Middle East Region Military & Defence

Bahrain acquired a lightly armed retired patrol warship

BAE Systems sold to Bahrain the retired British Navy Clyde River-1 class patrol ship, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according Navy Lookout statement.

Egypt warns Turkey: We’re military power, and Greece is important

"Egypt and Greece signed a maritime demarcation agreement last week in a development that has broad economic and mainly geopolitical and defense significance," a major Cairo newspaper reported, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Israel already has a second prepared and dangerous F-35 squadron

As reported by the Israeli Air Force, after six months of intensive preparations, another fighter squadron armed with the new F-35I Adir multi-role machines has reached combat readiness

Turkish drone carried out an aerial attack in northern Iraq, killing 15 people

About 15 people were killed in a Turkish drone strike in northern Iraq. This data was cited on Tuesday by the Iraqi television channel Alsumaria News, citing a security source, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Russian and Syrian militaries destroy militant caves in Hama province

A combined detachment of Syrian sappers and Russian military engineers is conducting demining, as well as searching and destroying caves in the southeast of Hama province in Syria.

Israelis will produce various types of armored vehicles in Greece

According to the local media, the Israeli consortium of Plasan and SK Group has announced a plan to acquire the Greek company Hellenic Vehicle Industry (ELVO) based in Thessaloniki, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.

Russian fighters in Syria are in danger due to the Israeli Iron Dome missile system

The presence of a Russian military airbase in western Syria has become dangerous for the Russian Aerospace Forces due to reports that the United States and Israel have agreed to begin joint development of air defense systems

Russians and Iranians received a mysterious US text message for hybrid criminals

Iranians and Russians received SMS messages encouraging them to cooperate with American services to catch hackers engaging in campaigns disrupting the election process in the United States, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Saudi Arabia and China suspected of secretly creating nuclear weapons

Western officials are convinced of this, who fear that the Saudi ruling house plans to develop its military nuclear program to the detriment of the balance of power in the Middle East. The absolute unaccountability of Riyadh adds to the worries.

Egypt deployed S-300 anti-aircraft missile system in Libya to ‘meet’ the Turks

Egypt was suspected of deploying the S-300 anti-aircraft missile system (SAM) in Libya. Photos of the alleged equipment in the city of Ras al-Anuf, which is located in the east of the country, appeared on social networks

Fifth generation F-35 fighter jet is more and more active in the Middle East

The American and Israeli F-35 pilots conducted joint exercises for the second time in the use of the latest fifth generation aircraft, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Polish news agency Defence24.

Israel developed a battle tank operated and controlled by teens with Xbox joysticks

The Carmel battle tank, which is controlled by two crew members using Xbox joysticks and uses artificial intelligence from computer games in its combat control, was presented by Israeli engineers and managers from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)

U.S. generals believe a bomb was the cause of the blast in Beirut

According to American generals, a bomb was detonated in Beirut as a result of the attack, US President Donald Trump said on August 4 at a White House briefing, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Ammunition or nitrate depot blew up port of Beirut, authorities denied a terrorist act [video]

Dozens were killed and hundreds injured in an explosion at a port in Beirut, Lebanon, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing local sources and TV channel Al Arabia.

Israel attacks Syrian government forces in a series of attacks

The Israel Defense Forces launched a series of attacks on Monday evening on positions of Syrian government forces in southern Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Interfax.

Russia creates military bases in six African countries, Germany said

Russia "on a contractual basis guaranteed for itself" the right to establish military bases in six African states - the Central African Republic, Egypt, Eritrea, Madagascar, Mozambique and Sudan, according to a confidential document from the German Foreign Ministry

New era in the production of the Israeli Iron Dome missile system is coming

American company Raytheon Missiles & Defense and Israeli defense company Rafael have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture (JV) in the United States to produce the Iron Dome air and missile defense system

Powerful artillery attack on Assad’s forces, Russia raised the fighters [video]

Syrian militants went on the offensive this morning and attacked the positions of Bashar al-Assad's army, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing local sources and news agency Free Press.

Turkey: ‘Let Egypt attack us, we need scrap metal from their Russian tanks and aircraft’

On July 30, Turkish bloggers posted videos on YouTube about Egyptian soldiers who allegedly found themselves on the front lines in Greater Idlib, in northern Syria.

Israel hit military targets of the Hamas movement in the Gaza Strip

Israeli fighters hit military targets of the Hamas movement in the Gaza Strip on Monday in response to a rocket fired into Israel on Sunday evening, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according the army press service statement.

Israel might get an access to the secret data of Russian MiG-29 fighters

The Israeli military could able to get access to the MiG-29 fighter secret systems and will allow them to develop the most effective measures in the fight against these combat aircraft, which are in service with Russia, Syria, Egypt and other countries

Why Egypt is armed with modern weapons and how it affects Russia?

Immediately after the leader of the Libyan Jamahiriya Muammar Gaddafi was killed and several scattered groups seized power in the country, the Egyptian government began to equip its own army with advanced military equipment.

Small and cunning Qatar, but with great military ambitions

The new alliance, formed from Turkey, Pakistan, Malaysia and Qatar, demonstrates a departure from the traditional model, when the spiritual and religious center of Islam was located in the Arab world. This alliance is both strategic and ideological.

US military taught Syrian Kurds to operate combat drones

Military exercises for the units of the Kurdish alliance of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) were held by an international coalition led by the United States, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing a source of Krasnaya Vesna magazine in Syria on July 31

Israeli company will modernize the Ukrainian MiG-29 fighters

The Israeli company Elbit Systems received documents from Jerusalem authorizing the modernization of Ukrainian fourth-generation MiG-29 fighters, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defense Express.

Syrian army launched massive missile and artillery strikes in Idlib

Over the past 24 hours, the Syrian army has increased the intensity of strikes on the positions of Islamist militants in the Idlib de-escalation zone, where, according to the Russian-Turkish agreements, the ceasefire formally continues to operate since March 6

American Abrams tanks implemented an Israeli active defense system

The US Army deployed M1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks with the Trophy Active Vehicle Protection System to Germany. This Israeli system, developed by Rafael, was recently purchased and used by the US military, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Iranian missiles hit near US military bases, forcing troops to hide in bunkers

The American television channel FOX News, referring to the Pentagon, reported that at least three ballistic missiles launched from Iranian territory struck the area where American military bases are located in Qatar and the UAE.

Military base used by the US and coalition forces in Iraq came under missile attack

Al-Taji or Camp Taji military base, located north of Baghdad near the city of Taji, where mostly American troops are stationed, came under rocket fire, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Shafaq news agency.

The experience of Israel’s special forces could be useful for Russian military aviation

The Israel Defense Forces announced a significant reform - a new association of the country's air force special forces was created. To some extent, the Israeli reforms could be interesting, including as an example for Russian reality.

Turkey’s behavior united Egypt and France to form defensive lines in the Mediterranean

In the present, highly tense regional situation, all manifestations of military activity observed in the Mediterranean are becoming even symbolic. Especially when ships from France and Egypt cooperate with each other,

Israeli drone was shot down over Lebanon, possibly a terrorist attack

The Israel Defense Forces reported on Sunday about the crash of a small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in southern Lebanon, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Army press service statement.

Russian and Syrian troops surrounded thousand of militants, Turkey cannot intervene

On the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic, a large-scale military operation was launched against illegal armed groups, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Sentry Syria news agency.

‘There is no red line.’ What is keeping Turkey and Egypt from war in Libya?

The Egyptian parliament has given the head of state Abdel Fattah al-Sisi the right to use the armed forces in Libya - Cairo supports General Haftar, whose army controls the eastern part of the country.

Iran has begun production of a domestic heavy fighter jet

The military-industrial complex of Iran has begun to develop heavy fighters in accordance with plans to increase the defenses of the Islamic Republic, the deputy commander of the Iranian Air Force, Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi

Syrian sky on fire: a new stage in the armed confrontation between Iran and Israel

Well, we don't even have to talk about the Russian Aerospace Forces and Air Defense - they are able to control everything up and down there. And then there is the Syrian military aircraft.

Russian Su-35 fighters purchased from Egypt have begun test flights

Pictures appeared on the Web as the first batch of heavy Russian Su-35 fighters of the 4 ++ generation, created for the Egyptian Air Force, began to fly, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Iran confirms possible purchase of Russian S-400, Su-35 and Su-57

Iran intends to acquire the latest Russian weapons, which include S-400 air defense systems, Su-35 and Su-57 fighters, and probably other Russian missile weapons, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Sending the military to Libya will not be a short pleasure trip for Egypt

The Egyptian parliament unanimously approved the possible dispatch of the country's military to carry out combat missions outside Egypt, and Egyptian state television announced the official start of coordination with the Libyan leadership in the coming days.

Syrian air defense systems attacked Israeli F-16 fighters over Golan Heights

A few hours ago, the IDF again attempted to launch missile strikes on Syrian territory, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing nes gaency Aviapro.

Egyptian parliament gave ‘green light’ to the army to enter Libya

The Egyptian parliament on Monday unanimously approved and gave a green light for possible dispatch of the country's military to carry out combat missions outside Egypt, having regard to Libya, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

GNA and Turkey are ready to attack Haftar’s army. What will Egypt and Russia decide?

The Libyan National Accord Government (GNA), headed by Faiz Sarraj, has gathered to attack the Libyan National Army (LNA) forces of Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar to recapture the strategically important city of Sirte, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Missiles still fly over: How effective is Yemen air defense?

The rocket attacks on July 13, which targeted petrochemical infrastructure in the Saudi town of Gizan on the Red Sea, highlight two facts. First, the war in Yemen is far from over,

Syrian army reminds of itself with large-scale artillery fire on terrorists in Idlib

The positions of terrorist groups in the south of Idlib were attacked by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA), on July 18, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing several local sources and news agency Krasnaya Vesna.

Egypt’s threats against Libya are meaningless, Tripoli said

The threats of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to invade Libya are pointless. Such a statement in response to warnings from Cairo made the head of the Supreme State Council of Libya, Khalid Almishri, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Egypt forgot about THAAD and defined the S-500 missile systems as ‘superior to all others’

Egyptian Sasapost announced the onset of a new era of Russian dominance in the arms market with the advent of S-500 anti-aircraft missile systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Egypt received official parliamentary resolution to invade Libya with its troops

The eastern-based Libyan parliament, which supports the Libyan National Army (LNA), has given go-ahead to the Egyptian armed forces to intervene in the Libyan conflict, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing AMN.

Israel creates a unique deadly squadron in its own the Air Special Forces

The Israeli Air Force has introduced a new unique squadron in which all the special forces of the unit are assembled under one command, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according the Israel Defense Forces statement.

China will arm the Iranian army in exchange for oil, experts said

Amid the rapid escalation of Western military and economic pressure against both countries, China and Iran have developed a new landmark economic and security partnership that would pave the way for billions of dollars of Chinese investment in the Middle East state.

Russian fighter jets carried out airstrikes on Turkish Islamists positions in Syria

Russian military aircraft carried out air strikes on the Turkish Islamists who attacked the Russian air force base in Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the news agency Aviapro.

Saudi-led coalition intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles and six drones

A coalition led by Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles and six drones fired by explosives launched by Yemeni Hussites, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the spokesman for the coalition Turki al-Maliki.

The risk of a clash between Turkey and Egypt in Libya is becoming more tangible

Currently, Turkey continues to build up military forces in Libya. At the same time, Khalifa Haftar, against whom the Turkish troops are fighting, said that he intends to completely expel the Turkish military from the country.

US military convoy was subjected to an armed attack by militants in Iraq

Militants attacked a convoy with supplies intended for a US military base in southern Iraq, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing RIA Novosti and a source from the Iraqi security service.

Syria is arming itself with Iranian missile systems due to the ‘inaction’ of Russian S-300

The Syrian Defense Ministry has come to a general agreement with Iran regarding the supply of anti-aircraft missile systems and updating the existing Syrian air defense system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Syrian military sources.

Egypt is expanding its naval arsenal with another German submarine

The German government has agreed to provide Egypt with another German-built submarine. The case is considered controversial because of the violation of human rights by the Egyptian authorities and their participation in regional armed conflicts.

Iran is six months away from its first nuclear bomb, the intelligence said

Iran has become just a few months away from producing its first nuclear bomb, thanks to its relatively enriched uranium, an intelligence officer told the online publication Elaph, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing AMN.

Iran received new missiles for its S-300 air defense missile systems

Reporting this today, the publication Avia.pro suggests that anti-aircraft guided missiles transported by tractors, photos and videos that got into the media, could be delivered to Iranian territory literally this week from Russia across the Caspian Sea.

UAE attacked Turkish air defense systems located at Libyan al-Watiya air base

Last weekend at the Libyan air base al-Watiya, located 140 kilometers from Tripoli, were destroyed three Turkish anti-aircraft missile systems MIM-23 Hawk and electronic warfare and radar systems of Ukrainian production, as BulgarianMilitary.com reported.

Russia sends a new batch of T-90 and T-72 battle tanks to support Assad in Syria

The Russian Ministry of Defense is continuing its military equipment deliveries to the Syrian Arab Republic, as another cargo ship was photographed transiting the Bosphorus Strait between the Mediterranean and Black seas

Israel has sabotaged Iran’s nuclear facility with an explosive device, US said

A fire at a nuclear facility in Iran caused a sabotage from Israel using an explosive device, The New York Times wrote on July 5, citing an informed source, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Turkey, France, Greece, Cyprus and Egypt – the World War in the Mediterranean

Turkish activity in the Eastern Mediterranean and Libya led to an escalation of tensions between this country and France, Greece, Cyprus and Egypt. It is even said openly about the possibility of war.

The military-corporate battle of Turkey and Egypt

In the event of an impending armed conflict between militarily held states, it is traditionally customary to compare their military and military-industrial potentials, evaluate the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of the armed forces

Turkish artillery inflicted heavy artillery strikes on the Syrian army positions

The shelling of the Syrian Arab Republic army’s positions in the south of Idlib province was carried out by the Turkish military, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing several local sources.

Russia sells Bastion coastal missile system to Haftar, Egypt wants fast delivery

Egyptian and Russian military sites said that Cairo asked Moscow to speed up deliveries of coastal defense systems, specifically the Bastion, to the Libyan National Army (LNA), learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing AMN.

Syrian military blocked a US convoy and didn’t allow them to pass [video]

The Syrian military, deployed at one of the checkpoints along the Hasake-Tel Brak road in the north-east of the Arab Republic, did not allow U.S. troops to proceed through the checkpoint, warning them of the consequences if they try to forcefully follow the intended route

‘The Jews are to blame’ – Russia, Turkey and Iran found a ‘suitable culprit’ for Syria

This is stated in a joint statement by the presidents of Russia, Turkey and Iran, Vladimir Putin, Hassan Rouhani and Recep Tayyip Erdogan, following the results of a trilateral summit held on Wednesday in a video conference, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

A missile known as a ‘destroyer of Russian tanks’ enters service in Poland

Given that the Poles are preparing to confront only one enemy - Russia - in an unfavorable scenario, these missiles can fly into the T-72B3, T-90, T-80BMV and other Russian tanks. The systems are supposed to be put on Polish armored vehicles KTO Rosomak 8x8

Israel sees a serious threat to the region if Egypt buys 500 T-90 tanks from Russia

Egypt’s readiness to assemble Russian T-90MS tanks is seen in Israel as a “very alarming step,” the Israel Defense resource reported June 29, citing sources in the Israeli Ministry of Defense, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Israel carried out large-scale air strikes on pro-Iranian militants in last 24 hours

As a result of airstrikes on the positions of pro-Iranian militias in eastern Syria on Sunday, June 28, nine people were killed, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency EurAsia Daily.

Cairo is ready to enter the conflict by facing Turkey in Libya

As a reason, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi cited the ongoing offensive of the Government of National Accord (GNA) detachments against the Libyan National Army (LNA), which opposes them, with the prospect of an early defeat of the latter.

Explosion in a secret underground Iranian nuclear weapons factory

Earlier, Iranian Deputy Defense Minister Dawood Abdi said that on the night of June 26, a container of gas exploded near the Parchin military base. He did not give details and did not state the reasons for the incident.

Qatar’s deadly helicopters have already been produced, confirmed by Washington

A Boeing spokesperson confirmed that the company has completed the production of all 24 AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters ordered by Qatar, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US sold powerful radar systems to Saudis as part of missile defense in the region

US military-industrial company Raytheon has won a tender for more than $ 2.2 billion in supplies of military equipment and equipment to Saudi Arabia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Pentagon statement.

Egypt bought hundreds of T-90MS tanks from Russia, minister announced

Moscow and Cairo signed a contract for the supply of hundreds T-90MS tanks for the Egyptian army. The agreement provides for the transfer of technology and the organization of joint production of military vehicles in Egypt

Israel launched a large-scale aerial and artillery attack on Gaza

According to Palestinian activists, the Israeli Defense Forces primarily used heavy artillery and airstrikes to hammer the southern part of the Gaza Strip, with the main focus being the Khan Younis region.

While waiting to buy Su-30s, Iran puts into service three own-made ‘updated’ fighters

At a ceremony yesterday the Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA) handed over to the Islamic Republic Air Force three locally produced Kosar fighters, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Libya begs Egypt for military aid to fight against GNA and Turkish forces

The Libyan people will send the Egyptian authorities a request for help in resolving the conflict on their own territory if the troops of the Government of National Accord (GNA), led by Fayez Sarraj, attack the city of Sirte and the province of Jufra

The US is facing Iran in a possible deal for a Russian Su-30 and Chinese J-10

The United States of America will not allow Iran to buy Russian or Chinese fighter jets, regardless of whether the UN extends the arms embargo on the Islamic Republic in October, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Mike Pompeo.

The most successful Israeli missile defense in the service of India

India, actively developing its armed forces and trying to counteract the missile development of China and Pakistan, began to pay attention to missile defense systems (ABM).

Large-scale air strike was repulsed near the Russian base in Syria

Syrian air defense systems repelled the attack of drones near Latakia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing several local sources and according information from TASS with reference to the SANA agency.

Powerful explosions thundered in two military US bases in Japan and Syria

At the US Air Force Base "Kadena", located in Japan, a powerful explosion occurred, which injured at least 8 US Air Force personnel, while sources report the destruction of at least two vehicles and the damage of three combat aircraft, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

If Sirte falls under the GNA control, Egypt will invade Libya – expert

Ashraf Sinjar, a professor of international politics at Port Said University, said on Monday that “Egypt is a rational force and does not want hostilities, and the international community understands its position”, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Egyptian F-16 fighter jet invaded Liyan airspace – source

Egyptian Air Force F-16C / D fighters flew jointly with UAE Airbus A330-243MRTT tanker aircraft in Libyan airspace. This was announced in his Twitter account by journalist and military analyst Babak Taghvaee, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Turkey sends additional forces to Iraq as part of ‘Tiger Claw’ operation

The Turkish Ministry of Defense announced the deployment of additional forces to Iraq as part of “Operation Tiger Claw”, which is targeting the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing AMN.

The threats from Egypt are a declaration of war, Libyan Government said

The Government of National Accord (GNA) of Libya condemned the statements and threats of the President of Egypt about the possibility of legally invading the country.

Direct Egyptian intervention in Libya will have a legitimate status, El-Sisi said

This was stated by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi while visiting a military base in Sidi Barrani near the Libyan border, reports Sky News Arabia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Dozens of Syrian soldiers were killed after a horrific terrorist attack

Telegram channel Oleg Blokhin clarifies that in the Daraa province near the village of Kukheil, 31 members of the 5th volunteer assault corps of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) were thus killed. It is known that nine more people were seriously injured.

Egypt prepares to enter Libya, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi inspires its troops

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi called on the country's armed forces to be ready to carry out combat missions outside the republic, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according his statement in front of Air Force units of the Western Military District

Iran recalled about downed US drone last year as unveiled new secret details

On the first anniversary since the downing of the American MQ-4C plane by an Iranian missile, the Fars Agency has published new information about this operation carried out by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing AMN.

Ankara is increasing its military influence in the Middle East with bases in Iraq

A senior Turkish official told Reuters that Ankara intends to establish more temporary military bases in northern Iraq, after it intensified its strikes on Kurdish fighters there, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Turkish air and artillery strikes in Iraq have opened ‘the gates of hell’

The Turkish Armed Forces, as part of the ongoing Pençe-Kaplan operation in northern Iraq, have attacked 500 sites of the Kurdistan Workers Party in northern Iraq over the past 36 hours, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Jordan faces Israel: the Middle East and the world to prepare for a new war

The corresponding statement after the meeting with the Chairman of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Jordan Ayman Safadi.

Turkey’s and Iran’s actions against Iraq are hostile and anti-Arab, Egypt says

In a statement issued by its Foreign Ministry, Egypt condemned the “Turkish and Iranian military interventions” in northern Iraq, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing AMN and quoting Egyptian official statement.

A wanted Islamic State leader was captured near Syrian border

The patrol of the Intelligence Directorate in the town of Arsal raided the house of the named (J.H.) and arrested him along with a number of people, for heading a group affiliated with ISIS and participating in the fight against the army in Arsal.

Has US pressure on Russia begun? The Kremlin is ready to discuss Syria

James Geoffrey, the US Special Representative for Syria, claims that Moscow is increasingly ready to discuss ways to resolve the situation in the Arab country with Washington, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Iranian army successfully launched cruise missiles in the Gulf of Oman [video]

Officials explained that long-range missiles were used as part of the exercises. The measures are aimed at protecting against the surface targets of a potential enemy.

Yemeni rebels attacked a Saudi Air Force base and destroyed 5 fighter jets

According to sources, Yemeni rebels attacked the Saudi Arabian Air Force military base, resulting in the destruction of 5 fighters - 3 F-15 fighters and 2 Tornado fighters, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Aviapro news agency.

Turkey and Iran launch new joint air and artillery strikes in Iraq

The Turkish and Iranian armed forces teamed up on Wednesday to attack the positions of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in northeastern and northern Iraq, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing AMN.

Turkish-backed forces launched artillery attacks on SDF and SAA positions in Syria

Turkish-backed forces launched a missile attack on Syria Arab Army position on June 18 early in the morning and targeted SAA positions near Tel Rifaat from Marea, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing several sources.

Several rockets were fired towards the U.S. embassy in Baghdad

A number of rockets were fired towards the U.S. embassy in Baghdad this morning, resulting in an two explosions near the diplomatic mission. According to early reports, at least two rockets landed inside the Green Zone, but no casualties were reported.

