system to South Korea, following a string of missile tests by North Korea, the US Pacific Command said. The announcement came after nuclear-armed North Korea yesterday launched four missiles which it said was part of training for a strike on US bases in Japan. Three […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-deploys-anti-ballistic-missile-defense-system-to-south-korea-69405/ Read more...
Iran “Successfully” Tests S-300 Air Defense System: TV
DefenceTalkIran “successfully” tested the Russian-made S-300 surface-to-air missile defense system, Press TV reported on Saturday. During the test, conducted in the presence of several Iranian military and government officials, the missile system successfully detected, tracked, and intercepted a ballistic missile, the report said. The test was also aimed at analyzing the performance of the S-300 […]https://www.defencetalk.com/iran-successfully-tests-s-300-air-defense-system-tv-69401/ Read more...
Value of S-300 Contract with Iran Reaches Almost $1 bln
DefenceTalkThe value of the contract with Iran for the supply of S-300 air defense systems almost reached $1 billion, the chief of the Rostec corporation, Sergey Chemezov, told the media. “The S-300 cost about one billion dollars,” he said. No more supplies of Russian weapons to Iran were due for now, he added. “We were […]https://www.defencetalk.com/value-of-s-300-contract-with-iran-reaches-almost-1-bln-69207/ Read more...
MEADS International Provides Updated Offer for Polish Wisła Program
DefenceTalkMEADS International (MI) presented an updated offer for Poland’s medium-range air defense (Wisła) program this week to the Ministry of National Defense. The presentation follows a year of active discussion with the Polish government regarding the security and industrial benefits of the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS). Advanced capabilities, partnership and a proven technology […]https://www.defencetalk.com/meads-international-provides-updated-offer-for-polish-wisla-program-68957/ Read more...
Turkey Mulls Buying Advance Russian Air-Defense System
DefenceTalkRussia and Turkey will open negotiations about the possible purchase by Ankara of the advanced Russian-made S-400 air-defense system. Aleksandr Fomin, head of the Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, told Interfax on November 18 that an intergovernmental commission will “hold a meeting soon” to discuss a possible sale of the S-400. Turkish Defense Minister […]https://www.defencetalk.com/turkey-mulls-buying-advance-russian-air-defense-system-68607/ Read more...