US sends special F-35 fighters to Israel to combat Russian S-400 missile systems

A special F-35 fighter designed for operations in the conditions of the Russian S-400 air defense system will be delivered to Israel from the United States in early July, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing IANed.

Washington set up a trap for Russia in Syria and Putin fell into it

Officially on June 17, a new US sanctions package on Syria comes into force, called the “Caesar’s Law” - on behalf of the Syrian informant, who provided the West with evidence of the government’s war crimes in Damascus.

Iranian artillery was also involved in the Turkish operation in Iraq

The Iraqi media reported that “Iranian artillery bombed a number of border areas inside the Kurdistan region, today, Tuesday, coinciding with the bombing of Turkish aircraft in northern Iraq”, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Al-Masdar News agency.

Iran is developing new guided missiles with advanced targeting

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard confirmed that “the young Iranian scientists and specialists have worked with sincerity and acquired, within a short period, the technology of advanced-targeted missiles”, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Exclusive video of Turkish military operation in Iraq

On Monday, the Turkish Defense Ministry announced the destruction of 81 targets belonging to the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in northern Iraq, as part of the Operation Eagle Claw, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Missile attack at an Iraqi military base hosting US forces

A new missile attack was reportedly at an Iraqi military base that is hosting the U.S. Armed Forces, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing al-Masdar News agency and several local source.

Russia has tested Kalibr cruise missiles against terrorist groups in Syria

The Russian Kalibr cruise missiles have been repeatedly used in Syria to target terrorist groups like the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) and Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) in several parts of the cuntry, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing AMN.

Moscow sent new ship with heavy military equipment to support Assad regime

A Russian cargo ship was photographed transiting the Bosphorus Strait towards the Mediterranean waters this week, as they continue to send military equipment to the government forces in Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

The Saudis carried out 62 airstrikes over Yemeni province in the past 24 hours

62 airstrikes on the Yemeni province of Marib were fired by fighters of the Arab coalition led by Saudi Arabia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Saba news agency.

Iran and Turkey agreed on Libya, negotiations with Russia are forthcoming

According to him, there are no problems in the dialogue between Ankara and Moscow on Libya. “Technical negotiations to ensure a long-term ceasefire in this country will continue,” Cavusoglu said

Syrian fighter jets destroyed a column of terrorists in the province of Idlib

According to the portal, the blow was inflicted at a time when members of the Huras ad-Din group, associated with Al-Qaeda, were moving between the cities of Deir-Sunbul and El-Baraa.

Iran promised new own-made weapons to protect its territorial integrity

The Assistant Secretary of Defense, Brigadier Saeed Habanaan, told a military committee that on the 40th anniversary of the “sacred defense”, Iran’s “defensive achievements will be unveiled on Defense Industry Day next August 21.”

Turkish Air Force bombed a refugee camp in Iraq during a military operation

More than 20 Turkish missiles were launched in the Mount Sinjar of the Nineveh Governorate by Turkish Air force, while three other missiles hit the Makhmour refugee camp, causing a massive explosion in the area

US will test one of the most effective missile systems and it is not S-400

The Israeli-made air defence system first went online in 2011, reporting the successful interception of hundreds of primitive rockets and drones launched by Hezbollah and Hamas.

Iranian origin missiles were used to attack the Saudi refineries last year

The cruise missiles used to attack Saudi Aramco’s Saudi oil refineries turned out to be of Iranian origin. This is evidenced by the report of the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, to which BulgarianMilitary.com refers.

To thwart terrorist attacks from Libya, Egypt is building a new military base

A group of photos revealed Egypt’s readiness to open a new military base called the “Jerjoub” naval base near the Libyan border, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing several Egyptian sources.

Russia doubles airstrikes on jihadist, Turkey prepares to fight Syrian Army

The Russian Air Force continued its aerial campaign against the jihadist rebels in northwestern Hama this week, launching several strikes over the Al-Ghaab Plain region that is under militant control.

A powerful bomb blast in a Syrian city, there are civilian casualties

The explosive device was launched in the market of the city of El Bab, 38 km from Aleppo, the exact number of victims is still unknown, on June 11 the Syrian agency SANA reports, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Cavusoglu: Egypt’s truce proposal for Libya is stillborn

The Cairo proposal for a ceasefire is stillborn. If a ceasefire is signed, it should be done on a platform acceptable to all parties. The ceasefire has one goal - to save Haftar. It does not inspire confidence,

Haftar asked Israel for military support to fight Turkey and Sarraj

The representative of the Libyan National Army (LNA), led by Khalifa Haftar, Abdul Salam al-Badri turned to Israel for support. This was reported on June 11 by the Israeli newspaper Makor Rishon daily, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Palestinian military brigades blow up Islamic State bases in Syria

The Palestinian-led Jerusalem Brigade (Liwaa Al-Quds) has been conducting a wide-scale combing operation against the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) in the vast Syrian desert region recently, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing AMN.

Baghdad’s Green Zone went under rocket fire, a missile fell near US Embassy

According to the television station, the rocket fell near the headquarters of the joint operations command of the Iraqi armed forces. An air raid siren went off. There is no data on victims and victims.

Syrian soldiers threatened to fire on a US convoy and forced it to return

In the context of the growing rejection of the U.S. presence east of the Euphrates, the residents of the village of Al-Dardara and the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) intercepted an American military convoy in the Tal Tamr countryside

Turkey is increasing its military strength in Syria to challenge Assad’s Army

Turkey revealed its intention to increase its military strength in Syria, under the pretext of responding to the attacks of the “Syrian regime”, and announced that it is continuing its initiatives as a pivotal country in Idlib

Israeli officer lost encrypted radio device in the occupied Syrian Golan

The Israeli army has opened an extensive investigation into the loss of an encrypted radio device for an officer in a special unit in the occupied Syrian Golan, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing AMN.

Russian and Syrian air forces launched strikes inside the Hama and Idlib

The Russian and Syrian air forces intensified their flights over the Idlib Governorate on Tuesday, as they respond to the latest attacks by the jihadist forces in the Al-Ghaab Plain, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Iran will remove ‘the cancerous gland’ Israel from the region, Salami said

The former Secretary General of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement, Ramadan Abdullah Shalah, died last Saturday evening after a long struggle with an undisclosed illness.

Syrian terrorists are behind the US protests, Erdogan told Trump

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan had a telephone conversation with U.S. counterpart Donald Trump, saying that the organizers of the protests may have ties to the Kurdistan Workers Party and the Syrian Kurdish Self-Defense Forces.

Unknown group fires missile at Baghdad Airport, there were no casualties

A rocket fell near the airport of the Iraqi capital, June 9, Reuters reports citing information from the Iraqi armed forces, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Reportedly, there were no casualties or destruction.

Russian fighters carried out a powerful air strike on jihadists in Syria

The Russian Air Force unleashed a powerful attack against the jihadist rebels of the Hurras Al-Deen group after the latter stormed the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions along the Hama-Idlib administrative border on Monday

The Israeli Air Force admits to bombing Iran’s targets in Syria and Lebanon

Israel has admitted to carrying out airstrikes on Iranian and Iranian-backed targets in Syria and Lebanon, following numerous reports of missile attacks that no one has claimed responsibility for in the past few months,

Libyan Government accused the UAE of fighting on Haftar’s side

The Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) accused the UAE of shelling a field hospital for its armed forces and stated that the country was fighting on the side of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar

A powerful digital ‘hypersonic hunter’ might be deployed to Egypt

Egypt may acquire the Russian “Resonance-Ne” radar, which is characterized by its accuracy and breadth, in addition to the “Protivnik-GE 3D” radar, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Al-Masdar News agency.

Trump admitted that the US invasion of Iraq back in 2003 was illegal

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreas credited U.S. President Donald Trump with recognition of the unlawful invasion of US troops in Iraq. With this opinion, Arreas made a statement on his Twitter account

Egyptian tanks Abrams and helicopters entered Libya to help Haftar

A large column of military equipment of the armed forces of Egypt entered Libyan territory to help the Libyan National Army Khalifa Haftar, learned bulgarianMilitary.com citing RD.

Russia and Israel could get involved in a military conflict between Greece and Turkey

Russian military analysts have made an interesting assumption if a military conflict breaks out between Greece and Turkey. According to them, Israel is currently following with interest the relations between the two Balkan countries

The tension in Syria is escalating: Russian aviation also attacking in Aleppo

The positions of terrorists in the north-west of Aleppo province attacked the Russian Aerospace Forces on June 7, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing a Krasnaya Vesna source in Syria.

Israel began several military exercises near Syrian border

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted military exercises in several settlements in the Upper Galilee region, near the Syrian border on Sunday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Al-Masdar news agency.

Syrian MiGs are bombing militants positions near Turkish border

The Syrian Arab Air Force (SyAAF) launched heavy strikes on the jihadist bases near the Turkish border on Saturday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Al-Masdar news agency.

Cairo announced a ceasefire and withdrawal of foreign troops from Libya

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on Saturday announced the so-called "Cairo initiative" on Libya, providing for a ceasefire in this country from June 8, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Al-Arabiya TV channel.

Russia sent dozens of tanks, weapons and other heavy equipment to Syria

Al-Masdar News information is related to Saratov large landing ship (BDK) seen by the Bosphorus passing through with probably up to 20 tanks and other equipment, not to mention tons of ammunition.

Barack Obama allowed Russia to play a destructive role in the Middle East

The rough political blunder of the administration of former US President Barack Obama allowed Russia to consolidate its position in Syria and the Middle East, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing TASS.

Israel carried out large-scale air strikes on targets at western-central Syria

The area is known for locating several Russian-made S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems. According to sources in the same area, Syria has deployed at least six Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile systems.

Iran: We support the riots, Floyd was killed by the American nature to kill

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei called the murder of African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis as an event that reveals the "true face of America", learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Iranian media.

Russia carried out an airstrike in Syria for the first time in three months

It is specified that this is the first Russian strike in three months in the province of Idlib. According to one of the activists, the aircraft fired rockets, which led to large-scale destruction.

Syria received second batch of modernized MiG-29 fighters from Russia

The Syrian army received a second batch of advanced MiG-29 fighters from Russia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Russian embassy in Syria statement. The exact number of aircraft was not indicated there.

Israel launched short-range ballistic missile and hit the target accurately

Testing short-range ballistic missiles successfully passed in Israel, June 2, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Launches of ballistic missiles of the LORA system on naval targets at a distance of 70 and 400 kilometers passed in Israel.

Syrian fighter jets bombed Turkish-controlled territory in Syria

A few hours ago, fighter jets launched a powerful missile attack on an area located near the Khmeimim airbase in the Syrian province of Latakia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Aviapro.

US F-35 fighters arrived to UAE to perform ‘combat missions in the Middle East’

The United States Air Force deployed at its Al-Dhafra air base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) another, for the third time, batch of the latest fifth-generation F-35 multirole fighters, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Syrian army discovered a huge arms depot with US-made missiles

The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has discovered an ammunition depot for an American heavy anti-tank missile system in the province of Daraa, citing a source in Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Krasnaya Vesna

Russian laser weapon shot down an Israeli drone over Syria during combat tests

Russia sent its Peresvet combat laser system to Syria, which successfully passed the tests by shooting down a reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle in the sky above the south western part of Syria.

Syria is ready to use the upgraded MiG-29s to shoot down Israeli F-16s

The Syrian military command announced its readiness to use the modernized MiG-29 fighters to protect airspace over the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea, including to attack Israeli fighters.

The Syrian army launched a large-scale artillery strike on militants in Latakia

The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) attacked fortifications of militants in the city of Kabani in northern Latakia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing lebanese news agency AMN.

A threat to Syrian MiG-29s – Turkey has deployed its long-range air defense system

The Turkish military has allegedly deployed its long-range air defense system in the northwestern governorate of Idlib, the pro-opposition Aleppo Media Center claimed on Sunday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Turkey deceived Russia and launched an attack on the Syrian military

Ankara launched a military invasion of Syria and attacked areas with large Syrian forces in the provinces of Idlib and Aleppo, violating the agreements with Moscow to create a de-escalation zone in this region, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Russia strengthens Syrian Air Force with second batch of updated MiG-29 fighters

The second group of modernized MiG-29s arriving from Russia joined the Syrian Air Force. From June 1, Syrian pilots will begin flying on these fighters, learned BugarianMilitary.com according several Russian sources.

Russia plans to expand its military bases in Syria

Vladimir Putin instructed the military and diplomatic departments to negotiate with Damascus on the transfer of additional military facilities and water within the framework of an agreement on the deployment of a Russian air group

A new Russian military base in Syria blocks the US troops and oil export

A few days ago, unnamed sources in the Syrian army reported that Russia was planned to deploy a new military facility in the eastern part of the Arab Republic, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

‘Wherever the Americans are, we’re right next to them’, Iran has warned

One hundred new combat vessels were handed over to the naval forces of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) in the southern Iranian port city of Bendar Abbas, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Investigation: a helicopters deal begins in RSA through UAE to Haftar’s forces

Names of pilots, loadmaster, and medic all part of team that used Malta companies to channel payments from UAE to British Virgin Islands companies.

Trump prepares a new arms deal with the Saudi, despite the Congress restriction

Member of the US Democratic Party in the Senate, Chris Murphy believes that President Donald Trump plans to sell another batch of weapons to Saudi Arabia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according publications in Al Jazeera and Defense News.

The most expensive Turkish UAV was shot down in Syria by Assad forces

According to the Syrian news agency SANA the most expensive Turkish drone Anka-S, worth about $ 30 million, was destroyed in the sky over Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

What happens when the Syrian opposition believes in Russian ‘bullshits’

Reality eludes us not only because of the common cultural and artistic representations that we live in - they seem to tighten the rope around our neck as soon as we want to pay attention to any new political approach.

Russian S-400 missile systems protect Iranian aircraft from Israeli airstrikes

Over the past few weeks, Israel isn't able to openly attack Iranian military transport aircraft, which are actively deploying certain weapons to Syria, reports BulgarianMilitary.com according opinions of several military experts.

Turkish military transport aircraft with weapons from Qatar landed in Libya

Turkish military transport aircraft arrived in Libya, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the news agency PolitInfo and Flightradar24. Over the past four days, four flights have been recorded from Istanbul and Ankara to Misurata.

An airstrike by an unknown drone killed three Iranian soldiers in Syria

SOHR monitoring group reports that on Saturday, May 23, in the Al-Mayadin desert, in Dir al-Zur governorate, in eastern Syria, a car "connected to the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps" was destroyed by an air strike.

Turkish successes in Libya humiliate Russia and the UAE

Turkish-backed forces won a series of victories this week in western Libya, delivering a powerful blow to the ambitions of ambitious field commander Khalifa Haftar and demonstrating that Turkey has become a decisive player

The US-led anti-terrorism coalition killed two Islamic State leaders in Syria

The US-led international anti-terrorism coalition announced the elimination of two Islamic State leaders in the Syrian province of Deir ez-Zor, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing TASS and Lenta.ru.

Political overdose: Israel invites Jordan to war

Former Israeli diplomat Ilan Baker said that if Jordan is dissatisfied with Tel Aviv’s position to annex territories located on the West Bank of the Jordan River, the king of this Middle Eastern country could risk and declare war on Israel

Palestine asked Putin for help

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas sent a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin asking him to help organize negotiations with Israel in Moscow. This was stated by the Ambassador of Palestine in Moscow, Abdel Hafiz Nofal

Syrian military blocked a US convoy and forced it to withdraw

The military patrol of the U.S. Army was blocked and and forced to withdraw by parts of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) on May 20 in the province of Hasakah, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Al Masdar News.

Israel stands behind a cyber attack on Iranian port

The American publication The Washington Post reports that Israel stands behind a cyber attack on the Iranian port of Shahid Rajay, located near Bandar Abbas, at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The next crisis: Iran calls for arming Palestinians in the West Bank

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei called for the arming of the people of Israel’s West Bank, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing EurAsia Daily.

A large amount of US and Israeli missiles seized by the Syrian forces

According to sources in the Syrian forces, during a special military operation in the southern part of the Arab Republic, the Syrian military managed to seize dozens of Israeli and American missiles, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Iran to US: ‘We will stay in Syria until the government asks us to leave’

Abbas Mousavi, a spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry, said the Iranians would remain in Syria until their legitimate government asked for their withdrawal, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing News.co.il.

Iran: the Americans must leave Syria and Iraq, or they will be forced to do it

US forces will sooner or later be forced to leave Iraq and Syria. This statement was made by the spiritual leader and leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Khamenei statement.

Iran notified Washington that it’s ready to strike without warning

Five Iranian tankers loaded with refined oil entered the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and are currently heading in the direction of Venezuela, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Aviapro.

After Jordan’s king statement, Hamas also threatened Israel with mass conflict

The Gaza-based terrorist group Hamas has also threatened Israel with mass conflict if the annexation of the Palestinian territories takes place, learned BulgarianMilitary.com quoting the spokesman of the organization Abd al-Latif al-Qanu.

Iran is doing business with Russian T-72 tanks in the Middle East and Africa

The fact is that Iran does not produce world-class weapons systems, but succeeds in updating old models of equipment from other countries and selling them, writes The National Interest.

US and Israel announced new large-scale attacks against Iranian targets

The United States of America announced its intention, together with Israel, to launch a large-scale attacks on Iran’s position in Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Avaipro and Al-Masdar news agencies.

Egypt will receive the first two Su-35s before the end of the year

An another source from Russian Arms Trade Center said that the first two fighters for Egypt should be transferred to the African country before the end of this year. The full contract is planned to be completed in 2023.

Russia sent six MiG-29 fighter jets in Syria to support Assad’s army

At the moment, the fact for which purpose this was done remains unknown. However, according to some reports, it's not about Russian Air Forces fighters at all, it's about repaired, and probably modernized Syrian fighters.

Jordan threatened Israel with ‘mass conflict’, might use Iranian missiles in Syria

Against the background of the start of the annexation of Samaria and Judea, the king of Jordan threatened Tel Aviv with a full-scale war, despite the position of the rest of the world community, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Russia sold 26 Su-35 fighter jets to Egypt totalling $3 billion

Egypt signed a contract with Russia to acquire the largest batch of Russian Su-35 fighters, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Arabic news agency Mena Defense and Russian news agency Aviapro.

Russia is helping Iran to avoid possible Israeli attacks in Syria

According to Al-Masdar News sources, the transport aircraft made a flight from the Iranian capital to Khmeimim in order to avoid a possible Israeli air force strike at Damascus airport - the final destination of cargo arrived from Tehran (its nature is not specified).

Russia should be drowned in the ‘swamp’ of Syrian war, a US official said

James Jeffrey told reporters, that Washington’s key task in Syria is to create the biggest problems for the Russian side, including creating a real quagmire for Russia, from which it simply cannot get out and drown in the Middle East

Iran is building an underground tunnel for weapons storage in Syria

On Wednesday, May 13, Fox News reported that Iran has resumed construction of an underground tunnel designed to hold arms at the Kataib Imam Ali group in Syria, about 5 km from the border with Iraq, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Washington wants an extension of the arms embargo against Iran

The United States will use all possible tools to extend the embargo on arms supplies to Iran, if the UN Security Council vetoes the relevant US draft resolution, warned US Special Representative for Iran on Iran Brian Hook

Away from Israel? Iran relocated its military structures in Syria

Iran relocated its military structures in Syria and according to the London newspaper Al-Sharq Al-Avsat the relocation was made by Iran, on May 12, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Even America doesn’t have the newest Apache 6 helis. The first batch goes to Qatar

The US aircraft and defense giant begins the delivery of AH-64E Version 6 Apache helicopters to an unnamed customer. The machine has a number of important improvements that allow you to fully reveal the potential of the air platform

An Iranian port hit by cyberattack from a state hostile to Iran

The head of the Port Authority of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mohammad Rastad, said that in recent days, a hacker attack was launched against the port of Shahid Rajay, located near Bandar Abbas, at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz

Iran reports 19 dead due missile strike in the Gulf of Oman (video)

TEHRAN, (BM) - As a result of a missile missile launch during the Iranian Navy exercises, 19 people were killed and another 15 were injured, Reuters reports citing the Iranian army, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. During exercises in the Gulf of Oman, the military accidentally hit a rocket on an auxiliary vessel. Local journalists wrote in…

48 airstrikes were carried out by Saudi-led coalition on Yemen in the last 24 hours

48 airstrikes in several provinces of Yemen and Saudi Arabia over the course of 24 hours caused the forces of the Arab coalition led by Saudi Arabia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Saba news agency report.

Syrian army was attacked by militants in the province of Hama

An attack on the forces of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in the north-west of the province of Hama was launched by militants of the Syrian opposition groups on May 10, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing a Krasnaya Vesna source.

US will transfer four Patriot SAM batteries from Saudi Arabia

The Wall Street Journal, citing its sources, reported that the US authorities were considering reducing their military presence in Saudi Arabia and removing Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems from the country, learned BulgarianMiitary.com

Large-scale air strikes of Saudi-led coalition fighter jets were carried out in Yemen

11 air strikes in the Yemeni province of Marib hit the aircraft of the coalition of Arab countries led by Saudi Arabia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Saba News Agency.

Israelis developed a liferafts ejection system for tactical Hermes 900 UAV

The Israeli company Elbit Systems has developed for the tactical reconnaissance UAV Hermes 900 an ejection system for inflatable liferafts. According to Flightglobal the device can be used in long search and rescue operations at sea

‘Rising rates’: is Trump ready to use the armed forces against Iran?

Donald Trump vetoed Congressional Resolution S.J. Res. 68, which indefinitely prohibits the head of state from using armed forces against Iran without declaring war or “definitive permission”.

Egypt plans to spend $2,3 billion to repair its AH-64E Apache helicopters

The possibility of repair and modernization of 43 AH-64E Apache Guardian combat helicopters of the Egyptian Armed Forces was approved by the US Department of State, the press service of the US DSCA reports

The Iranians are not leaving Syria, former Israeli intelligence chief said

Speaking to a media briefing hosted by MediaCentral, Yadlin, who currently is executive director of INSS, said, “the Iranians are not leaving. I am not buying this argument.”

A missile was fired from Gaza Strip to Israel, IDF shelled Hamas targets

Palestinian terrorists in the Gaza Strip fired a rocket into Israel early Wednesday that landed in an open area, causing no injuries or damage, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing The Times of Israel.

The Pentagon is seriously concerned about Iran’s missile technology

Tehran’s development of its own rocket technology is a matter of concern in the United States, General Mark Milley, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, said at a Pentagon briefing on May 5, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Iranian forces are pulling out of Syria, Israeli defense officials said

The Israeli officials refused to comment on these reported attacks, maintaining Israel’s policy of ambiguity, under which it generally acknowledges taking action against Iran in Syria

Russia will sell S-400 systems to Iraq without delay, Iraqi PM has the final say

According to the data announced by the Russian Ministry of Defence, the Russian S-400 air defense systems will be sold to Iraq without any delay as soon as official Baghdad prepares and sends a request for its interest

Turkey is a threat to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates

The royal families of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates consider Turkey a threat, since Ankara does not give them the opportunity to implement their plans in the Middle East, the Turkish Sabah writes in an article.

Israeli airstrikes targeted Iran-linked arms warehouses in Syria

Warehouses with military property collapsed due to missiles launched by the Israeli military from planes, the Syrian army command said on May 4, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Egypt acquires UAVs, artificial intelligence and biotechnologies from Belarus

Belarusian remote-controlled aircraft will be produced in Egypt on the basis of an agreement between Minsk and Cairo signed at the beginning of the year, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing AnalisiDifesa

Swedish power: The UAE received the first SAAB’s Global Eye radar aircraft (AEW)

On April 29, Saab delivered the first of three Global Eye Swing Role Surveillance System radar planes to the United Arab Emirates Air Force under the 2015 contract, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The Israeli forces have destroyed an air base with MiG-29 fighters in Syria

ImageSat, a private intelligence company, has released a series of satellite imagery showed the extent of the damage caused to the Syrian infrastructure as a result of airstrikes in the country from March 31 to April 27

Washington will prevent Iran from buying weapons from Russia and China

Speaking about the Iranian authorities, Pompeo noted that the administration of US President Donald Trump, "when October of this year comes, will do everything possible to make sure that they can not buy tanks and armored vehicles from Russia or China."

Iran accuses Britain of civilian deaths, Yemen faces a humanitarian catastrophe

The British authorities who supply arms are guilty of the deaths of civilians in Yemen, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Seyed Abbas Mousavi said on May 1 on his Twitter page, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Iran cannot fight US Navy, but might close the Strait of Hormuz for American ships

Iranian authorities are well aware that the country's naval forces do not have sufficient survivability and firepower to confront such a serious enemy as the United States directly.

Israeli helicopters carried out airstrikes on targets in Syria, SANA reports

Damascuss accused Israel that helicopters from IDF carried out airstrikes on targets in the Syrian-held Golan heights in the Friday morning, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing state news agency SANA.

Syria accused Moscow that Russian-made air defense systems are ineffective

The Syrian military criticized the Russian radar systems used by the S-300 air defense system and the Pantsir-S air defense system, saying that they were completely useless with respect to Israeli cruise missiles, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Unexpectedly, Syria might buy the Belarusian MLRS instead the Russian Grad

Syrian military experts are actively discussing the possibility of acquiring a large batch of Belarusian flute multiple launch rocket systems "Flute", intending to replace the Russian Grad MLRS with them, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

The US continues to reinforce its military presence in Syria

According to the agency's report the US armed forces continue to reinforce their military presence of Syrian territory in a "new and flagrant violation of international law and norms".

Israel’s Elbit will fit the customer’s helicopters with complete EW suites

Elbit Systems Ltd. announced yesterday that it was awarded a contract valued at approximately $103 million to supply comprehensive Electronic Warfare (EW) suites for an Air Force of an Asian country.

We should not allow a new arms race in the Middle East, Pompeo said

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo plans to refer to the provision of the Iranian nuclear program agreement, from which the US President Donald Trump’s administration withdrew in 2018

Iran continues to arm its forces – IRGC will receive Fotros strategic UAVs

The Armed Land Forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will receive the Fotros strategic unmanned aerial vehicle for use, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Tasnim news agency.

Iran will continue to develop its own aerospace industry, Rouhani said

The successful launch of the first Iranian military satellite showed the effectiveness of the work done and the need for further development of the aerospace industry, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said.

Hundreds of Russian T-90 tanks are deployed to help al-Assad and Iran in Syria

Russia, Syria and Iran have deployed hundreds of tanks in Syria and are likely preparing to launch large-scale military operations in the country, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Aviapro.

Israel warns Hezbollah militants about forthcoming IDF attacks

On Thursday, April 23, the New York Times published an article by Ben Hubbard and Ronen Bergman on the confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Iran will attack any US ship threatens country’s security, IRGC commander said

The deterioration of the situation between the US Navy and the Iranian military led to the fact that official Tehran took radical steps, announcing the destruction of US ships at its territorial waters

Iran successfully launched its first military satellite into space orbit

The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) launched the first Iranian military satellite, called Nur (Light), into space orbit, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Iranian news agency Mehr on April 22.

Iraq buys S-400 missile systems, US warned Baghdad for possible sanctions

The Iraqi Parliament’s Security and Defense Committee will push the government to purchase Russian S-400 systems. Committee member Badr al-Ziyadi explained that a deal with Russia was needed to diversify sources of arms supplies, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Syrian air defense repulsed an Israeli air attack, targeted Iranian militias

An Israeli air attack was repelled by Syrian air defense on April 20, according to SANA. According to some unofficial Israeli sources attack was targeted Iranian militias in the Palmyra desert, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Iran introduced a radar that detects ‘invisible’ and ballistic targets

The Iranian armed forces introduced two new radar installations developed in Iran, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Allegedly, this is a "strategic" means of defense. The ceremony was attended by the commander of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi.

New military strike drones came into service at the Iranian army

Three drones capable of delivering bombs over a distance of 1,500 km were put into the arsenal of the Iranian army, country's defense minister Amir Khatami said on Saturday at a ceremony for the transfer of these devices

The first F-15QA fighter built for the Qatar Air Force flew into the sky

The first F-15QA fighter built for the Qatar Air Force flew into the sky. In terms of its capabilities, the aircraft is close to the F-15SA aircraft delivered earlier to Saudi Arabia and the promising F-15EX, which the US Air Force can get.

Russia builds a new air military base in northern Syria

In the Syrian province of Raqqa, a Russian helicopter base may soon appear, which will be shared by the Russian Aerospace Forces and the Syrian Air Force, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing EurAsia Daily.

The Pentagon: Iran carried out ‘provocative’ maneuvers near US Navy ships

Eleven Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) speedboats on the eve of April 15 approached US Navy ships in the Persian Gulf, carrying out "dangerous and provocative" maneuvers, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

An Israeli drone bypassed Russian air defense and hit a target in Syria

After 20 hours of activity near the Lebanese-Syrian border, an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle crossed Syrian airspace and launched a missile strike on a car with a certain senior member of the Hezbollah organization

Iranian army showed a Covid-19 ‘remote’ detection device

The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) of Iran, Brigadier General Hossein Salami presented today, April 15, at a specially organized event, "a new device that detects and diagnoses coronavirus (Covid-19) in five seconds"

The Iranian threat: US deployed the Patriot missile system in Iraq

According to Pentagon officials, anti-aircraft missile units equipped with Patriot air defense systems, as well as two other short-range systems, are already located at Ain al-Assad airbase in western Iraq.

Saudi Arabia conducted an airstrike in one of the provinces of Yemen

An airstrike in one of the provinces of Yemen was inflicted by fighters of the air forces of the Arab coalition led by Saudi Arabia, Almasira TV Channel reported on April 14, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Islamic State intensifies its terrorist activity in Syria, experts said

The Islamic State terrorist group took advantage of the coronavirus epidemic, which led to a decrease in the activity of the Syrian army in order to intensify actions against the forces of the Syrian regime.

Elbit Systems begins production of mechanical ventilation devices

Israeli defense company Elbit Systems said today, April 13, that it was redesigning its assembly lines for the production of thousands of mechanical ventilation devices (MVDs), learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Israel’s Elbit to upgrade the capabilities of their UAV’s for Latin American customers

Elbit Systems announced Sunday that it was awarded two contracts valued at a total of approximately $20 million from Latin American customers to upgrade the capabilities of their Hermes 900 unmanned aircraft systems

The coronavirus ‘renews’ the $14B military deal between Canada and Saudi Arabia

Canada plans to remove the freeze on arms exports to Saudi Arabia and will renew a $ 14 billion contract for the sale of General Dynamics Corp armored vehicles in Riyadh, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

A gas pipeline was blown up near US military base in Syria

A gas pipeline in the south of Hasaka province was blown up by unknowns militants people on April 13, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing several local sources and news agency Aviapro.

Qatar donated dozens of armored vehicles to the Jordanian army

Qatar has donated 44 armored vehicles to the Jordanian army by Stark Motors in Qatar, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Israel Defense. The armored vehicles are equipped with a mine protection system.

Iran’s drones ‘walk’ into area of ​​responsibility of the U.S. air defense

Iran received a full “picture” of the deployment of military equipment and missile defense / air defense systems at US bases located in the Middle East, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Military-Industrial Courier magazine.

Israel called the advantages of its F-35I over the Russian Su-27

The National Interest magazine published an article in which it noted that the main problem of the American F-35 fighters is their maintenance, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Egyptian Navy has received the third of four HDW Class 209 submarine

On April 9, 2020, “S43” as the third of four HDW Class 209/1400mod submarines was officially handed over by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to the Navy of the Arab Republic of Egypt, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Atlas' statement.

UAE and Syria tried to make a ‘military’ deal against Turkey

In exchange for the consent of Damascus, the actual ruler of the UAE promised an impressive amount in US dollars. Such a sensational “exposure” was made by the Middle East Eye information and analytical portal

Israel has bombed a military air base in Syria, Russian fighters did not suffer

A few hours ago it became known that as a result of uncontrolled Israeli air strikes, the runway of one of the largest military air bases in Syria was completely unsuitable for its operation by military transport and combat aircraft,

The Palestinian militant group Hamas is ready to negotiate with Israel

Musa Dudin, told the Haaretz website that his organization was ready “even tomorrow” to begin negotiations with Israel on the return of the detained civilians and the bodies of dead soldiers.

Russia and al-Assad accused of chemical attacks from the air

The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) found that the Syrian army controlled by President Bashar al-Assad was involved in chemical attacks on the city of El Latamna in the Syrian province of Hama

Arab coalition announced cessation of military operation in Yemen

The official representative of the pro-Saudi coalition, Colonel Turki al-Maliki, announced the cessation of the military operation against the Hussite movement Ansar Allah in Yemen on Wednesday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The oil war could force Saudis to buy Russian S-400 or Chinese HQ-22 systems

The United States of America threatened Saudi Arabia with the withdrawal of all its troops and air defense equipment from the country if the official Riyadh refuses to negotiate with Russia on oil production and commodity prices

The UN did not find Russia guilty for striking civilians in Syria

The UN in its new report, released on Monday, April 6, accused the Syrian government and its allies of carrying out armed attacks on civilian positions in Idlib province, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Lenta.

Iran plans to build a 6000 ton destroyer ship for the its own Navy

Iran plans to build a destroyer ship weighing around 6,000 tons, said Admiral Amir Rastegari, Head of the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL) Maritime Industry Organization, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Turkey fires SAA west of Aleppo against the backdrop of the ‘a regime of silence’

Turkish artillery increasingly violates the ceasefire in the provinces of Idlib and Aleppo, established on March 6 according to the agreements of Russia and Turkey.

Iran intercepted the largest landing ship of the U.S. Navy at the Strait of Hormuz

The USS Bataan, a combat landing assault ship that appeared in the Strait of Hormuz, was successfully intercepted by the Iranian Navy when entering the Strait of Hormuz, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Saudi-led coalition conducted more than 20 air strikes on targets in Yemen

21 air strikes in selected areas of the Yemeni provinces were carried out by the forces of the coalition of Arab countries led by Saudi Arabia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Saba news agency.

Iran urgently deployed dozens of missile systems on the coast of Strait of Hormuz

After aggressive statements from the United States to the official Tehran, Iranian authorities deployed dozens of missile systems along the coastline of the entire Strait of Hormuz, threatening the United States.

Iran and US unnaturally approach the war – Iranian politician

The war between the United States and Iran will become “unfair” to both countries, as it will be provoked by “outsiders.” This was stated by one of the most influential Iranian politicians, the deputy of the Mejlis (parliament) of Iran.

Why Iran might prefer Chinese fighters than the Russian MiG-35?

After the end of the arms embargo in October 2020, Iran will be able to acquire, among other things, fighters for its Air Force. It was previously believed that Tehran would most likely stop at Russian planes, but now China may be in the favorites.

A large-scale attack of Turkish forces in Syria’s Raqqa, Kurds suffer losses

Two members of the Syrian Democratic Forces were killed in clashes with Al-Jaish Al-Watani troops in the Syrian province of Raqqa, April 4, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according the Syrian Anba Suriya agency report.

New fights in Idlib – the Syrian Arab Army fired on Pro-Turkish positions

The Syrian Arab Army carried out an attack on terrorist and pro-Turkish militants positions in southern Idlib on late April 3, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according a local source and news agency Krasnaya Vesna.

Militants make money of Syrian refugees with the tacit consent of Turkey

Militants distribute humanitarian aid in Syrian Idlib under the auspices of the terrorist group Khayyat Tahrir al-Sham and personally its leader Abu Muhammad al-Giulani.

Iran monitors the US military actions in the Middle East, specifically in Iraq

Iran does not intend to attack American troops in the region, said Chief of the General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Tehran Times

A US secret assault program in Iraq has been unveiled by NYT

The Pentagon is pushing for a major military operation to eradicate a pro-Iranian militia in Iraq, and government officials see an opportunity for an attack while Iran is busy handling the Corona crisis.

‘If US makes a mistake in Iraq, the answer will not be limited to Iraqi territory’, Iran warns

Iran is preparing attacks on US military bases in Iraq, wrote U.S. President Donald Trump on Twitter. According to him, attacks should be expected either from Iran, or from pro-Iranian forces. Such is the information that has reached him.

Baghdad asked US to postpone the deployment of Patriots in Iraq

Iraqi authorities have called on the United States to postpone the deployment of Patriot missile defense systems at US bases in the Arab country, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing EurAsia Daily.

The Israel’s army chief self-isolated because of coronavirus suspicion

The Chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces Lieutenant General Aviv Kokhavi, self-isolated after one of the officers of the Armed Forces of the country, was diagnosed with a new type of coronavirus (Covid-19).

Israel’s Rafael offered Bulgaria its AI technology to combat coronavirus

Israel’s Rafael has offered Bulgaria to adopt its proven data gathering and analysis system in order to manage and take the Coronavirus epidemic in the country under control, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The US prepares to attack pro-Iranian militants, Iran claims

According to Iranian Press TV channel, citing Iraqi sources, the Americans are increasing their military presence at the Ain al-Assad air base in the western province of Anbar, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Hezbollah: ‘The fight against coronavirus is even harder than the war against Israel’

Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary General of the Lebanese Hezbollah terrorist group, has already delivered a second speech on the coronavirus pandemic, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing News.co.il.

The secret war in Syria – Russia and the regime create an army against Iran

In exchange, they were usually offered sums of money, although there were other incentives, such as citizenship. Lebanese Hezbollah has become a leading force intervening in the conflict on the side of the regime and in close coordination with Iran

Steppes fire: did coronavirus enter Syrian refugee camp?

Against the backdrop of the worldwide spread of COVID-19, refugees living in the US-controlled Rukban camp in southern Syria were in danger. In recent days, patients with symptoms characteristic of the coronavirus appeared in it.

Gaza Strip: Corona-danger behind the fence

How should preventive measures work in a densely populated area with 1.3 hospital beds per 1000 inhabitants? 200 "test kits" were dispatched to the Gaza Strip on Friday March 13th.

The Czech Republic temporarily recalled its troops from Iraq

The Czech Republic temporarily recalled its troops from Iraq, who were involved in this Arab country as part of a mission to train local troops and security forces, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The deployment of Patriot defense systems in Iraq may help the Turkish offensive in Syria

Iraqi Al-Ahad news agency reports that the United States missile defense systems are in a state of readiness for transfer to the border with Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Russian Minister of Defense Sergey Shoygu held talks with al-Assad in Syria

Russian Defense Minister General of the Army Sergey Shoigu made a working trip to Syria, discussing with the President of the republic issues of ensuring a stable cessation of hostilities in the Idlib de-escalation zone

The new Iranian surface-to-surface missiles are real threat for Israel

The Labeik kit “looked similar to the guidance units used with the Fateh-110 family of solid-propellent missiles, although its four triangular control surfaces were inverted,” according to Jane’s Defense Weekly

An incident: Iran almost shot down a US F-18 Super Hornet (video)

The Iranian military nearly opened fire on a U.S. F-18 Super Hornet jet three days ago after the latter did not obey the warnings from Tehran, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing local sources and Iranian TV chamnel.

Coronavirus may give ISIS a new chance in Syria

The spread of coronavirus in refugee camps in Syria could lead to a revival of the Islamic State and a new escalation of violence. The federal news agency was figuring out how close Syria is to a new round of instability.

The Syrian Arab Army has sent dozens of tanks to the front in Idlib, a source said

Syria has sent dozens of tanks to the province of Idlib, intending to launch the next large-scale military operation to free the country in the very near future, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Aviapro.

Iraqi F-16s have conducted several strikes on the Islamic State’s positions

The Iraqi Armed Forces supported by Iraq Air Force carried out a new operation in northern Iraq targeted the Islamic State’s (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) hideouts in the Hamrin Mountains, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

India buys tens of thousands of machine guns from Israel totalling $188 million

The Indian Army has ordered 17,000 "Negev" machine guns from the company on a fast track after international competition. The volume of the transaction is estimated around $118 million.

US trying to ‘kill’ the agreement with Turkey for Syria, Russia said

The United States is not happy with Russian-Turkish Syrian Idlib agreements and is ready to use any excuse to undermine a political settlement in Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing EurAsia Daily.

The likelihood of a military conflict between Iraq and US cannot be denied

A new military hotbed could erupt due to Baghdad’s reluctance to continue dancing to Washington’s tune and the latter’s intention to maintain its military presence in Iraq for as long as possible.

Israeli reconnaissance satellite unveils the effects of airstrikes in Syria

BulgarianMilitary.com has learned that the Israeli company ImageSat International, the operator of the Eros-B surveillance satellite, provided NEWSru.co.il with images showing the effects of attacks carried out last week

Iran will continue to avenge the US for Qassem Soleimani death

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said today, March 18, that the Islamic Republic "has already responded and will still respond" to the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani by the United States earlier this year, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Haftar is ready to help al-Assad to fight against Turkey in Syria

The Libyan national army, led by Field Marshal Haftar, promised official Damascus to provide any assistance in the fight against militants and the Turkish army, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

After missile strikes, US and Iran enter a new phase of escalation

High-level Iraqi politicians condemned yesterday, March 12, the rocket attack on a military base led by the United States against the Daesh terrorist group, which killed two Americans and one British soldier.

Erdogan warned for ‘an even more powerful strike’ on Syria

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned of a possible retaliatory strike against Syria should Damascus continue to attack its positions in Idlib, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Anadolu agency.

Turkey threatens to strike back, if the Syrian offensive in northwest continues

The Turkish armed forces will resort to the previous strategy if the Syrian forces begin to advance in the north-west of Syria, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Tuesday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Syrian military forces carried out artillery strikes on a Turkish positions

Syrian government forces have violate the ceasefire and conducted artillery shelling at Turkish military post in Idlib, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according Syrian news agency North-Press.

The fights in Syria are quiet, but it seems – not for long, the provocations continue

Turkey continues to transfer forces to the Syrian province of Idlib, despite the agreement reached between Ankara and Moscow on a ceasefire in the region.

Erdogan expects ‘concrete support’ from allies about the Syrian crisis

Ankara expects NATO allies to support the crisis in the Syrian province of Idlib, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Syrian anti-aircraft missile system Buk has shot down 20 Turkish drones

During the last escalation of the conflict with Turkey and militants in Idlib, the Buk-M2E air defense system of the Syrian army shot down 20 Turkish drones, according information from Syrian Government.

Erdogan threatens Russia with unilateral actions in Idlib

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has threatened that Ankara is ready to take unilateral actions in the Syrian province of Idlib if Russia refuses to fulfill its own obligations on this issue

Syrian army stopped a US military convoy and forced it to withdraw back (video)

A few hours ago, Syrian government forces stopped a large American military convoy trying to enter Tel Tamr, in the province of Hasaka, learned BulgarianMilitarycom citing Aviapro

The commander of the Iranian IRGC has been killed in Syria

The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) died in Syria. It is reported by TASS, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Farhad Dabirian previously served as commander of the IRGC in Palmyra.

Israel buys 8 KC-46 aircraft and related equipment from US totalling $2.4 billion

he State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Israel of up to eight (8) KC-46 aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.4 billion, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Upgraded Syrian MiG-29 thrown into battle against Turkish F-16

According to local sources and sources from the Russian military-industrial complex, шге Syrian Air Force has found a way to effectively deal with Turkish F-16 fighters, if the latter violated the country's airspace.

Turkish troops hit the Syrian military in Idlib province, 21 people were killed

Turkey has struck two dozen Syrian military in Idlib province. This was a response to the shelling by Damascus, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Lenta.ru and Anadolu reports.

The Idlib ceasefire begins tonight, Erdogan announced

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed that the Turkish side has reached an agreement to resolve the conflict in Syrian Idlib with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Putin and Erdogan agreed on Idlib, Assad might rebuild relations with Turkey

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed on Idlib. The Russian leader said this following a bilateral meeting, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Russia’s UAV was shot down by armed opposition over Aleppo

In the west of the Syrian province of Aleppo, a Russian drone was destroyed, journalist Mohammed Gorab reported on Twitter, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Serbia announced its plans to buy weapons from Israel

Serbia’s President Alexander Vucic announced his plans to buy weapons from Israel and open an “official state office” in Jerusalem during AIPAC’s annual conference in Washington at the weekend

Iran might buy medium or high class fighters. Here are the five options

Iran’s Air Force is currently in poor shape to defend the country, and no new classes of combat jet have been acquired since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.

Russia has strengthened its military presence in Syria

Russia has strengthened its military presence in Syria, Reuters reports with reference to the results of monitoring of navigation in the Bosphorus, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Syrian Air Defense successfully repulsed an Israeli missile attack

Syrian Air Defense successfully repulsed an Israeli missile attack on the provinces of Homs and Kuneitra, the state television of Syria reports, learned BulgarianMilitary.com quoting RIA Novosti

Russian airstrikes near Idlib, fierce fighting between Syrian army and militants

Fierce fighting between government forces and militants continued for several hours at the fronts in the suburbs of Sarakib in the eastern part of Idlib province.

US cover up Turkish ‘crimes against civilians’ in Syria, Foreign Minister said

The Syrian Foreign Ministry said that several US officials illegally entered the territory of Idlib province. This was reported by the Syrian agency SANA with reference to the agency

Syria tried to take down Turkish F-16 with Russian-made S-200

The Syrian Arab army tried to take down the Turkish Air Force F-16 fighter with missiles of the S-200 "Angara" anti-aircraft complex in northwestern Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Israeli company will provide communication systems to Canadian Forces

Elbit Systems Ltd. announced yesterday that it was selected by Rheinmetall Canada Inc. to provide Satellite-on-the-Move (“SOTM”) communication systems to the Canadian Armed Forces

A Turkish UAV destroyed the active Syrian’s Pantsir-S missile system (video)

As a result of an air strike, at least two Syrian military personnel were killed, while, for unknown reasons, the “Pantsir-S” allowed the Turkish drone to approach it almost point-blank

SAA downed two Turkish military drones in Idlib countryside

Units of the Syrian Arab army shot down on Tuesday two drones for the Turkish regime troops in the surroundings of Saraqeb city and east of Khan al-Sobol in Idleb southeastern countryside

Turkey destroyed six Syrian tanks and five self-propelled guns in a day

The Turkish army over the past day destroyed six tanks in Syria, five self-propelled artillery and two air defense systems of the Syrian army, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Anadolu agency

Iranian-backed forces launched a missile strike on Turkish troops on Syria

It is reported that a missile strike was launched from territory controlled by Iranian forces, however, according to the official version of the Turkish authorities, Damascus is behind the strike.

Israeli helicopter strikes a target in Syria

The Israel Defense Forces bombed a Syrian vehicle that the military said was used in an attempted sniper attack on Israeli troops near the Golan border Monday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Iran addressed Turkey: ‘Our patience over the situation in Idlib is running out’

Iran’s leadership broke the silence and ultimately warned the Turkish armed forces that Tehran’s patience and stock of “loyalty” over the situation in Idlib is running out

Syria opposes Turkey’s ambitions in Libya

Syria and the interim government of Libya, sitting in Tobruk, have signed a memorandum on the resumption of diplomatic missions and coordination of their positions in the international and regional arenas

Russia officially answered Erdogan’s call to leave Syria

Russia is the only country whose troops are in Syria legally, recalled presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov on the TV show "Moscow. Kremlin. Putin" on Russia 1 TV channel

Every single aircraft over Idlib will be taken down, command of the Syrian army said

Syria will shoot down every single aircraft over the province of Idlib, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the statement of the command of the Syrian army

Iran gives Turkey ultimatum to leave Syria or missile strikes will begin

Official Tehran demanded that Turkey immediately stop striking at the Syrian army, threatening to launch a large-scale missile attack on militants and the Turkish military without warning

How far will Assad and Erdogan go in the new round of conflict?

As might be expected, bombing, artillery and mortar shelling and the ensuing offensive by government forces in Idlib province provoked retaliatory military action by Turkish troops and their satellites.

‘Iranians are not our neighbors and we’ll remove them from Syria’, Israel said

The Israeli Defense Minister, Naftali Bennett, said that the Israeli army aims to remove Iran from Syria within the next 12 months, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Russia: Turkey has no authority to determine the fate of Syria

The Turkish authorities have no authority to determine the fate of Syria. This opinion was expressed by RIA Novosti, the first deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on Foreign Affairs Dmitry Novikov

Turkey launched new missile attacks on Syrian military in Aleppo

The Turkish army launched new missile attacks on military and civilians in the Syrian city of Al-Arima, located in the province of Aleppo, learned BulgarianMilitary.com quoting Lenta.ru and sources at SOHR

Russia refused to stop the Syrian army, Turkey triggered Article 4 of NATO treaty

Russia refused to stop the Syrian army in the fight against militants. According to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Moscow cannot prevent her from responding to terrorists in Idlib

Israeli aircraft attacked Syrian army positions in the Golan Heights

Israeli aircraft attacked Syrian army positions in the Golan Heights, Syrian state media said late Thursday, as tensions rose along the border following an earlier reported strike, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Turkey began to strike Syrian army, UN addressed the parties to the conflict

The Turkish military began to strike at the positions of the Syrian military in response to the shelling of their soldiers in Idlib province, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Lenta.ru and Anadolu agency.

UAE upgrades the precision targeting capability of its Mirage fighters fleet

Lockheed Martin received a direct commercial sale contract from the United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defence (AFAD) for expedited delivery of Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP), spares and upgrades

UAE unveils its first locally made vertical take-off and landing drone

A United Arab Emirates company has unveiled its first locally made vertical-takeoff-and-landing drone, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defense News.

A large-scale Israeli aerial attack in Gaza, fighters and helicopters in action

Military says fighter jets, attack helicopters bombed terror group’s facility in Khan Younis, elsewhere in the Strip, following afternoon barrages that struck southern Israel, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Syria has warned to shoot down any aircraft that violates Syrian airspace

DAMASCUS, (BM) - The Syrian Air Defense Forces have issued a warning that they will shoot down any air assets that violate the state’s air borders, Sana reported on Saturday, February 22, citing its own source, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. “Any aircraft that violates Syrian airspace will be regarded as an enemy combat target that is not…

Syrian airstrikes before two days ago on pro-Turkish militants in leaked video

DAMASCUS, (BM) - Syrian state television published a video that captures the targeted attacks by government forces of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) on terrorist positions, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: BulgarianMilitary.com 24/7 – War in Syria: Who controls what and what happens An airstrike against militants of pro-Turkish gangs…

Saudi air defense shot down ballistic missiles launched by the Iran-backed Houthi

RIYADH, (BM) - Saudi air defense forces shot down ballistic missiles launched by the Iran-backed Houthi "terrorists" towards civilian areas in the Kingdom, the Coalition supporting Yemen's legitimate government said on Friday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: An Iranian shipment with missiles for Yemen Houthi was seized by the U.S.…

An Iranian shipment with missiles for Yemen Houthi was seized by the U.S. Navy

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Washington DC accused Iran of trying to ship missiles and other weapons to Yemeni Houthi militia after the US Navy seized two shipments, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according US Navy press conference in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday. Read more: A multirole combat aircraft was downed by the Soviet system S-75 “Dvina” (video) …

Syrian air defense repelled an attack near Russian Khmeimim air base

DAMASCUS, (BM) - Syrian air defense repelled an attack near the town of Jebla, located on the Mediterranean coast, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing RIA Novosti report on Wednesday, February 19. The news was reported also by Syrian state television. Read more: BulgarianMilitary.com 24/7 – War in Syria: Who controls what and what happens …

Israel’s Rafael has conducted tests for intersection of multiple drones

TEL AVIV, (BM) - In a recent demo conducted in Israel, RAFAEL’s Drone Dome C-UAS system performed interceptions of multiple drones, including maneuvering targets, using its hard-kill LASER BEAM director, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Israeli Defence Market: Rafael Enters Unmanned Aerial Platform Domain The system achieved 100%…

Kuwait refused to accept 30 French helicopters because of technical defects

KUWAIT CITY, (BM) - In 2016, the Ministry of Defense of Kuwait ordered thirty H225M Caracal helicopters for 1.07 billion euros. A few days ago, they said they refused to accept cars. Cause? Detection of unspecified technical defects in duplicate, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing sources from Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense. Read more: Kuwait…

Iran integrates domestically-developed radars into its own Mirage F1 fighter jets

TEHRAN, (BM) - Iranian Air Force (IRIAF) announced that it has refurbished its Mirage F1 fighter jets with domestically-developed radars and various other equipment, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing Fars news agency. IRIAF Deputy Commander Brigadier General Amir Vahedi broke the news, recounting that the IRIAF has outfitted its Mirage F1…

Israel may buy Boeing F-15I fighters to replace the Lockheed’s F-35s

TEL AVIV, (BM) - The Israeli leadership has revised its approaches to the IDF rearmament program, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Topwar. “Under the knife” already fell part of the military equipment that was planned to be purchased from the United States. The threat of defense sequestration looms over the most advanced US product - the…

The Syria’s Aleppo is liberated after seven years of war with terrorists

ALEPPO, (BM) - Syrian Aleppo, the largest city in Syria, after 7 years of a long war, was finally liberated by the Syrian army with massive support from the Russian air forces, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Al Masdar News. Read more: BulgarianMilitary.com 24/7 – War in Syria: Who controls what and what happens The city and part of…

Iran is ready to hit Israel because of the air strike over Damascus

TEHRAN, (BM) - Iran threatens Israel with a tough response due to a Tel Aviv missile strike at Damascus International Airport. This is stated in the publication of the Federal News Agency, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: War in Syria: Who controls what and what happens It is worth recalling that part of the missiles launched from…

Maybe the Belgian air forces were strike over Damascus, Israeli PM said

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Four members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and three Syrian soldiers were killed in airstrikes around Damascus late Thursday night which Syria attributed to Israel, according to a Britain-based Syrian civil war monitor, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: War in Syria: Who controls what and what happens …

An Israeli company will equips aircraft with DIRCM systems for a customer in Asia-Pacific region

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Elbit Systems announced today that it was awarded contracts worth approximately $136 million to provide customers in Asia-Pacific with airborne laser Direct Infra-Red Counter Measure (DIRCM) systems. The contracts will be performed over a four-year period, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military and defense analyzes,…

An Israeli company unveils a lightweight sensor for airborne surveillance missions

TEL AVIV, (BM) – RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. unveils MicroLite – a lightweight, EO/IR sensor for airborne Wide-Area Persistent Surveillance missions, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according company's statement. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com MicroLite joins RAFAEL's family of…

Did a Russian missile hit one of Israel’s new F-35 stealth fighters back 2017?

An article from April 18, 2019, published in The National Interest. WASHINGTON, (BM) - Pro-Russian media are claiming that an Israeli F-35I was hit and damaged by a Russian-made S-200 surface-to-air missile during an Israeli air strike in Syria earlier this month. Israel says one of its F-35s was damaged—after colliding with a bird. (NOTE:…

Iran buys Russian military equipment, S-400 anti-aircraft system is in the list

TEHRAN, (BM) - Tehran is interested in Russian military equipment, Russian Ambassador to Iran Levan Jagaryan said in an interview with RIA Novosti, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Read more: Iran has obtained the secret codes of a US strategic intelligence…

Iran has obtained the secret codes of a US strategic intelligence drone

TEHRAN, (BM) - The commander of the aerospace forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) of Iran, Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh said that his country uses technology to neutralize the US strategic reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) RQ-4, "even if they are thousands of kilometers from Iranian borders ", learned…

Russia: Israeli F-16s almost to take down civil Airbus. IDF refuses to comment

MOSCOW, (BM) - The Syrian military said earlier they had thwarted hostile targets above Damascus, adding that the attack had been launched by Israeli forces from the Golan Heights, Sputnik reported. The Russian Ministry of Defence says Israeli F-16 fighter jets carried out strikes with eight air-to-surface missiles on Damascus' suburbs early…

USA: Damascus won’t last even a week without Russia

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The regime of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad without Russian military assistance would not have been able to hold out for a long time in the confrontation with the armed opposition, said US Special Representative for Syria James Jeffrey. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com …

Middle East threat: Iran is one of the five largest anti-ballistic missiles manufacturers

TEHRAN, (BM) - Iran’s deputy defense minister said the country is currently one of the five largest manufacturers of anti-ballistic missiles in the world, with enormous potential for the production of cruise missiles and other defense equipment, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and…

Israeli company provides drone radio frequency system to US military and FBI needs

TEL AVIV, (BM) - D-Fend Solutions, an Israeli counter-drone solution provider, has been selected by the United States’ Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to provide the EnforceAir c-UAS system as the core Radio Frequency system to be integrated into a counter-drone system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting The Jerusalem Post. Read more:…

Israel has acquired a networked sensor-to-shooter system

TEL AVIV, (BM) - The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) has announced the acquisition of 'FIRE WEAVER' - a networked sensor-to-shooter system. The game-changing system will serve the IDF's ground forces divisions, and become operational in the coming year, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according Rafael's statement. Read more: Military and…

Iran supports Hamas and Islamic Jihad leaders against the US

TEHRAN, (BM) - General Esmayil Kaani, who took the post of Commander of the Quds Forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps instead of the killed by the Americans Kassem Sulejmani, spoke on the phone with Ziyad al-Nahhal, the head of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement, and Hamas Ismail, the head of the Politburo, learned…

Iraq buys Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems, the Parliament said

BAGHDAD, (BM) - The Iraqi Parliament’s Security and Defense Commission reported that the country's national security adviser, during his visit to Moscow, was able to agree with the Russian leadership on the conditions for Russia's supply of S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems to the Arab country, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according Fars Agency…

Russia’s S-400 system located in Syria has intercepted an Israeli missile

DAMASCUS, (BM) - Russian S-400 systems have successfully "intercepted" the innovative Israeli intercontinental ballistic missile, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting several sources, including media agency Avia. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Having tested its innovative missile two…

Israeli stealths can destroy Iran’s cruise missiles

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The F-35 radar is the most advanced for fighter jets, according to F-35 developer Lockheed Martin. “It enables the F-35 to be capable of identifying and intercepting airborne threats flying at a low altitude and at high speeds,” a company spokesman said on December 18. That’s important considering the emerging threats Israel…

A huge oil tanker has been blown up off the coast of Iran

TEHRAN, (BM) - Yesterday, in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of the UAE, under mysterious circumstances, the huge oil tanker ZOYA 1 was destroyed, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Avia.pro. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Read more: South Korea Naval Unit in…

Israel has to crush Russia in Middle East, ex-advisor to the President of the US said

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Ex-advisor to the President of the United States on national security, Herbert McMaster, providing an interview to the Israeli information publication Globe, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com He said that the United States and Israel should…

Russia’s S-400 systems close “the entire sky over Iran” to stop F-35 Stealth fighters

MOSCOW, (BM) - In light of rising tensions between Iran and the United States following the latter’s withdrawal from the JCPOA nuclear deal in 2018, which subsequently escalated after the assassination of Iranian Quds Force Commander Qassem Soleimani, Russia has considered providing Iran with more capable air defence systems. Read more:…

How Israel successfully destroyed a Russian Pantsyr anti-aircraft system in Syria?

TEL AVIV, (BM) - The Israeli armed forces were able to destroy one of the Pantsyr-S complexes of government troops in Syria due to the fact that the machine did not change position after the ammunition was shot, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according the chief designer for air defense systems of the Instrument Design Bureau named after…

Iran plans full-scale purchase of Russian air defense systems

TEHRAN, (BM) - Despite the fact that Iran is more committed to the use of Soviet air defense and missile defense systems, and, in fact, is only engaged in their modernization, it became known that Russia and Iran have agreed on the full-scale purchase by Tehran of Russian air defense systems that will allow Iran to ensure maximum control of only…

Hundreds of missiles and drones have been missed by Patriot defense systems, Saudi reports

BRUSSELS, (BM) - The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs unexpectedly revealed information on the failed work of the American Patriot missile defense systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Yandex Dzen article. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Read more: ‘S-400’ vs. ‘Patriot’: the…

An Iranian lawmaker offered a $3M reward to anyone who killed Donald Trump

TEHRAN, (BM) - An Iranian lawmaker offered a $3 million reward to anyone who killed US President Donald Trump and said Iran could avoid threats if it had nuclear arms, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according ISNA news agency report on Tuesday amid Tehran’s latest standoff with Washington. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments,…

Iraq sends a delegation to Russia to purchase the S-300 and S-400 missile systems

BAGDHAD, (BM) - Contrary to the arguments of Western experts that Baghdad’s statements regarding the acquisition of Russian air defense / missile defense systems are nothing more than an attempt to demonstrate independence from the United States, it became known that the Iraqi delegation was sent to Moscow to negotiate the upcoming purchase of…

Russia has deployed S-400 air defense missile system in Syria

DAMASCUS, (BM) - According to foreign military information publications , the Russian military deployed additional air defense to northern Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Avia.pro. We are talking about the S-400 systems, which made it possible to detect the American F-35. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments,…

Iran might has nuclear missile, Israeli intelligence said

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Recent Israeli intelligence estimates have indicated that Iran will have enough highly enriched uranium to build a single nuclear warhead by the end of 2020, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Military Watch. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com REPORT: ‘Scare each…

US F-35s were detected by Russian S-400 missile system after the Iranian attack

BEIRUT, (BM) - The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that his country’s military detected six F-35 jets near the borders of Iran after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) attack two Iraqi bases hosting U.S. forces, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting AMN and Avia.pro. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments,…

Russia has helped Iran to destroy the US military airbase in Iraq

TEL AVIV, (BM) - The Israeli information publication Debka reports that according to sources in the Russian defense department, Iran used Russian space technology to strike at an American military air base in neighboring Iraq, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Debka. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating –…

US talked about plans to strike at Iran’s nuclear facilities

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The United States was considering the possibility of a preemptive strike on nuclear facilities in Iran to prevent the Islamic Republic from developing nuclear weapons. This was told by United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting RIA Novosti report. Read more: Military and defense…

Is Russia preparing to sale S-400 air defense missile system to Iran?

MOSCOW, (BM) - The Russian leadership is considering selling anti-ballistic missile defense (ABM) to Iran after the assassination of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Kassem Suleymani in the region against the backdrop of the assassination of the Quds forces commander. The fact that part of the Russian military and political elite…

Withdrawal of troops: USA threatens Iraq again

BERLIN, (BM) - The political consequences of the catastrophic wrong decision that led to the crash of the Ukrainian passenger plane and the death of 176 people on flight PS752 (including a large number of Iranian citizens) cannot yet be predicted. A REPORT: ‘Scare each other’: how the US and Iran are fighting for Baghdad A REPORT: Iraq: The…

Several Israel’s F-16s damaged, the Government tried to censored the information (photos)

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Several fighter jets were damaged last week as heavy rains flooded their hangars, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, the military acknowledged Sunday, following attempts to have the information censored. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Read more: Israel will acquire 50 F-35…

Iraq wants to buy Russia’s S-400, an Iraq’s parliament official said

BAGDHAD, (BM) - Karim Alawi, a member of the Iraqi parliament’s security and defense committee, announced the Iraqi authorities’ desire for the Russian S-400 air defense systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Vzglyad. A REPORT: Why the American air defense system didn’t work in Iraq? A REPORT: Iraq: The next misjudgment by the…

Iran confirmed that Ukrainian plane was shot down by Iranian missile

TEHRAN, (BM) - Iranian authorities have confirmed after initially denying that the Ukrainian plane, which killed 176 people shortly after departing from Tehran this Wednesday, was shot down for human error because it was thought of as an "enemy target". Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com …

Unknown fighter jets launched a missile attack over Iranian military base (updated)

DAMASCUS, (BM) - Unknown fighters launched a missile attack on the positions of the Iranian military, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. As follows from the information in the Arab edition of Al Masdar News, several combat aircraft attacked the positions of the Iranian military, flying through Iraqi airspace. Read more: Military and defense…

Iranian military disrupted US UAVs after the missile strikes

TEHRAN, (BM) - Shortly after a missile strike on an American base in Iraq, the Iranian military violated the work of American drones using electronic warfare methods, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting the commander of the military-space forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Amir Ali Hajizadeh. Read more: Iran attacks US…

Iraq and Russia resume talks on S-300 missile system deal

BAGHDAD, (BM) - Baghdad has resumed negotiations with Moscow on the acquisition of S-300 anti-aircraft systems and is awaiting Washington’s opposition on this issue, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Iraq’s Defense and Security Committee head Muhammad Reed statement. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating…

Russian missile overcame the Patriot defense complex near the Saudi Arabia border

MOSCOW, (BM) - Major media publication on Yandex Dzen reports on the use of new weapons by the rebels against Saudi Arabia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Read more: Germany Spends $105,5 Million for Patriot Missile Defense System Upgrade We are…

Israel changes the game in homeland security – developed a laser based air defense system

TEL AVIV, (BM) - After decades of expensive experiments, failed projects and fruitless ventures, Israeli defense establishment unveiled its latest revolutionary technological achievement - laser-based air defense system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according the Ministry of Defense statement on Wednesday. Read more: Military and defense…

Iran continues to threaten: ‘Our military action against US not enough’

TEHRAN, (BM) - Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that his country's attack was "a slap in the face of the U.S.," and said the military action is still "not enough", learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Anadolu agency. Read more: Iran attacks US targets; UK Navy ready to strike at Iran; Russia’s UAV was shot down …

Russia proposes to protect Iraq with S-400 air defense systems

MOSCOW, (BM) - The most sophisticated air defense systems in the world may appear on the arsenal of Iraq, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Russian MoD statement and quoting RIA Novosti. Read more: Missile attack to U.S. military base in Baghdad, rocket explodes near U.S. embassy Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments,…

China warns US not to abuse military power in the Middle East

BEIJING, (BM) - Recent risky military actions by the United States are leading to an escalation of tension in the Middle East, China is urging the United States not to abuse military force, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said on Monday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting RIA Novosti. Read more: Military and defense analyzes,…

Israel will acquire 50 F-35 fighter jets

TEL AVIV, (BM) - The Israeli Air Force plans to soon acquire 50 F-35 stealth fighters. This was told by a senior representative of Lockheed Martin Corporation, which produces airplanes, learned Bulgarianmilitary.com, according report of Israel Hiom. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Read…

Chinese analogue of Russian S-300 missile system has been delivered to Syria

DAMASCUS, (BM) - The Chinese news agency Sohu has confirmed the fact that the Syrian military has transferred the air defense and missile defense systems of the PRC, similar to the Russian S-300 air defense systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according informational agency Sohu. Read more: Two Russian Su-57 Have Been Deployed in Syria for…

Russian failure: S-300s did not repel a single Israeli attack against Syria in 2019

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Despite the fact that Russia delivered its Favorite S-300 air defense systems to Syria in order to prevent even the slightest attacks against the Arab Republic, in 2019 the Russian S-300s could not justify themselves, without repelling a single Israeli attack, and even without attempting to defeat Israeli fighters, learned…

Russia’s S-400 air defense systems will help Iran shoot down American F-35 fighters

MOSCOW, (BM) - Russian air defense systems deployed in Syria will provide Iran with all the necessary information about US attempts to attack the Islamic republic from the western direction, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting AVIAPRO's source. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating - Defweek.com Read…

US and Iran are on the verge of war, Russian experts comments

MOSCOW, (BM) - As a result of the American special operation, the commander of the special unit of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Al-Quds was killed General Kassem Suleimani. President Trump personally gave the killings. So in the United States responded to the recent assault on their embassy in Baghdad. In Tehran, they promised to…

US tried to disrupt naval exercises of Iran, Russia and China, commander said

TEHRAN, (BM) - The United States tried to disrupt the naval exercises of Russia, Iran and China, which ended on December 30, reports Tasnim, referring to the commander of the Iranian Navy, Rear Admiral Hossein Hanzhan, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Iran threatens to destroy any reconnaissance vehicles in the area of ​​exercises with…

Iran’s Supreme Leader promises to revenge Suleymani’s murder

TEHRAN, (BM) - Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has promised to avenge the United States for the assassination of General Kassem Suleimani, the commander of the Al-Quds special forces of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: The US killed Iranian commander "Tough revenge awaits…

Is this a warning to the US and allies? Iran develops ambitious stealth destroyer

TEHRAN, (BM) - The Iranian armed forces unveiled a model of its next generation stealth destroyer, which is currently under development under the "Hormuz Project"., learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read more: Iran threatens to destroy any reconnaissance vehicles in the area of ​​exercises with Russia The warship is the latest of several…

‘A strike will be struck’ – Iran is ready to defend its interests from the USA

TEHRAN, (BM) - Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that Tehran is ready to defend its position and confront those who threaten the country. In addition, he condemned the actions of the US Air Force, which attacked five sites of the Shiite organization Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq and Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read…

Iran threatens to destroy any reconnaissance vehicles in the area of ​​exercises with Russia

TEHRAN, (BM) - Any reconnaissance vehicles in the area of ​​the Iran, Russia and China exercises will be destroyed, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according statement of deputy commander and head of the Iranian army headquarters, Habibullah Sayari. Read more: Finland is watching the Russian exercises in the Arctic According to Sayari, many…

MiG-29 fighter jet of Iranian Air Force crashed near Azerbaijan

TEHRAN, (BM) - Iranian Air Force lost MiG-29 fighter. The incident occurred near the border with Azerbaijan, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar. Read more: Iran might buy two dozen Su-57 fighters equipped with hypersonic air to air missiles According to Mehr news agency, the fighter was piloted by Colonel Mohammad Reza Rahmani,…

Russian military has fired at an Israeli UAV near Golan Heights, Israel said

TEL AVIV, (BM) - The Israeli information portal news.co.il, citing the 12th channel of Israeli TV, publishes material on the shelling of an IDF drone, which was in Syrian airspace, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar. In turn, the 12th channel refers to some Syrian sources in Telegram. Read more: Satellite footage shows a secret…

Israeli Defense Forces are already operating with brand new thermal sights

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Elbit Systems announces that two configurations of the company’s XACT family of Weapon Sights have entered operational use with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military innovations – the lightest night vision goggles were presented in Colombia (video & photos) The company…

Iran might buy two dozen Su-57 fighters equipped with hypersonic air to air missiles

Despite being named as one of the United States’ four ‘great power adversaries’, and succeeding in expanding its influence and projecting its power across the Middle Eastern region at the expense of the Western Bloc and their allies, Iran has invested relatively little in power projection capabilities for its armed forces and retains a defence…

The Increase of Egypt’s combat potential raises concerns in Israel

MOSCOW, (BM) - The sharp increase in Egypt's combat potential raises concerns in Tel Aviv, which is afraid of losing military superiority, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar. Given the possible rapprochement of Cairo with Ankara, the threat takes on distinct contours. The growth of sea power Israel negatively perceived the…

Satellite footage shows a secret Iranian weapons storage tunnel in Syria (photos)

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Iranian backed militias are constructing an underground tunnel believed to be used to smuggle arms and military equipment, images taken by intelligence satellites revealed Tuesday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Iran secretly transfers short-range missiles into Iraq to build a secret arsenal An intelligence…

Iran secretly transfers short-range missiles into Iraq to build a secret arsenal

WASHINGTON, (BM) - US authorities believe that Tehran secretly throws short-range ballistic missiles into Iraq, which can be used in the event of an attack on Iran, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according report on Wednesday by the electronic version of the newspaper The New York Times. Read more: Syria will become Iran’s own Vietnam, Israeli…

Israeli company has been selected by Germany for creation of glass battlefield (ErzUntGlas)

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Atos GmbH, a global leader in digital transformation has been selected to act as prime contractor by the German Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Use of the Federal Armed Forces (BAAINBw), for "Creation of a glass battlefield to support dynamic operations (ErzUntGlas)" study, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. …

Israeli company upgrades a scout attack helicopter with integrated weapons system

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Elbit Systems and MD Helicopters have signed a teaming agreement to incorporate advanced weapons and mission management capabilities into the MD 530G Block II (BII) scout attack helicopter, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Israeli F-35s might be equipped with nuclear bombs The pilot-centric integrated weapons…

Syria will become Iran’s own Vietnam, Israeli Defence Minister said

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Israeli Defense Minister Naftali Bennett made a statement about the military presence of Iran and pro-Iranian forces in Syria. According to Bennett, which he expressed during a conference in Jerusalem, Syria "will become Iran’s own Vietnam", learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: A car bomb exploded near a Turkish military…

Iranian ship with parts of missiles was detained in the Gulf of Oman

MOSCOW, (BM) - Iranian ship with parts of missiles was detained in the Gulf of Oman, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting russian online website Nezavisimaya Gageta. Read more: Indian Navy Has Deployed in the Gulf of Oman to Undertake Maritime Security Operations As Reuters reports with reference to representatives of the US…

A Russian-made MiG-29M crashed during test flight

CAIRO, (BM) - In Egypt, the MiG-29M Egyptian Air Force fighter crashed, the pilot managed to eject, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according Vedomosti newspapper statement, citing sources in the Russian defense industry. Read more: The United States Will Impose Sanctions on Egypt If They Buy Russia’s Su-35 According to the publication, the…

Israeli F-35s might be equipped with nuclear bombs

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The American press wondered whether Israel would be able to turn its latest combat aircraft into an element of the nuclear triad, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar. Such a question is asked on the pages of The National Interest, where the author initially ranks Israel as a nuclear power, despite the fact that this…

Israel sells Iron Dome’s radar system to Czech Republic

TEL AVIV, (BM) - The radar system that is an integral part of Israel's famed missile defense systems, the Iron Dome and the David's Sling, is to be sold to the Czech Republic, making it the first purchase of the unique Israeli technology by a NATO nation, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: The Czech Republic Buys 12 Military Helicopters…

Iran’s submarines will be equipped with Jask cruise missiles

TEHRAN, (BM) - Navy chief Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi announced the mass production of the Jask rocket during a visit to an exhibit on Saturday showing some of Tehran’s latest achievements, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar. Read more: Iran Buys Russia’s S-400 Defense Systems, Fighters and Tanks, US Intelligence Said …

Israel’s Rafael will participate actively in the modernization of Bulgaria’s Armed Forces

SOFIA, (BM) - Israel’s state-owned RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. (RAFAEL), a global leading defense company, intends to actively participate in the process of modernization of the Bulgarian Army, including the ongoing project for the purchase of 150 wheeled armored vehicles for the country’s land forces, learned BulgarianMilitary.com,…

The Aerial Attack Over Saudi Oil Facilities Has Been Personally Approved by Iran’s Supreme Leader

TEHRAN, (BM) - A Reuters investigation has concluded that Iran was behind the September 14 attack on Saudi Aramco’s oil facilities, which knocked out half of the kingdom’s oil production, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Israel Defense. According to Reuters, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei personally approved the combined…

Eight CIA Agents Have Been Captured in Iran, the State Agency IRNA Said

TEHRAN, (BM) - Iranian intelligence services have detained eight people associated with the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting the statement of Iranian state agence IRNA. Read more: CIA Agents Have Been Arrested For Cyber Espionage in Iran According to the Iranian intelligence forces spying…

‘Iranian Attack Against Allied Targets is the Next Step’, General Kenneth F. McKenzie Has Predicted

DUBAI, (BM) - Amid growing American military and economic pressure on Iran, the commander of U.S. forces in the Middle East General Kenneth F. McKenzie has predicted further Iranian attacks against allied targets, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Iran Will Destroy Israel, the US and Saudi Arabia, General Said These follow…

Iran Will Destroy Israel, the US and Saudi Arabia, General Said

TEHRAN, (BM) - The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Hossein Salami threatened to destroy Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the United States if they cross what he described as Tehran’s red lines, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Iran Buys Russia’s S-400 Defense Systems, Fighters and Tanks, US Intelligence Said …

Iran Buys Russia’s S-400 Defense Systems, Fighters and Tanks, US Intelligence Said

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The the US Department of Defense Intelligence agency report indicates that Iran is highly likely to seek the acquisition of state-of-the-art Russian military technology, learned BugarianMilitary.com. According to the report, Iranian leaders would like to buy S-400 air defense systems, fourth and fifth generation fighter jets,…

Russia is Offering UAE to Produce Components for Su-57 Fighter Jet

MOSCOW, (BM) - Just a few days ago, the US said that there had been no active discussions with the UAE so far about the purchase of the US stealth fighter F-35. This prompted Russia to offer the UAE the opportunity to produce the components needed to develop the Russian equivalent, the Su-57, if a deal is reached between the two countries. Read…

The United States Will Impose Sanctions on Egypt If They Buy Russia’s Su-35

WASHINGTON, (BM) - United States ready to impose sanctions on Egypt if government decides to buy Russian Su-35 fighter jets, has learned BulgarianMilitary.com. US Assistant Secretary of State for Political and Military Affairs Clark Cooper said just this to reporters in Dubai. Read more: Russian and Egyptian Air Forces Have Conducted Live…

Iraq and 13 Other Countries Want to Buy Russia’s S-400 Missile Defense System

MOSCOW, (BM) - Russia's S-400 defense system is beginning to take a strong position in the international market for air defense systems. In the last 12 hours, it has become clear that another Middle Eastern country is also looking to buy the Russian S-400 system. Read more: Is the America`s Patriot Defense Systems So Bad? Saudi Arabia Buys…

Saudi Arabia Might Start Production of the Legendary Kalashnikov Rifles on Its Own Teritory

DUBAI, (BM) - The talks on building a plant for producing legendary Kalashnikov rifles in Saudi Arabia are at the final stage, and the sides are now discussing the details of this project, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according CEO of Russia's state hi-tech corporation Rostec Sergei Chemezov statement. Read more: Kalashnikov Concern Plans to…

The Israeli Air Force is Training How F-35 Fighter to Overcome Airspace Guarded by S-300 and S-400

TEL AVIV, (BM) - The Israeli Defence Force has reportedly deployed American built Patriot surface to air missile batteries to simulate the capabilities of Russian made S-300 and S-400 systems during Blue Flag military exercises, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Israel Cut off Snake Head Baha Abu al-Ata, but Long-Term Ramifications…

Is the America`s Patriot Defense Systems So Bad? Saudi Arabia Buys S-400 from Russia

DUBAI, (BM) - Russia and Saudi Arabia are negotiating the terms of the implementation of the contract for Russian S-400 air defense missile systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according a spokesman for Russia’s Federal Service for Military Technical Cooperation statement at the Dubai Airshow 2019 on Sunday. Read more: Riyadh Has Acquired the…

Israel Cut off Snake Head Baha Abu al-Ata, but Long-Term Ramifications Could Be Dire

TEL AVIV, (BM) - When Shin Bet Director Nadav Argaman looked at the most recent images provided by one of his organization's unmanned aerial vehicles and compared them to the data showing up on his computer monitor, he knew there was no going back. "All the stars were aligned," was the way Argaman described the situation, the trap was just…

The Israeli Air Defense Systems Have Not Coped with Missile Attacks in Recent Days, China Said

BEIJING, (BM) - Chinese reporters are interested in the performance indicators of the Israeli anti-aircraft missile defense system. In particular, attention is drawn to a new exchange of strikes between Israel and the Gaza Strip, during which no less than 300 different munitions, including unguided missiles, were fired at Israeli territory. The…

Ceasefire Negotiations Run as Both Israel and Gaza Militias Continue Carrying Out Attacks

TEL AVIV, (BM) - An Israeli senior official said on Wednesday that negotiation talks over a ceasefire in Gaza, which are conducted despite continued rocket strikes from Gaza militant groups on Israeli communities and IDF retaliation airstrikes in the Strip, could end fighting immediately or lead to further escalation, learned…

A Plot of Terror Attack Against U.S. and Israeli Diplomats Has Been Foiled

AMMAN, (BM) - Jordanian intelligence recently foiled a plot by two suspected militants to mount terror attacks against U.S. and Israeli diplomats alongside U.S. troops deployed at a military base in the south of the country, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according state-owned al-Rai newspaper article on Tuesday. Read more: The U.S. and NATO…

Israeli Corvette has Discovered a Russian Submarine Just 15 km from Israeli Coast

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Israeli media publish materials alleging the activity of Russian submarines in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, including in the immediate vicinity of the coast of Israel, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Ynet information. Read more: Russia Has Fired Bulava Intercontinental Ballistic Missile from Submarine (Video) So,…

UAE Buys CH-47F Chinook Cargo Helicopters Totalling $830 Million

ABU DHABI, (BM) - The Government of the United Arab Emirates has requested to buy ten (10) CH-47F Chinook cargo helicopters; twenty-six (26) T55-GA-714A Engines; twenty-four (24) Embedded Global Positioning Systems with Inertial Navigation System (GPS/INS); twelve (12) AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS); twenty (20) M134D-H Mini Guns;…

Turkey Has Blamed the Kurds for Tensions Over the Past 24 Hours

ANKARA, (BM) - According to the Turkish Ministry of Defense, Kurds in northern Syria have violated the ceasefire in the last 24 hours by 16 times, BulgarianMilitary.com has learned, quoting FOCUS News Agency. Read more: Bashar Hafez al-Assad: ‘The War in Syria is Dangerous for Europe "While the Turkish armed forces demonstrate full…

Bashar Hafez al-Assad: ‘The War in Syria is Dangerous for Europe

DAMASCUS, (BM) - In an exclusive interview Syrian President Bashar Assad said it’s hypocrisy for European nations to fear that Ankara will send refugees to Europe, but continue to sponsor terrorism in Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Russia Provides Military Assistance to Terrorists, a Newspaper Reports "How can you fear…

The United Arab Emirates Create the Biggest Defense Conglomerate in the Middle East

ABU DHABI, (BM) - The effective ruler of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced Tuesday that 25 government-owned and independent companies are to combine to create one of the Middle East’s biggest defense groups, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting CNBC. Read more: UAE: the Attack on Four Tankers is Coordinated Operation Most Likely by a…

The Israeli Nuclear Weapon Program Could Destabilize the Region

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Israel’s nuclear weapons program is one of the biggest military open secrets in the world. Now we know a little more about the angst inside the Pentagon in the late 1960s, as Israel was months away from activating its nuclear deterrent. That’s all according to new documents obtained by the nonprofit National Security Archive…

Israel Will Receive Armed Zrikhon Turret for Its Armored Vehicles

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Israeli armored personnel carriers "Eitan" and "Namer" will receive an uninhabited turret with cannon armament, called "Zrikhon" ("Turret"), learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar. Read more: Iron Dome Missile System is on Alert to Defend from Iranian Attacks, Israeli Air Force Commander Said This combat module is…

Russian and Egyptian Air Forces Have Conducted Live Firing Near Cairo

CAIRO, (BM) - Air defense units of the Russian and Egyptian armed forces have conducted live firing from air defense systems during military drills near the Egyptian capital Cairo, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting TASS. Read more: A Large Air Force Drills Including F-35 Fighters Will Be Held in Israel Joint Russian-Egyptian drills of…

US B-52 Bomber for Israel is a Bad Decision and a Threat for the Middle East Peace

WASHINGTON, (BM) - In April 2014, retired Air Force lieutenant general David Deptula and Michael Makovsky of the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs penned an op-ed for The Wall Street Journal arguing that the United States should turn over a dozen surplus B-52 heavy bombers to Israel. Deptula and Makovsky said that the eight-engine…

A Large Air Force Drills Including F-35 Fighters Will Be Held in Israel

JERUSLAEM, (BM) - The Israeli Air Force next week will host its biannual Blue Flag aerial exercise, with the F-35 stealth fighter jet taking part in the drill for the first time, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Over 1,000 people were due to participate in the 12-day exercise, with at least four countries sending air crews to take part. Read…

Iron Dome Missile System is on Alert to Defend from Iranian Attacks, Israeli Air Force Commander Said

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Israeli Air Force commander Amikam Norkin says the country's multi-level air defense system is "on alert" against the backdrop of an imminent threat of attack from Iran, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Iran Develops Guided Weapons to Strike Any Point in Middle East, Israel Said "While we are talking, the batteries…

The U.S. Military and Defense Mission in Syria is Not Over Yet

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Pivoting from the dramatic killing of the Islamic State’s leader, the Pentagon is increasing US efforts to protect Syria’s oil fields from the extremist group as well as from Syria itself and the country’s Russian allies. It’s a new high-stakes mission even as American troops are withdrawn from other parts of the country. US…

Iran Develops Guided Weapons to Strike Any Point in Middle East, Israel Said

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Monday that Iran is seeking to develop and deploy guided weapons that can strike any point in the Middle East, including placing them in Yemen to strike Israel, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Netanyahu made the remarks as he met with visiting US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin at the…

Qatar Deployed Patriot Missile System to Defends Itself of Possible Iranian Attack

DOHA, (BM) - Middle Eastern media reported that the Patriot American air defense system was deployed for the first time in Qatar, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Qatar Buys Two AN/AAQ-24 (V)N Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures Systems It is noted that we are talking about the radar AN / MPQ-65 and four launchers "Patriot"…

The ‘Right Hand’ of Baghdadi Has Been Eliminated by Syrian Kurds

DAMASCUS, (BM) - Syrian Kurds decided to keep up with the United States in statements about the success of the fight against ISIS. If Donald Trump announced the day before that the leader of ISIS Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi had been eliminated in the Syrian province of Idlib, then the Syrian Kurds announced that they had eliminated the second…

Does Iran Has Any Chance Against U.S. F-35 Stealth Fighter Jet?

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, in part resulting from U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision unilaterally to withdraw the United States from the 2015 deal limiting Iran’s nuclear program, the U.S. armed forces have deployed a wide array of ships, planes and other weapons to the Middle East. The…

Riyadh Has Acquired the Poland`s Control Sky Drone Detection System

WARSAW, (BM) - Saudi Arabia continues to make efforts to build a system of protection against drones. Recall that several weeks ago, Saudi Aramco refineries were attacked by drones and missiles. Read more: Russia Unveils Its Most Advanced Korsar Reconnaissance Drone (Video) Polish media report that Riyadh has acquired the Control Sky drone…

Iran Plans to Build Attack Speedboats That Can Reach Speeds of 100 Knots

WASHINGTON, (BM) - “By tapping into the capabilities and technical expertise of our domestic elite, we will move toward production of speed vessels that can travel at the speed of 100 knots in the near future,” Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corp Navy announced. "Today, marine vessels that cruise at 90…

Israel Might Be Involved in a War at Any Time, the IDF Chief Said

TEL AVIV, (BM) - The chief of the General Staff of the Israeli army held a press conference for military journalists, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar. According to Lieutenant General Aviv Kohavi, the situation for Israel is extremely tense. Read more: Israel Will Soon Have a New Precision-Guided Supersonic Stand-off Missile for…

Israeli-Upgraded Tanks are Used by Turks in Their Offensive in Syria

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Turkey is using M60-A1 tanks upgraded by Israel in its offensive against the Kurds in northern Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting The Jerusalem Post. Photos near the Turkish border town of Akçakale during Operation Peace Spring of M-60 tanks upgraded by Israeli Military Industries are circulating on social media. In…

If Saudi Arabia Buys S-400, the U.S. Would Deny Them the Best U.S. Defense Systems

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Pentagon had made the correct decision in sending four 360-degree AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel radars to bolster the Saudi air and missile defenses, along with another Patriot air defense system and U.S. support personnel. Last month’s combined missile and drone strike inflicted serious damage on the Saudi oil refineries at Abqaiq and…

Israel Will Soon Have a New Precision-Guided Supersonic Stand-off Missile for Its F-35s

TEL AVIV, (BM) - The new missile was announced on June 11, 2018 in a press release by two leading Israeli defense firms, Israeli Military Industries Systems (IMI Systems) and Israel Aerospace Industries, which jointly developed the missile. The so-called Rampage missile is a precision-guided air-launched stand-off missile with a range of about 90…

Israeli Spy Drone Has Been Launched Over Beirut’s Suburbs, Lebanon Claims

BEIRUT, (BM) - The Lebanese army on Sunday accused Israel of sending a reconnaissance drone at the weekend over Beirut’s southern suburbs, a bastion of the Shiite terror group Hezbollah, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. On August 25, two explosives-laden drones were sent to the same area. One of them exploded, sparking a dangerous escalation…

The U.S. Sends Troops in Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf Might Be on Fire

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Islamic State of Iran was born in enmity toward the United States. Led by the fiery cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, revolutionary leaders animated crows in Iran by lambasting “Great Satan” for any number of crimes, both real and imagined. It didn’t take long for this animosity to turn kinetic. As the Iran-Iraq…

What Kind of Weapons Iran Would Use to Wage War?

WASHINGTON, (BM) - With the possible exception of North Korea, no country in the post–Cold War era has sought to challenge the United States as much as Iran. From the Middle East to Central Asia to Latin America, Tehran has never missed an opportunity to antagonize the U.S. and limit its influence. This is an inherently risky strategy. Not only…

Israel May Have a Secret Powerful Force – Hundreds of Nuclear Weapons and Missiles

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Israel has never officially admitted to possessing nuclear weapons. Unofficially, Tel Aviv wants everyone to know it has them, and doesn’t hesitate to make thinly-veiled references to its willingness to use them if confronted by an existential threat. Estimates on the size of Tel Aviv’s nuclear stockpile range from 80 to 300…

Saudi Arabia Buys European Frigates and Corvettes to Strengthen Its Navy

RIYADH, (BM) - Between European partners, there has been intense competition for the Saudi Arabian naval market. Three European shipbuilding companies (groups of companies) are trying to extract the greatest profit for themselves from the desire of Riyadh to increase its fleet, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Saudi Arabia Still Has…

Will Iran and Russia Ally with the Kurds Against Turkey?

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Turkish military has begun bombing northern Syria, empowered by Donald Trump’s public announcement that he had green-lighted a Turkish operation into territory occupied by U.S.-backed Kurdish forces, essentially exposing a key ally in America’s fight against the Islamic State (ISIS) to new dangers. Trump announced that…

Iran Has S-300 and Tor-M1 Missile Defense Systems Covering Industrial Area

TEHRAN, (BM) - Iranian television publishes a story reporting on the visit of the command of the country's armed forces to a military base in the Eselouillet region, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. This is a large industrial area of ​​Iran, located in the province of Bushehr (Bushehr). In the Eselouillet region, large fields and oil refineries…

Israel Might Well Consider a Preventive Nuclear Attack Against Iran

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Main Point: If Israel ever does use nuclear weapons in anger, it will rewrite the diplomatic and security architecture of the Middle East, and also the nonproliferation architecture of the world as a whole. Israel’s nuclear arsenal is the worst-kept secret in international relations. Since the 1970s, Israel has maintained a…

Oil and Energy Industry of Saudi Arabia Under Attack, But What`s Next?

WASHINGTON, (BM) - When more than twenty drones and cruise missiles attacked Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure recently, they took down approximately half of the kingdom’s oil production. The fires were quickly extinguished, but the impact will have long lasting energy security and geopolitical implications for Saudi Arabia and the rest of…

A Nuclear-Armed Iran Might Be One of Donald Trump’s Going-Away Presents

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Rarely are one’s predictions as quickly tested as those I made in August. I suggested that the United States’ lame response to Iran’s aggressive actions would lead to escalation. It was not hard to predict. It seemed obvious to me that, unable to get the European Union to help meaningfully circumvent U.S. sanctions, Iran…

Israel Plans to Upgrade Its Missile Defence System ‘to Protect Against Iran’

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Israeli television released material reporting on the country's prime minister’s initiative to modernize a missile defense system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Did China ‘Receive’ Military Technology from Israel to Build Its J-10 Fighter Jet? This is a report published on the Kan-11 TV channel. Reporters…

A Probable War with Iran Would Be a Huge Mistake, US Magazine Analyzed

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Sixteen years ago, the George W. Bush administration manipulated intelligence to scare the public into backing an aggressive war against Iraq. The smoking gun mushroom clouds that National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice warned against didn’t exist, but the invasion long desired by neoconservatives and other hawks…

Did China ‘Receive’ Military Technology from Israel to Build Its J-10 Fighter Jet?

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The J-10 “Vigorous Dragon” is a mainstay of China’s effort to modernize its large fleet of single-engine jet fighters, with 350 already in service. An agile tactical fighter similar to the ubiquitous F-16 Fighting Falcon, the Vigorous Dragon was the first domestic Chinese design roughly on par with Western and Russian…

Israel`s Air Defence System is Impressive, But Not Impenetrable

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Israel’s Iron Dome is more than a missile defense system. It’s practically an icon, a symbol of how technological creativity can enable one rocket to knock another rocket out of the sky. But did the system fail earlier this month? And what does this mean for the U.S. military’s planned buy of Iron Dome? Any thoughts of an…

Iran’s Missiles Are Very Good and Should Be Taken Seriously, US Media Reported

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Iran is continuing to develop increasingly long-range ballistic missiles - and is firing some shorter-range missiles in combat - despite demands from the U.S. government that the Islamic republic totally give up any weapons that could, in theory, carry a nuclear warhead. On Sept. 8 and Oct. 1, 2018, Iran launched Zulfiqar,…

Iran is Not Going to Back Down, US Admiral Believes

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The US believes that Iran has not retreated and is not going to retreat from its "warlike" position, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Reuters. Read more: Iran Showed its Own New Made 35 mm Anti-Aircraft Weapon System The United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany have publicly accused…

Israeli Spike Anti-Tank Guided Missiles Will Be Used by Indian Armed Forces

NEW DELHI, (BM) - Indian infantry soldiers now finally have a new weapon to destroy advancing enemy tanks on the western front with Pakistan. The Army has begun to induct a limited number of Israeli Spike anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) to meet immediate operational requirements till the indigenous man-portable “tank killers” being developed by…

Israeli Company Won a Night Vision Goggles Contract for the US Marines

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Elbit Systems Ltd. announced yesterday that its U.S. subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America LLC, ("Elbit Systems of America"), was awarded delivery order valued at approximately $23 million for the supply of systems and various spare components to the U.S. Marine Corps, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The order will be executed…

War in Syria: Is the US “Giving” Syria to Russia?

DAMASCUS, (BM) - The withdrawal of American troops from Syria may lead to the fact that Russia will turn out to be the dominant military-political force in the Middle East. This is now worried by many Western analysts, who think that Moscow has "furnished" Washington in the struggle for the Eastern Mediterranean. Military bases in Syria One…

An Aramco Surveillance Cameras Captured the Moment of Hits of UAVs and Cruise Missiles (Video)

RIYADH, (BM) - In the “60 minutes” program of the CBS channel, footage from the surveillance cameras of the Saudi Aramco refinery was shown, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Drone Attacks on Two Saudi Arabian Factories They captured the moment of the defeat of the terminals of the Saudi enterprise UAV- "kamikaze" and cruise…

An Israeli Company Tests Second Sonar System with the Royal Canadian Navy

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Elbit Systems’ Canadian subsidiary, GeoSpectrum Technologies (GTI), announces the successful Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) trial of its Towed Reelable Active Passive Sonar (TRAPS) on board the HMCS Glace Bay of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), completing final assessment of a second TRAPS onboard RCN’s vessels (tests of GTI’s TRAPS…

Iranian Forces Equipped with Home-made Helicopters

TEHRAN, (BM) - Three new Shahed 278 and one Shahed 285 helicopters were delivered to the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Iran Has Been Developing Nuclear Weapons at a New Secret Site (Video) Addressing the ceremony in the Isfahan on monday, Iranian Deputy Defense Minister…

Qatar Buys Two AN/AAQ-24 (V)N Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures Systems

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Qatar of two AN/AAQ-24(V)N Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) systems and related equipment for an estimated cost of $86 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Qatar Pays $36 Million to Update Its Early…

Saudi Arabia Still Has Not Repaid the Pentagon Military Expenses Totaling $181M

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Pentagon was set to outline new military options to President Donald Trump on Friday to respond to an attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil industry, but Riyadh still has an unpaid bill with the Pentagon for $181 million over assistance in Yemen, learned BulgarianMilitary, quoting Defense News. Read more: Russia is Trying to Sell…

Saudi Arabia Needs Israeli Iron Dome to Protect Itself

TEL AVIV, (BM) - The US Department of Defense has announced it will send additional troops and possibly the Israeli Iron Dome system to Saudi Arabia and the UAE to reinforce air defenses. While the exact locations for additional air defenses have not been announced, the most likely deployment would be along Saudi Arabia’s northern border…

According Germany, Iran Has Been Trying to Acquire Mass Destruction Weapons

BERLIN, (BM) - A new German intelligence report from the state of Hesse on Wednesday outlined the Islamic Republic of Iran’s illicit espionage activities in the central European country, including efforts to obtain weapons of mass destruction during 2018, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting The Jerusalem Post. Read more: Iran Has Been…

Elbit Systems of America Buys Night Vision Business of L3Harris Totaling $350M

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that its U.S. subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America, completed the acquisition of the Night Vision business of L3Harris Technologies for a purchase price of $350 million. Read more: Elbit`s JFST System Has Been Ordered by UK Totaling $38 Million Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, Elbit Systems…

A Promise from Saudi to Show ‘Material Evidence’ for Iranian Attack over Saudi Oil Industry

JEDDAH/NEW YORK, (BM) - Saudi Arabia said it would show evidence on Wednesday linking regional rival Tehran to an unprecedented attack on its oil industry that Washington believes originated from Iran in a dangerous escalation of Middle East frictionslearned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Reuters. Tehran has denied involvement in the Sept. 14…

Israel`s Elbit Unveils Anti-Drone Protection and Neutralization System

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Elbit Systems has launched a vehicular configuration of the ReDrone anti-drone protection and neutralization system in a bid to meet the increasing demand for protection of vehicles and convoys against hostile drones, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Israel Defense. Read more: Israeli Company to Supply Protection Radars…

Russia is Trying to Sell S-400 Missile Systems to Saudi Arabia

MOSCOW, (BM) - Russia is ready to aid the defense of Saudi Arabia if its leadership decides to purchase Russian weapons, learned BulgarianMilitary, quoting Defence 360 Europe. Read more: S-400 Missile System Will be Part of Joint Russian-Serbian Exercise "In order to protect "our kind", our country, we are ready to provide the corresponding…

Israeli Company to Supply Protection Radars to Unspecified Customer in South East Asia

TEL AVIV, (BM) - ELTA Systems, a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), was awarded a contract by an unspecified customer in South East Asia to supply its newest version of the ELM-2114 family of Perimeter Protection Radars, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Israel Defense. The radars are to be installed around the perimeter of…

Drone Attacks on Two Saudi Arabian Factories

RIYADH (BM) - Drone attacks on two Saudi Aramco factories in Abqaiq and Khurais provinces on Saturday sparked fires that the state oil company brought under control, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Reuters. The precise targets and the extent of possible damage were unclear. Aramco did not immediately respond to a request for comment. …

Israeli Company Introduces Vehicular Anti-Drone Innovative System

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Addressing the increasing demand for protection of vehicles and convoys against hostile drones, Elbit Systems is introducing ReDrone Vehicular Tactical System, a vehicular configuration of the Company’s operational anti-drone protection and neutralization system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Israel`s General…

Rockets Were Fired Toward Israel, in Response, Israeli Tank Destroys Two Hamas Posts

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Three rockets were fired toward Israeli communities north of the Gaza Strip on Wednesday afternoon, in the second such attack from the Palestinian enclave in as many days, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting The Times of Israel. Read more: Hezbollah Will Hit More Targets of ‘Weak and Debilitated’ Israel, Hassan Nasrallah…

Elbit`s JFST System Has Been Ordered by UK Totaling $38 Million

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Elbit Systems announced that its UK subsidiary, Elbit Systems UK Ltd., ("Elbit Systems UK"), was awarded an approximately $38 million contract from the UK Ministry of Defence ("UK MoD") to supply comprehensive JFST (Joint Fires Synthetic Training) systems to the British Army, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Elbit…

Israeli Company Unveils New Wearable Technologies for Infantry Commanders and Soldiers

HAIFA, (BM) - Elbit Systems DSEI 2019 display (booth S-2 120 and Royal Navy booth) will include new wearable devices for the dismounted warrior, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Israel Defense Force May Receive a New Assault Automatic Rifle ‘Arad’ As warfare becomes increasingly networked, Elbit Systems’ new devices address the…

US Air Force F-35s and F-15s Dropped 36,000 kg. of Bombs on ISIS in Iraq (Video)

BAGHDAD, (BM) - US Air Force F-35s and F-15s dropped 36,000 kilograms of bombs on an ISIS “infested” island in Iraq, leading to massive explosions and plumes of smoke that rose into the air just before dawn on Tuesday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting The Jerusalem Post. Read more: Dozens Soldiers Have Been Killed in the Northwest Nigeria…

Israel Defense Force May Receive a New Assault Automatic Rifle ‘Arad’

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Israel Defense Forces in the near future may receive a new rifle weapon. Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) introduced a new assault (automatic) rifle of its own design and production of "Arad", learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar. Read more: H&K Will Soon Begin Delivering Thousands of 7.62mm Marksman Rifles to the…

Saudi-led Coalition Downed a Houthi Drone Sent to the Kingdom

RIYADH, (BM) - Saudi-led coalition forces early Tuesday announced it downed a drone Houthi rebels in Yemen sent to the kingdom, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Yeni Safak. The drone was intercepted over Sadah province in Yemen, according to coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki. Read more: Saudi Troops Have Arrived in Yemen; Iran Warns…

Israeli Drone Was Shot Down and Seized by the Hamas, Palestinian Media Said

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Palestinian media reported that the drone was shot down and was seized by the Hamas terror group, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting TTI. Read more: Hezbollah Downs Israeli Drone The Israel Defense Forces said Tuesday morning that one of its drones had fallen in the Gaza Strip overnight. In a statement, the military…

Loud Explosions at an Arms Depot in Iraq Used by an Shiite Militia

BAGHDAD, (BM) - Loud explosions were reported early Tuesday at a warehouse in Iraq apparently used by an Shiite militia, seemingly the latest of a string of attacks targeting Iranian-backed groups in western Iraq and eastern Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting The Times of Israel. The explosions were reported near the city of Hit in…

Iran Has Been Developing Nuclear Weapons at a New Secret Site (Video)

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Iran had been developing nuclear weapons at a secret site near the city of Abadeh, but that Tehran destroyed the facility after learning it had been exposed, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting ArabNews. Read more: Iranian Secret Nuclear Warehouse Was Found It…

Israeli Defence Market: Rafael Enters Unmanned Aerial Platform Domain

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., developer and manufacturer of some of the world’s most groundbreaking technologies for air, land, naval, space and cyber applications, announces it has completed, with its partner, Mr. Avichai Stolero, the acquisition of Aeronautics Ltd., one of Israel’s leading developers of unmanned aerial…

Israel Sells G2 Drone to Undisclosed Country in West Africa

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Aero-Sentinel Company, an Israeli manufacturer of UAV systems, recently won a tender to supply its G2 drone to a security agency in a West African country for surveillance missions, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Israel Defense. Read more: An Israeli UAV Is the First to be Able to Transport Casualties or Others Needing…

Two Russian Su-57 Have Been Deployed in Syria for the Second Time

DAMASCUS, (BM) - Now according to Krasnaya Zvezda, the official newspaper of the Russian Ministry of Defense reports about two Su-57 Frazors having been deployed for a second time to Khmeimin Air Force Base, located near the coastal city of Jableh and Latakia (Syria), learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Fighter Jets World. Read more: Turkey…

Israel`s Rada Will Unveil Two New Radars at the DSEI 2019 Exhibition

TEL AVIV, (BM) - RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. will unveil two new radars, the aCHR and the xMHR, at the DSEI 2019 Defense and Security exhibition and conference taking place in London, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Israel’s Selected Iron Fist Active Protection System Incorporates RADA’s Hemispheric Radars The ‘advanced…

Israel`s Rafael Unveils Its Trophy Active Protection System

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Israel`s Rafael is participating at DSEI 2019, 10-13 September, ExCel Exhibition Center, London, UK, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: The German army will test the Israeli developed Trophy protection system for its Leopard 2 tanks RAFAEL is a pioneer developer of various categories of land systems, including Remote…

Israel`s General Robotics Unveils Its New Pitbull-3 Anti-Drone RWS

JERUSALEM, (BM) - General Robotics Ltd., – a company specializing in developing, manufacturing and marketing advanced robotic systems for defense and homeland security applications – will reveal, for the first time at DSEI 2019, the new anti-drone remote controlled weapon station with its latest features, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting…

Israel`s Elbit Systems to Present C4I Battlefield Management Systems at DSEI

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Elbit Systems UK will showcase advanced systems across all areas of defensive capabilities at this year’s DSEI, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according company statement. Read more: Elbit Systems US Acquires Harris’ Night Vision Business for $350 Million The full range of capabilities will be located on stand S2-120, and…

Iran Introduced Its Home-Made Mobin Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

MOSCOW, (BM) - Iran has introduced one of the latest models of its home-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at the international MAKS 2019 air show in the Russian city of Zhukovsky, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting PressTV. Read more: Iran Unveiled a New Radar Air Defense System The three-meter-long drone, named Mobin, weighs 670kg…

Rafael Expands Operations in India and Announces New Facility with ASTR

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Astra Rafael Communication System (ARC), a Joint Venture between Astra Microwave Pvt Ltd. and RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. of Israel, inaugurated their state-of-the-art facility at Hardware Technology Park, Hyderabad on 27 August 2019, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Rafael statement. Read more: India Will Use…

Israel’s Selected Iron Fist Active Protection System Incorporates RADA’s Hemispheric Radars

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Israel`s Rada announced that the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) selected the Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS), manufactured by Elbit Systems/IMI, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The Iron Fist incorporates Rada’s software defined Compact Hemispheric Radars (CHR). The award of the contract for the program and its…

Elbit Systems to Supply Electronic Warfare Suite for the Portuguese KC-390 Sircraft

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Elbit Systems announces that it was selected by the Portuguese Ministry of Defense (MoD) to supply a complete Electronic Warfare (EW) suite for the Portuguese Air Forces’ (PtAF) new KC-390 multi-mission aircraft, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Elbit Systems US Acquires Harris’ Night Vision Business for $350 Million…

The Defence Tech Advancements Help Israel to Defend Itself or Prepare for War

WASHINGTON, (BM) - On Aug. 22 a rocket was launched from the Gaza Strip aimed at Israel. An alert was activated in an open area where the rocket was projected to land. The rocket was one of more than 1,600 fired at Israel over the last year, half by Gaza-based militants. Each time, a sophisticated system of sirens warn residents in affected areas.…

Middle East: Lebanon Has a Right to Defend Itself After Israeli Drone Attack, Michel Aoun Said

BEIRUT, (BM) - Lebanon's President Michel Aoun said on Monday his country had a right to defend itself after Israeli drone strikes that were like a "declaration of war", learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting the Jerusalem Post "What happened was similar to a declaration of war which allows us to resort to our right to defending our…

29 Countries in Jordan for ‘Eager Lion’ Exercise

AMMAN, (BM) - Gen. Brad Swanson expressed gratitude to the Kingdom of Jordan’s armed forces on Sunday for hosting “Eager Lion” training drills, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting the Jerusalem Post. The Jordan Times reported that 8,000 personnel from 29 countries are participating. Jordanian Brig.-Gen. Mohammad Thalji addressed a press…

Israel is Behind Iraq Air Strikes, US Officials Confirm

WASHINGTON, (BM) - US officials have confirmed that Israel was behind recent airstrikes on alleged weapons depots in Iraq, which were ostensibly being used by Iran to transfer arms to Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting MEMO. Senior US officials yesterday told the New York Times that Israel has carried out “several strikes in recent…

Kuwait and the US Navy Buy M61A2 20 MM Gun Systems for F/A-18E/F Aircraft

WASHINGTON, (BM) - General Dynamics is awarded a $20,780,430 modification P00005 to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-18-C-1023), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: The Saudi and Kuwait`s Abrams Tanks to be Updated with J7 Control Units This modification provides for procurement of 66 M61A2 20 MM Gun Systems in…

Israeli Soldiers Opened Fire at a Civilian Airplane Flying Over the Golan Heights

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Soldiers opened fire at a crop-dusting plane flying over the Golan Heights on Wednesday, mistaking it for an infiltrating aircraft from Syria, in what the Israel Defense Forces called a “serious incident”, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting The Times of Israel. Read more: Israel Has Carried Out Several Strikes on…

Israel Has Carried Out Several Strikes on Iranian-Controlled Bases in Syria and Iraq

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Israel has carried out several strikes on Iranian-controlled bases in Syria and Iraq in recent weeks with permission from the United States and Russia, learned bulgarianMilitary.com. Moscow and Washington agreed that the Jewish state could conduct these attacks on Iranian targets in order to “ensure Israel’s security,” the…

Israel Sells Sophisticated Spy Planes to UAE

JERUSALEM, (BM) - A report prepared by the law firm “Appleby” and published by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz revealed that the UAE had signed a contract with the Israeli occupation to get sophisticated spy planes, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting MEMO. Read more: Israel`s Rafael Unveils its Next-Gen Flagship Solutions for Land and Air…

Syrian Rebels Withdraw from Idlib’s Khan Shaikhoun

IDLIB, (BM) - Syrian opposition fighters have withdrawn from a key town in Syria's rebel-held Idlib province, northwest of the country, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting AlJazeera. Read more: Terrorists are Trying to Expand the Area Controlled by Them in Syria`s Idlib, Russia said "Khan Shaikhoun has become completely surrounded by…

Israel`s Rafael Unveils its Next-Gen Flagship Solutions for Land and Air Applications

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. is participating at MSPO 2019, Kielce, Poland September 3-6, and presenting an array of its flagship solutions for land and air applications, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Rafael Will Present Solutions for Air Battlespace Dominance to the Paris Air Show With vast R&D,…

According Iraq, Israel is Responsible for the Explosions in the Saqr Military Base

BAGHDAD, (BM) - An Iraqi defense official blamed Israel for carrying out strikes in the country with US backing, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Israel Defense. Following the series of explosions earlier this week in a weapons depot controlled by an Iranian-backed militia in Baghdad, the official told Asharq Al-Awsat that “It is obvious…

Bahrain Purchases Raytheon`s Patriot Air and Missile Defense Systems

ANDOVER, (BM) - The Kingdom of Bahrain signed an agreement to purchase Raytheon's combat-proven Patriot air and missile defense system from the U.S. Army, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Bahrain Spends $2.478 Billion for Patriot Missile Systems and Equipment This letter of offer and acceptance allows the U.S. government to begin…

Israeli Spike NLOS Missile Will Be Tested from U.S. Apache Helicopters

JERUSALEM, (BM) - The US Army will hold a demonstration later this month to determine if it can fire Rafael Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) missiles from US helicopters, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Israel Defense. Read more: Rafael performed a first test of launch of its Spike –NLOS from a light vehicle (video) The service is set…

‘We Urge Our Allies and Partners to Increase the Pressure on the Iranian Regime’, Pompeo said

WASHINGTON, (BM) - US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday urged to international community to step up pressure on Iran, warning that time was running out before a UN arms embargo on Tehran expires, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting The Times of Israel. Read more: Iran to Israel: Israeli Involvement in US-led Coalition in the Gulf…

Iran Unveiled a New Radar Air Defense System

TEHRAN, (BM) - Iran unveiled a new radar air defense system on Saturday it says is capable of detecting missiles and drones at a range of 400 kilometers (250 miles), learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Israel Defense. Read more: Iran Has Developed Highly Capable Surface-to-air Missile (SAM) Systems The “Falaq” is a locally overhauled…

Terrorists are Trying to Expand the Area Controlled by Them in Syria`s Idlib, Russia said

MOSCOW, (BM) - The Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Sides in Syria has registered militants’ movement near the Idlib de-escalation zone, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting TASS. Read more: US-Turkey Safe Zone Agreement is a ‘Blatant Attack and Aggression’, Syria Said "About 120 Hayat Tahrir al-Sham militants, three…

US-Turkey Safe Zone Agreement is a ‘Blatant Attack and Aggression’, Syria Said

DAMASCUS, (BM) - The Syrian government has called the agreement between Turkey and the United States regarding a safe zone in northern Syria a "blatant attack" on the country's sovereignty, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Al Jazeera. Read more: War in Syria – Syrian Army Repels Terrorist Attacks Near al-Zakat-Hasraya at Last 24 Hours …

Iran to Israel: Israeli Involvement in US-led Coalition in the Gulf Would Have “Disastrous Consequences”

TEHRAN, (BM) - Iran’s defense minister said Thursday that the formation of a US-led flotilla in the Gulf would “increase insecurity” and any Israeli involvement would have “disastrous consequences” for the region, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting The Times of Israel. Tehran and Washington have been locked in a battle of nerves since US…

Israel`s Elbit to Upgrade Tanks and Radio Systems for Army of South East Asia Totaling $80 million

HAIFA, (BM) -- Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that it was awarded a contract valued at approximately $80 million to upgrade tanks and supply radio systems for an Army of a country in South East Asia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Brazil Buys E-LynX Radio by Elbit Systems for Its Marine Corps The contract will be performed…

Two Israeli-Made Orbiter-3 Tactical Drones Were Shot Down in Libya (Video)

TRIPOLI, (BM) - Two Israeli-made Orbiter-3 tactical drones were shot down by in Libya by troops allied with strongman Khalifa Haftar’s Libyan National Army (LNA), learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting JPost. Until now i am surprised that no one ever highlighted the presence of Israeli/Azerbaijan-made Orbiter-3 UASs which was supplied to #GNA…

War in Syria – Syrian Army Repels Terrorist Attacks Near al-Zakat-Hasraya at Last 24 Hours

DAMASCUS, (BM) - Syrian army repels large attack by terrorists in direction of al-Zakat-Hasraya, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Syrian agency SANA. Read more: Heavy Bombardment in Syria’s Last Rebel-Held Province A military source said that terrorist organizations in Hama northern countryside starting from 23:00 pm on 06-08-2019 had…

Israel`s Rada Announced New Orders Totaling $9 Million for Radar systems and Avionics

NETANYA, (BM) - RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. announced that it has received $9 million in new orders in July 2019, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according company statement. $8 million of the orders are for RADA’s radar systems, while $1 million are avionics orders. Applications for the radar systems are for C-UAV (counter UAV), VSHORAD…

Innovative Armored Fighting Vehicle Was Unveiled by Israel`s Elbit Systems

HAIFA, (BM) - Elbit Systems has concluded extensive testing and carried out a series of successful capability demonstrations of its innovative Armored Fighting Vehicle (AFV), as part of the CARMEL Future Combat Vehicle project of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according company statement. Read more: Elbit…

Qatar Pays $36 Million to Update Its Early Warning Radar

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Raytheon has been awarded a $36,250,251, firm-fixed-price contract modification (P00014) to previously awarded contract FA8730-17-C-0010 for the Qatar Early Warning Radar (QEWR), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Qatar to Spend $2.2 Billion for Aditional Integrated Air and Missile Defense Capability This…

Egypt Pays $554M to Material and Labor Services in Support Its Navy Ships

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Egypt of Follow-On Technical Support (FOTS) for various ships for an estimated cost of $554 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Egypt Will Buy Six Frigates from Germany at a Total Value of 2.3 Billion Euros The…

Russia and Iran May Shortly Hold a Joint Naval Exercise in the Area of the Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, (BM) - Russia and Iran may shortly hold a joint naval exercise in the area of the Strait of Hormuz, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Iranian Navy Commander Hossein Khanzadi statement. "A joint Russian-Iranian exercise is expected to be held shortly in the Indian Ocean. The exercise may also be held in the northern part of the…

Egypt Plans to Modify Its M48A3 Chaparral Fire Unit System Totaling $17 Million

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Egypt plans to modify its M48A3 Chaparral Fire Unit system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according US DoD statement on Friday. Read more: Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected Vehicles Have Been Delivered to Egypt According the signed contract, ProjectXYZ Inc., Huntsville, Alabama, was awarded a $17,227,000 firm-fixed-price…

Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected Vehicles Have Been Delivered to Egypt

LONDON, (BM) - Egypt has received 930 surplus US mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles (MRAPs) and has requested another 1,000, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Jane`s. Read more: Egypt Will Buy Six Frigates from Germany at a Total Value of 2.3 Billion Euros It said the final shipment of 101 MRAPs arrived in Alexandria in May,…

Israeli Navy Received INS Magen – Next-Generation SA’AR-6 Class Missile Corvette

JERUSALEM, (BM) - On May 23, 2019, the world’s most modern corvette was named INS Magen at a ceremony in Kiel, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. This marks another important milestone in the ongoing program of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems as General Contractor to build four next-generation SA’AR-6 class missile corvettes for the Israeli Navy. …

UK ‘Condemned’ Khashoggi’s Murder and Sold Arms to Saudi Totaling $810 Million

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The UK licensed £648 million ($810 million) worth of arms to Saudi Arabia during the six months that followed the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting MEMO. The sale, uncovered in newly released arms export statistics, was carried out at the time when the UK government said that it…

Iran Has Captured 17 Spies Working for the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

TEHRAN, (BM) - Iran has captured 17 spies working for the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency and some have been sentenced to death, learned Bulgarianmilitary.com, quoting Reuters and according Iranian media report on Monday. Read more: CIA Agents Have Been Arrested For Cyber Espionage in Iran State television quoted the Intelligence Ministry…

Saudi Arabia Buys Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Totaling $1,4 Bn

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia buys Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) from US totaling $1,4 billion, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. According the U.S. Department of Defense, Lockheed Nartin has been awarded $ $1,473,941,756 for the procurement of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Interceptor support items in…

Tension in the Gulf: A British-Flagged Tanker Has Been Seized by Iran

DUBAI, (BM) - A British-flagged tanker has been seized by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and the British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt says the tanker seizure shows Iran is choosing "a dangerous path of illegal and destabilising behaviour" , learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting MEMO. #BREAKING British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt says the…

L3 Technologies and SAMI in Joint Venture Agreement for EO/IR and Special Mission Systems

LE BOURGET, (BM) - L3 Technologies announced today that it has signed a joint venture agreement with Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) to collaborate on electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) and special mission systems projects within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according company`statement. The…

The Home-Made ‘Mohajer 6’ Combat UAVs Have Been Delivered to Iranian Ground Force

TEHRAN, (BM) - The Iranian Army Ground Force on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, has received 3 new home-made combat drones, namely 'Mohajer 6'. Mohajer-6 is the first UAV of the Mohajer family that is armed with a guided weapon system and is bigger than the other types of Mohajer family, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Army Recognition. …

Two New F-35 Fighter Jets Raising the Number of Stealth Aircraft in Israel’s Arsenal

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Two new F-35 “Adir” fighter jets landed at Nevatim Airbase on Sunday, raising the number of advanced stealth aircraft in Israel’s arsenal to 16, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Israel Defense. “The ongoing procurement of the ‘Adir’ is another expression of the long-term military cooperation between Israel and the US,…

Syrian Airstrikes Killed Nine Civilians in Rebel-Held Northwest Syria

DAMASCUS, (BM) - Regime airstrikes on Tuesday killed nine civilians in rebel-held northwest Syria, the target of months of regime and Russian bombardment, France 24 said. Three children were among the nine killed outside Maaret al-Numan, a town located in a southern strip of Idlib province, said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Read…

Israel is Preparing for a “Possible” Military Confrontation with Iran

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Israel’s Minister of Regional Cooperation Tzachi Hanegbi said on last Friday that Israel is preparing for a “possible” military confrontation with Iran and its military wings in the next two years, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting MEMO. Speaking to Israel Hayom, Hanegbi – who is also a member of Israel’s security cabinet…

UAE, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Vietnam Have Displayed Interest in the Russian Frigate Gepard-3.9

ST.PETERSBURG, (BM) - Military delegations from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Vietnam have displayed interest in the Russian-made frigate Gepard-3.9 learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting TASS. The military attache from Nigeria, the delegations of the UAE, Saudi and Vietnamese navies and the armed forces of Namibia,…

Iran Threatens Britain Again, London is Sending Second Warship in the Gulf Region

DUBAI, LONDOM, (BM) - Britain will soon be “slapped in the face” for the capture of an Iranian supertanker last week, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Reutres. “Iran’s strong establishment will soon slap Britain in the face for daring to seize the Iranian oil tanker,” cleric Kazem Sedighi told worshippers during Tehran’s Friday prayer…

Rafael Has Been Awarded a $100 Million Contract to Supply Barak-8 Missiles to India

HYDERABAD, (BM) - At a ceremony yesterday (July 11th, 2019) by KRAS (Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems Ltd. India), RAFAEL presented a $100 M contract to KRAS for the manufacturing of 1,000 BARAK 8/ MRSAM missile kits to be supplied to BDL via IAI for further integration purposes, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according company`statement. Read…

Qatar to Spend $2.2 Billion for Aditional Integrated Air and Missile Defense Capability

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Raytheon Company announced it was awarded two direct commercial sales contracts by the State of Qatar for additional integrated air and missile defense capability, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The contracts, worth approximately $2.2 billion, include the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System, final certification…

A New Chemical Experts Team Will Investigate Nine Alleged Attacks in Syria

THE HAGUE, (BM) - A new team established by the global chemical weapons watchdog to attribute blame for the use of banned munitions in Syria will investigate nine alleged attacks during the country’s civil war, including in the town of Douma, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Reuters. Read more: There is Alarming Likelihood That Syria…

Britain Would Face “Repercussions” Over the Seizure of an Iranian Oil Tanker, Iran Says

TEHRAN, (BM) - Tehran said Wednesday that Britain would face “repercussions” over the seizure of an Iranian oil tanker after denying earlier in the week that the ship detained in Gibraltar was carrying crude to Syria, which would put it in violation of EU sanctions, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting the Times of Israel. Iran’s President…

Rafael`s Weapon System SPICE 1000 Has Made a Fundamental Contribution to Our Defense, Israeli PM said

TEL AVIV, (BM) - At a festive ceremony held on Tuesday, the President of the State of Israel, Reuven Rivlin, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Benjamin Netanyahu, and Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi, awarded the Israel Defense Prize to projects and operations that contributed to the security of Israel and to its qualitative military edge…

Argentina, Djibouti, Iraq, Lebanon and Romania Purchase Tactical Vehicles by Oshkosh Totaling $320 Million

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Argentina, Djibouti, Iraq, Lebanon and Romania purchase family of medium tactical vehicle variants by Oshkosh totaling $320 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: BAE Systems Develops New Amphibious Combat Vehicle for U.S. Marine According US Department of Defense work will be performed in Oshkosh, Wisconsin,…

The Saudi and Kuwait`s Abrams Tanks to be Updated with J7 Control Units

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The US company Honeywell International was awarded a $16,523,132 contract to supply J7 control units to Saudi and Kuwait`s Abrams tanks, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Meggitt Will Provide the Auxiliary Cooling and Power System for the Abrams Programme for $37 Million The M1 Abrams is designed for modern…

Qatar`s Deal for Eurofighter Typhoon with UK is Largest Ever, Experts said

LONDON, (BM) - Qatar's deal with the United Kingdom in 2018 to procure Eurofighter Typhoon multirole fighters and BAE Systems Hawk advanced jet trainers is the largest deal to have been supported through UK export credit, it has been revealed, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Jane`s. Read more: RAF Lossiemouth Has Received a Fourth…

Lebanon is Starting to Modernize and Repair Its Armed Caravan Aircraft AC-208B

BEIRUT, (BM) - Lebanon is starting to modernize and repair its armed caravan aircrafts, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according U.S. DoD statement. The US company Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $17,7 million contract to provide sustainment services for the Lebanese Air Force Armed Caravan Program, the statement says. Read more: A…

A Conflict in the Persian Gulf Region May Grow Uncontrollably, an Iranian General Says

TEHRAN, (BM) - “Any conflict in the Gulf region may grow uncontrollably,” General Rashid, Commander of Khatam ol-Anbia Headquarters told Fars News Agency, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The comment comes as a result of the American drone shot down earlier in the week and Donald Trump's decision to cancel a military strike in which 150 people…

U.S. Cyber Attacks Against Iranian Missile Systems Have Not Been Successful, Iran said

TEHRAN, (BM) - U.S. cyber attacks against Iranian targets have not been successful, Iran’s minister said on Monday, within days of reports that the Pentagon had launched a long-planned cyber attack to disable his country’s rocket launch systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Reuters. BulgarianMilitary.com recalls that US President…

Iran Has Developed Highly Capable Surface-to-air Missile (SAM) Systems

LONDON, (BM) - The shooting down of a US Navy RQ-4A Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle on 20 June appears to have confirmed that Iran has developed highly capable surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems in recent years, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Jane`s. The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced the incident, saying the…

Elbit Systems to Provide Directed Infrared Countermeasure Totaling $73 Million for German Air Forces

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Elbit Systems announced yesterday that it was awarded an approximately $73 million contract from Diehl Defence to provide J-MUSIC™ Directed Infrared Counter Measure (DIRCM) systems for the German Air Forces' Airbus A400M aircraft, learned bulgarianMilitary.com, according Elbit`s statement. Read more: British Army…

The Israel`s Hermes 900 UAS Has Started Operating Patrol Service in the European Union

TEL AVIV (BM) - Elbit Systems has started operating the maritime UAS patrol service available to countries in the European Union (EU) under a contract between the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) and the Portuguese Company CEiiA, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Israel Defense. Read more: The Israeli Air Force Can Use a Great…

The 16th Annual Spike Missile Users Club Conference Took Place in Slovenia

LJUBLJANA (BM) - For the 16th year in a row, the SPIKE Users Club has gathered, this time in Slovenia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting company`s statement. The SPIKE missile Users Club Meeting (SUCM) was founded by the SPIKE user nations in June 2003, and has become a unique platform for the nations to share their knowledge and…

CIA Agents Have Been Arrested For Cyber Espionage in Iran

TEHRAN, (BM) - A senior Iranian official says that Iran has recently exposed and neutralized a ”large US cyber espionage network,” learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Reuters and the state-owned radio and television broadcasting company IRIB. Read more: A Military Scenario If There Is a Conflict Between Israel and Iran The secretary of…

Military Activities in Idlib Are Ongoing, Russian Military Provides Humanitarian Aid

LATAKIA, (BM) - The temporary accommodation centers in the Syrian province of Latakia have received refugees from the Idlib de-escalation zone where military activities are ongoing, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Spokesman for the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Sides in Syria Sergei Smolinsky statement. Read more:…

Planes From the Saudi-led Military Coalition Bombed Areas Around the Yemen`s Capital Sanaa

SANAA, (BM) - Planes from the Saudi-led military coalition fighting in Yemen bombed areas around the capital Sanaa on Thursday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, wuoting Reuters. On Wednesday, the coalition vowed to respond firmly to a Houthi missile attack on a civilian airport in southern Saudi Arabia that wounded 26 people. Read more:…

Kuwait Will Repair and Order Spare Parts for Its Boeing F-18 Super Hornet Squadron Totaling $41 Million

KUWAIT CITY, (BM) - Kuwait will repair and order spare parts for its Boeing F-18 Super Hornet squadron totaling $41 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The information comes from the US Department of Defense, after a contract has been signed with Boeing Co yesterday, June 12. Read more: The United States Reported a Decrease of Nearly $…

Israeli Aircraft Hit Hamas Underground Facilities in the Gaza Strip Early Today

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Israeli aircraft hit Hamas underground facilities in the Gaza Strip early Thursday after a rocket fired at southern Israel was shot down in the first such attack since Israel and terror groups in the coastal enclave fought a vicious two-day battle last month, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting The Times of Israel. The IDF…

Iran-Backed Houthi Rebels Hits a Saudi Airport With ‘Cruise Missile’ (Photo & Video)

RIYADH, (BM) - A missile attack on an airport in Saudi Arabia has left at least 26 injured, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting The Sun and according officials in the desert kingdomstatement. Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen said they carried out the attack on Abha airport, in south-western Saudi Arabia, using cruise missiles. The…

Rafael Unveils a Unique SAR Feature for Its Litening and Reccelite EO Pods

TEL AVIV (BG) - Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. is unveiling it has upgraded its fifth generation Litening and Reccelite systems, effectively transforming them from traditional EO pods into EO+, with the addition of a unique SAR feature and the optional application of additional EO+ features, such as (EW, Comm, IRST). This constitutes a…

Israel Has Successfully Tested a New Automatic Target Recognition for Its Spice-250 Air-to-Surface Munition

HAIFA, (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Israeli company Rafael unveils it has successfully tested and demonstrated a new ATR (Automatic Target Recognition) capability for its SPICE-250 air-to-surface munition, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Spice (250, 1000, 2000) is a family of stand-off, autonomous, air-to-ground weapon systems that attack…

Iran Has Presented Its Missile Defence System Khordad 15 (Video)

TEHRAN, (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Iranian Ministry of Defence has presented a new missile defence system, its own production – Khordad 15, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting the Bulgarian National Radio. According to Minister of Defence, Brigadier General Amir Hatami, the system is capable of finding various targets, including…

UAE: the Attack on Four Tankers is Coordinated Operation Most Likely by a State Actor (Photos)

NEW YORK, (BGM) - The United Arab Emirates told United Nations Security Council members on Thursday that attacks on four tankers off its coast on May 12 bore the hallmarks of a “sophisticated and coordinated operation,” most likely by a state actor, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Reuters. In a document on the briefing to Security…

Rafael Will Present Solutions for Air Battlespace Dominance to the Paris Air Show

JERUSALEM, (BGM) - Rafael is bringing its combat-proven, globally-supplied advanced solutions to the Paris Air Show, Le Bourget, June 17-21, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Rafael’s cutting-edge systems serve as stand-alone solutions as well a comprehensive end-to-end package, providing a force multiplier to any platform or application. Read…

Iran Has A Ballistic Missile “Khorramshahr variant”, In Violation of UN Security Council Resolution

JERUSALEM, (BGM) - Israel says Iran continues ballistic missile launches, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Jane`s. Iran launched a Khorramshahr medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) in December 2018, the Israeli representative to the UN told the Security Council in a letter released on 5 June. Danny Danon said there had been seven…

Israel Will Unveil the New Tactical UAS T-Heron on the Upcoming Paris Air Show

JERUSALEM, (BGM) - In the upcoming Paris Air Show, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will unveil the new tactical Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) of the Heron Family: the T-Heron, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Israel Defense. Designed for tactical missions on the battlefield, the T-Heron is expected to be used by ground forces and coast…

Rafael Will Hold a Special Event in Bulgaria in the Fields of Air, Land, Naval and Cyber Defense

PANAGYURISHTE, (BGM) - Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. will hold a special event in Sofia next week, focused on industrial and technological cooperation between Rafael and Bulgarian companies, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, axxording Rafael`s press release. Read more: Rafael Presents a Solution for Enhanced 8X8 Combat Vehicle Survivability…

Russia and Syria Blame U.S. Military of a Humanitarian Crisis in Refugee Camps

MOSCOW, (BGM) - By joint statement, released yesterday, The Russian Federation and the Syrian Arab Republic blame U.S. Military of a humanitarian crisis in Rukban and al-Hol refugee camps, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting the Russian Ministry of Defence. Here's the full text of the statement without editor`s correction: JOINT…

Increased U.S. Presence In Our Region Is Dangerous and It Threatens International Peace, Iran Said

TEHRAN (BGM) - Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday that the U.S. decision to deploy more troops to the Middle East in response to the perceived threat from Iran was “extremely dangerous” for peace, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Reuters. The U.S. military on Friday accused Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) of…

There Were No Chemical Attacks in Syria’s Idlib De-Escalation Zone, Russia said

MOSCOW, (BGM) - There were no chemical attacks in Syria’s Idlib de-escalation zone on May 19 and there could not be any as Syrian government troops declared a unilateral ceasefire from May 18, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting TASS and according Russian Defense Ministry Igor Konashenkov. Read more: The US Suspects a New Chemical Attack of…

Rouhani warns US: Iran Will Not Surrender to U.S. Pressure Even If the Country is Bombed

TEHRAN (BGM) - Iran will not surrender to pressure from the United States even if the country is bombed, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has warned, amid weeks of heated rhetoric and hostility between Washington and Tehran, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting MEY. Read more: A Military Scenario If There Is a Conflict Between Israel and Iran…

Rafael Presents a Solution for Enhanced 8X8 Combat Vehicle Survivability and Maneuverability

MADRID (BGM) - At Feindef 2019, Rafael will exhibit its solutions, with its local Spanish subsidiary PAP Tecnos, for Spain’s planned 8X8 combat vehicle program, offering a complete package of systems to enable and enhance full ground combat vehicle survivability, maneuverability and lethality, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Rafael`s…

The Air Forces of Israel and Cyprus are Conducting a Joint Exercise in the Area of Nicosia

NICOSIA (BGM) - The air forces of Israel and Cyprus are conducting a joint exercise in the area of Nicosia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Israel Defense. The drills, which began on Monday, are scheduled to last until May 29, according to the Greek Reporter. Meanwhile, the British Royal Air Force has deployed several F-35 stealth…

Syrian Government Troops Repelled Attacks by Militants in Syria’s Idlib Province

DAMASCUS (BGM) - Syrian government troops on Wednesday morning repelled three big attacks by militants in Syria’s Idlib province, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according the Russian Ministry of Defence statement and quoted by TASS. It said in a statement that 500 Nusra front militants, seven tanks, and about 30 pickups mounted with heavy…

Yemen Rebels Attacked a Saudi Airport and Military Base with a Bomb-Laden Drone

DUBAI (BM) - Yemen’s Iranian-allied Houthi rebels said Tuesday they attacked a Saudi airport and military base with a bomb-laden drone, an assault acknowledged by the kingdom as Mideast tensions remain high between Tehran and the United States, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting AP. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. …

At Least 10 Civilians Killed in Russian Air Attack on Town of Kafranbel, Syria

DAMASCUS (BM) - Air attacks by Syrian government ally Russia have killed 10 civilians, including five children, in an opposition-held province in northwest Syria, activists and a monitor have said, hours after Moscow announced a ceasefire, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting AlJazeera. The Russian army said the air raids overnight Sunday on…

Syria, Backed by Russia, Have Unilaterally Ceased Firing in the Northwestern Idlib Province

DAMASCUS (BM) - The Syrian government forces, backed by Russia, have unilaterally ceased firing in the northwestern Idlib province, the last major rebel-held territory, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting AlJazeera. However, opposition activists said shelling and air attacks continued on Sunday despite the announcement. Read more: The…

Bahrain Spends $2.478 Billion for Patriot Missile Systems and Equipment

MANAMA (BM) - The Government of Bahrain has requested to buy sixty (60) Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles, thirty-six (36) Patriot MIM-104E Guidance Enhanced Missiles (GEM-T) missiles with canisters, nine (9) M903 Launching Stations (LS), five (5) Antenna Mast Groups (AMG), three (3) Electrical Power…

Iran’s Top Diplomat: There Will Be No War

DUBAI (BM) - Iran’s top diplomat on Saturday dismissed the possibility of war erupting in the region, saying Tehran did not want a conflict and that no country had the “illusion it can confront Iran”, learned BulgarianMilitary, quoting Reuters. Tensions between Washington and Tehran have increased in recent days, raising concerns about a…

The Syrian Government Is Not Keeping Its Promises of a Ceasefire in Idlib, Turkey said

ISTANBUL, Turkey (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Turkey said on Friday Syrian government forces were violating a ceasefire agreement reached with Russia for Syria’s Idlib, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Reuters. Russia has backed the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, while Turkey has backed some rebels in Syria’s eight-year-old…

Lockheed Martin Teams with Rafael To Market SPICE Air-to-Surface Guidance Kits

TEL AVIV, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Lockheed Martin and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. of Israel, signed a teaming agreement to jointly develop, market, manufacture and support Rafael’s Smart, Precise Impact and Cost-Effective (SPICE™) guidance kits for U.S. sale, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Lockheed Martin`s press…

ISIS Still Poses a Significant Threat to Iraq and Syria

WASHINGTON, the U.S. (BulgarianMilitary.com) - ISIS still poses a significant threat to Iraq and Syria and to the wider world, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting the U.S. MoD. Providing a coalition operations update from Baghdad to reporters at the Pentagon via teleconference, British Army Maj. Gen. Chris Ghika said ISIS has “morphed into…

Qatar Buys 24 AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters and 2,500 AGM-114R Hellfire Missiles

DOHA, Qatar (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The U.S. State Department approved the sale of 24 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to Qatar at an estimated cost of $3 billion, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defense Post. Qatar has requested to purchase 24 AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters, eight AN/APG-78 Fire Control Radars (FCR) with Radar…

B-52 Bombers Have Arrived at a Major American Air Base in Qatar

AL UDEID AIR BASE, DOHA, Qatar (BulgarianMilitary.com) - B-52 bombers ordered by the White House to deploy to the Persian Gulf to counter unspecified threats from Iran have arrived at a major American air base in Qatar, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according to information from U.S. Air force and New York Post. Read more: B-52 in Gulf…

The IDF Combat Engineering Corps Adapts to the Modern Battlefield

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The subterranean medium is the sixth dimension, next to the ground, the air, the sea, outer space and cyberspace. Operational conduct in the subterranean medium conforms to different rules and involves unique methods of operation. In the subterranean medium, a person can easily lose his senses: you…

The US Is Preparing To Transfer Additional Bombers and Patriot Surface-To-Air Missile Systems to the Middle East

WASHINGTON, the U.S. (BulgarianMilitary.com) - According to AP, Washington will take actions to prevent a presumable threat by Iran in the Middle East, sending additional military forces to the region, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: A Military Scenario If There Is a Conflict Between Israel and Iran The matter in hand is a…

Israel Is Preparing For the Worst-Case Scenario in the Gaza Strip

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - According to a research and an analysis of the publications and the comments in a number of media, including Russian ones, Israel is preparing for the worst-case possible scenario of action in the Gaza Strip, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The beginning of the holy month of Ramadan was overshadowed by…

Rafael Will Showcase Its Unique 360° Multi-Layer Maritime Defense Solutions Suite

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - On May 14-16, 2019, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. - a global pioneer in the development and manufacturing of leading defense technologies - will be participating in the IMDEX 2019 at the Changi Exhibition Center in Singapore. Rafael will be showcasing its unique 360° multi-layer naval defense…

The Gaza Strip: Palestinian Citizens Are Killed After Israeli Air Attacks on Saturday

RAMALLAH, State of Palestine (BulgarianMilitary.com) - A Palestinian baby was killed on Saturday as the Israeli military pounded the Gaza Strip with air strikes and artillery, while scores of rockets were fired towards Israel from the coastal enclave, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Middle East Eye. According to the Gaza health…

Chinese-Made Drones Are Allegedly Used by UAE for Deadly Missile Strikes on Tripoli (Photos)

ROME, Italy (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Military analysts are blaming Chinese-made drones for deadly missile strikes on Tripoli as Libyan strongman Gen. Khalifa Haftar tries to conquer the city, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defense News. Aircraft seen circling over the Libyan capital during nighttime raids in recent days were likely…

‘Safe-Zone’ In Syria Has Come Under Intense Aerial Attacks and Shelling Since Tuesday (Video)

DAMASCUS, Syria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Russian and Syrian forces have stepped up air raids and shelling on rebel-held areas of northwestern Syria, the heaviest assault in the area since it was declared a demilitarised zone last year, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting AlJazeera. Villages and towns in northern Hama province and southern…

Iran Showed its Own New Made 35 mm Anti-Aircraft Weapon System

TEHRAN, Iran (BulgarianMilitary.com) - New Iranian-made 35mm anti-aircraft air defense system "Seraj Sadegh 10" showed for the first time to the public during the military parade for National Army Day, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Army Recognition. According to specialist`s analysis, this new air defense system seems to use the Swiss…

IDF Conducted Successful Live-Fire Tests of Its Patriot and Iron Dome Missile Defense Systems

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Israeli Air Force conducted successful live-fire tests of its Patriot and Iron Dome missile defense systems on Tuesday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting The Times of Israel. The exercise had been subjected to the military censor until Wednesday evening. “Air defense soldiers from the…

Qatari Foreign Minister Called for the Effective Disarming of Khalifa Haftar

TRIPOLI, Libya (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani called for the effective disarming of Khalifa Haftar, leader of Libyan National Army, and the withdrawal of his troops from its recently-held areas, according La Repubblica newspaper, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Memo. The…

Satellite Images Captured by the ISI Reveal the Damage to the Attacked Syrian Base

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Syrian media claimed that an Israeli airstrike on a military position in central Syria on April 13 has wounded six soldiers and destroyed several buildings, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Israel Defense. According to media reports, the target was a missile factory in the Masyaf area and the…

Classified Note: French Weapons Are Being Used by the UAE and Saudi Arabia in Yemen

PARIS, France (BulgarianMilitary.com) - French weapons are being used by the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia in Yemen, according to a classified military note revealed on 15 April which contradicts public statements from France's government, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Shephard Media. The note from the French military…

Vasily Nebenzya: Everyone Should Leave Syria, Even Russia

NEW YORK, the United States (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya, stressed that everyone, including Iran, Turkey and even Russia should eventually leave Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Middle East Monitor. The senior Russian diplomat reiterated Moscow’s call for establishing a…

Saudi Arabia Buys THAAD Missile System from Lockheed Martin for $2.5 Billion

RIYADH, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Lockheed Martin Corp. is being awarded a $2,457,390,566 modification (P00015) to a previously-awarded contract HQ0147-17-C-0032 for the production of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors and associated one-shot devices to support the U.S. government (USG) and…

Egypt Will Buy Six Frigates from Germany at a Total Value of 2.3 Billion Euros

BERLIN, Germany (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Egypt continues to renew its armed forces and will buy six frigates from Thyssen Krupp Marine Systems, Germany totaling € 2.3 billion, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The deal between Germany and Egypt includes the sale of military ships, including Meko A200 frigates. This is the second similar deal that…

Rafael Will Showcase a Variety of Solutions for Internal Security and Space During LAAD 2019

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Israeli company Rafael will show at the upcoming LAAD exhibition in Brazil a wide range of developments and solutions in the field of internal security and space, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. A special press release from the Israeli company says "Rafael’s expert capabilities provide…

APCs Transformed into Combat Vehicles

NATO members and additional Land Forces worldwide, are modernizing their armed forces, phasing out obsolete tanks and APCs and transforming them into advanced combat vehicles Evolving to cope with the new trends in land warfare, military forces around the world transform heavy armored and mechanized forces into agile formations. Trading off…

Israeli Company UVision Successfully Demonstrated Two of Its Leading HERO Systems

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Israeli company Uvision , has successfully demonstrated two of its leading HERO systems: the multi-purpose warhead and extended-range Hero-400EC and the high-precision, light-weight man-pack portable Hero-30 to what the company calls a "Strategic" customer in Asia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The…

The Israel State Comptroller is Investigating the Huge Investment in the Israel “Air Force 1”

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Israel state comptroller is investigating the huge investment in the Israel "Air force 1", learned BulgarianMilitary.com While more money is poured into the Israeli "air force one" program, there is no indication when the aircraft will begin to serve the leaders of the country. The Israeli “air…

Israel to Build The New Homes Near Gaza With Reinforced Room Due to Hamas’ Upgraded Rockets Threat

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Israel is getting ready to the increasing threat posed by the improved rockets of the Hamas terror organization in Gaza, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Israeli defence forces (IDF) Home Front Command, after evaluating the rocket and mortar shell threat on the Gaza Strip border, decided to instruct…

Benjamin Netanyahu Tells Vladimir Putin Israel Will Continue to Operate Against Iranian Targets in Syria

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Russian President Vladimir Putin that Israel will continue to operate against Iranian targets in Syria. This after a meeting in Moscow on Feb 27, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The Israeli prime mister was accompanied by Head of Military Intelligence…

Four Multi-Function Digital Radars Will Be Installed on the Navy’s Sa’ar 6-Class Corvettes

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - ELTA Systems, a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), was awarded a contract by the Systems Missiles and Space Group of IAI to supply to the Israeli Navy four ELM-2248 MF-STARs Multi-Function Digital Radars, based on the latest Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology, learned…

Rafael Developed a Miniature Electro-Optical Tactical Loitering Munition

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Israeli companies are continuing to develop loitering weapon systems. Rafael has unveiled a miniature electro-optical tactical loitering munition, designed for light maneuvering ground forces such as infantry, Marines or Special Forces, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. FireFly is also known as the…

The Israeli Company DSraider Developed a Revolutionary Personal Vehicle (Video)

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Transporting soldiers and equipment through rough terrains requires tactical solutions that could navigate in terrain previously only reached by foot. Israeli company DSraider, has developed a revolutionary personal tactical vehicle for armed forces, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The EZ Raider HD 4…

Israel Unveils Long-Range Missile Against Underground Targets

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Rafael has unveiled the "Rocks" a very long-range air-ground missile with a capability to penetrate heavy protected targets. This the ultimate standoff air-ground weapon against hardened targets, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. According to Rafael, “Rocks” is an advanced, extended stand-off range…

An Israeli UAV Is the First to be Able to Transport Casualties or Others Needing Evacuation from Difficult to Access Locations

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Israeli defence forces (IDF) are evaluating the potential of the Urban Aeronautics (UA) Cormorant VTOL UAS for cargo and casualty evacuation roles, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The tactical robotics Cormorant VTOL UAS recently demonstrated its capability to perform medical evacuation missions in…

A Military Scenario If There Is a Conflict Between Israel and Iran

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - A military confrontation between Iran and Israel will involve at least in the first phase, attacks on Israeli targets by Iranian upgraded rockets deployed in Lebanon, and counter attacks by Israeli air, sea and ground forces. This is the assessment of Israeli experts that have referred to the warning…

Leonardo Signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Abu Dhabi Ship Building

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (BulgarianMilitary.com) – On 19th February 2019 Leonardo announced that the company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) at the IDEX International Defence Exhibition in Abu Dhabi, the UAE, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The goal of the MoU is to enhance the…

The Israeli Company UVision Expands Its Global Presence with the Establishment of UVision-USA

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Armed forces around the world including the U.S army, have identified the operational advantages of using loitering weapon systems. Israeli company Uvision that is developing and manufacturing such systems, has established an American subsidiary, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Uvision USA, a fully…

India Will Use the Rafael BNET Software on All Its Combat Aircrafts

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Israeli company will supply 1000 systems that will be integrated into all the Indian air force combat aircraft, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The BNET is the main communication system of the Israeli air force (IAF) existing and future platforms. The BNET system replaces existing radio systems…

Israeli Company Is Offering Rotary Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (RUAV) to India.

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Steadicopter, the Israeli company is offering its Black Eagle 50 Rotary Unmanned Aerial vehicle (RUAV) to India, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Steadicopter has teamed with Indian company Apollo Micro Systems to jointly promote the sales of system. Read more: India Buys 21 MiG-29 Fighters From…

Israeli and American soldiers have exercised this week the joint deployment in Israel

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Israeli and American soldiers have exercised this week the joint deployment in Israel, in case the U.S will have to deploy forces in Israel during war and ballistic missiles attack on Israeli cities, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. This in preparation for a situation in which the U.S will deploy air…

What Is Iran Doing in Syria?

SOFIA, Bulgaria, Author: Ruslan Trad for Vesti.bg (BulgarianMilitary.com) - In Tehran, the political elite celebrated in front of multi-thousand crowds four decades from the Islamic Revolution that overthrew the government of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi. The end of over 2,500 years of monarchic tradition is one of the most significant dates in…

The German Heron-TP Crews Have Begun Training in the Israeli Tel Nof Air Force Base

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The German air force teams that will operate the Israeli made Heron-TP UAV have begun their training in an Israeli air force base, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The training is taking place in a special complex that was set up in Israel air force (IAF) Tel Nof airbase. The German personnel is part…

Arnold Defense to display FLETCHER Laser Guided Rocket Launcher at IDEX

ABU DHABI, the UAE (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Arnold Defense, the St Louis based manufacturer of 2.75-inch rocket launchers, will be at this year’s International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2019) to showcase the FLETCHER Laser Guided Rocket Launcher, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Arnold Defense’s FLETCHER weapon system, first…

Israel Has Not Yet Responded to Syria’s Accusations of Attacks

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Israel has so far not reacted in any way to Syrian claims that the Israeli defence forces (IDF) have attacked targets near the Syrian city of Quneitra, learned bulgarianMilitary.com. The official Syrian news agency, reported that on Feb.11 an IDF tank or tanks, fired shells at a "destroyed hospital"…

The Israeli Air Force Can Use a Great Number of UAV in Different Missions Simultaneously

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Israeli air force UAV can create more targets for ground forces and in a very short time, thanks to a system developed by Israel aerospace industries (IAI), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The system is combat proven and creates big interest in some foreign defence forces. IAI has developed a…

Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi Confirmed That Israel And Egypt Are Fighting Against ISIS Together (video)

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The cooperation between Egypt and Israel in the fighting against ISIS in the Sinai is now official, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Egypt’s president, Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi has confirmed that Israel is helping Egyptian troops in their fighting against jihadists in the Sinai Peninsula. Read more:…

A HELRAS Dipping Sonar Completed Sea Acceptance Test

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - In a Sea Acceptance Test (SAT) performed by the Israeli Navy, a Helicopter Long-Range Active Sonar (HELRAS) dipping sonar was successfully converted for operation onboard the Seagull, Elbit Systems’ Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. According to Elbit operating a dipping…

Skylark is One of the New Israeli Systems for Tactical Surveillance and Reconnaissance (Video)

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The "Air Force" of the Israeli defence forces (IDF) ground forces is being built in a growing pace, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. In the meantime the Sky Rider UAS unit of the Israeli artillery corps, is now performing services for many other branches of the IDF and that has resulted in the acquisition…

The Israeli Air Force Will Soon Begin the Installation of a Collision Avoidance System on Its Helicopters

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Israeli air force (IAF) will soon begin the installation of a collision avoidance system on its helicopters, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The prototype of the system has been tested by the (IAF) Flight test squadron in the Tel Nof airbase. Read more: Israel chooses between two models of…

Upgrade of the Israeli air force (IAF) C-130 fleet is underway

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The massive upgrade of the Israeli air force (IAF) C-130 fleet is underway and will enable to extend the service life of these aircraft, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. As part of the upgrade, all the engine and directional systems are being digitized. The Auto pilot is being replaced and a new radar…

Rafael performed a first test of launch of its Spike –NLOS from a light vehicle (video)

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Rafael performed a first test of launch of its Spike –NLOS from a light vehicle, learned bulgarianMilitary.com. The missiles were launched to a range of more than 25 kilometers from a newly developed light launcher can be mounted on light SUVs, like the TOMCAR off road light vehicle. Read more:…

Rafael is continuing to develop a 6th generation air-air missile

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Rafael is continuing to develop a 6th generation air-air missile, learned Bulgarianmilitary.com. The missile will have an operational range of well over 100 km. A Rafael source said that there is no immediate operational need for such an air-air missile, but the clients and mainly the Israeli air…

Israeli navy’s SAAR 4.5 missile boats launched Sea – Sea Harpoon missiles (Video)

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - In a unique exercise the Israeli navy's SAAR4.5 missile boats launched Sea – Sea Harpoon missiles and destroyed a ship that simulated an enemy target trying to attack Israeli targets in the Exclusive economic zone (EEZ), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. During the "Sea Of rage" exercise on Jan. 30.  …

The Israeli Air Force has tested a new easier airdrop system

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Precise air drops are in very high priority for the Israeli defence forces (IDF), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. In recent months, the IAF's flight test squadron has tested a new system that makes the airdrop easier and archives great precision. The system was purchased in 2015 but a first series…

Corporate wars: Who will deliver the most accurate missiles to the Israeli army?

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The forces are getting ready in the trenches. They understand that what they saw so far were minor skirmishes and that the real fighting is about to begin. This new situation has been formed by the recent acquisition of state-owned Israel military industries (IMI), by Elbit systems. The outcome is…

According to Experts and Satellite Images a Saudi Ballistic Missile Program Is on

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (BulgarianMilitary.com) — According to experts and the relevant conclusions based on satellite images, a Saudi ballistic missile program is on as reported by The Associated Press on 26th January 2019. The images appear to suggest that within a military base, located deep inside Saudi Arabia, ballistic missiles are…

Israel chooses between two models of American helicopters. Sources – IDF likes Boeing`s CH-47 Chinook more

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Israeli air force (IAF) is accelerating the efforts to select a new heavy helicopter, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The next stage - teams of IAF will soon arrive at the U.S to perform an independent evaluation of the Boeing CH-47 Chinook, and Lockheed Martin CH-53 K helicopters, the two…

The Air Defence Forces of Russia and Egypt to Hold Joint Drills In Fall

MOSCOW, the Russian Federation (BulgarianMilitary.com) – On Monday (21st January), the spokesman of the Russian Southern Military District Col. Vadim Astafyev stated that in the period from late October to early November this year, a joint Russian-Egyptian drill will be held with the participation of the air defence forces of the both sides,…

Israel has performed a limited test of its Arrow-3 ballistic missile defence system

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Israel has performed a limited test of its Arrow-3 ballistic missile defence system over the Mediterranean, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The test was performed in the early morning of Jan. 22 from the Palmachim air base in central Israel. The test was part of the preparations for the full-scale…

Israeli companies change the way of handling Missiles and Satellites

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - This may change what we know about all types of rockets. At this stage the scientists talk in a theoretical mode, but Israeli companies have started to evaluate the operational possibilities. An Israeli company is developing a jell based propellant, that will change the way rockets and satellites are…

Israel has been attacking new Iranian targets near Damascus in the last 24 hours (video)

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - An Israeli air force (IAF) Iron Dome battery in northern Israel has intercepted a Syrian missile launched shortly after an alleged attack of Israeli fighter planes on targets near the Damascus international airport on Jan. 20, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The Israeli defence forces (IDF) confirmed…

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has begun the production of F-35 wing skins

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Israel aerospace industries (IAI) has begun the production of F-35 wing skins, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The new production line was set up following Lockheed Martin’s decision to expand the skins’ production IAI board has approved the construction of the new production line in 2015. Read…

The U.S. Army will purchase two Israeli Iron Dome rocket defence systems

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The U.S. Army has decided to purchase two Israeli made Iron Dome rocket defence systems. The acquisition is defined as urgent and the systems will be supplied next year, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The Iron Dome has been demonstrated in the U.S. two years ago. Since then U.S. experts visited the…

The new Tavor 7 is battle-ready and has real potential for European and Asian markets

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Armed forces in Western and Eastern Europe are showing interest in the TAVOR7 the new version of the assault rifle developed by Israel Weapons Industries (IWI), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. A company official revealed that the new version is being evaluated by what he referred to as “Armed Forces”…

Iran’s ballistic missile program is moving forward in spite of warnings (Photos)

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The failed Iranian launch of an imaging satellite proves that this country's ballistic missile program is moving forward in spite of warnings from the U.S and Europe. Israel has observed the preparations for launch and the launch itself, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Iran said it conducted a…

Successful Low-Cost Parachute System Training and Testing at Camp Buehring in Kuwait

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait (BulgarianMIlitary.com) – On 10th December 2018, Camp Buehring, Kuwait hosted training and testing of a low-cost parachute system in partnership between the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The news came out on 9th Januray this year on the website of the U.S. Army. Read more: Serco Will…

Israeli air force had attacked Iranian weapons warehouses in Syria

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Israel officially raised the secrecy curtain that was put on its activities in Syria against Iranian targets, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The move confirms a prior report by BulgarianMilitary.com that Israel intends to take care of the “Syrian Problem” by itself, despite the U.S withdrwal. Read…

A new aircrafts`electronic warfare system has been develop by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The demand for a hauled EW protection system in certain types of missions, brought Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to develop a new electronic warfare system which provides an added layer of self-defense for aircraft, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Animation: IAI The system, which was developed…

Israeli Ex-military Building Protection Strategies For UN Employees In Africa

BAMAKO, Mali (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Israeli security experts are now building protection strategies for UN employees in Africa, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The experts are ex-military and security services and have been hired by the UN for this mission. So far contracts valued at least 30 million US$ have been signed with the…

Israel has a master plan to build the UAV`s arsenal in the next 15 years

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The number of flight hours performed by the Israeli air force (IAF) UAV squadrons is high and will become even higher when some dedicated missions performed by manned aircraft, will be handed to the unmanned platforms, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. "The UAV squadrons are getting a top priority…

The Israeli Navy Will Integrate Rafael’s C-Dome Defense System

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Israeli navy and Rafael are cooperating in order to make the installation of the C-Dome naval defence systems on the new SAAR – 6 corvettes as easy as possible, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The C-Dome Naval defence system is based on the Iron Dome and designed to effectively protect combat…

Elbit Systems and Bagira are developing new anti-terror simulators

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Israeli companies, in close cooperation with the Israeli defence forces (IDF) and the Israeli border police, are developing new simulation systems to improve the training of special units in ant terror operations, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Israel's main force against any threat is the IDF. Some…

Israel intends to take care of the “Syrian Problem” by itself due the US`s decision to withdraw their troops from Syria

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Israel does not rely on the fact that U.S president Donald Trump finally understood the mistake of withdrawing the American forces from Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. All the signs point to a very slow withdrawal, that on the one hand projects the original decision of the U.S president and on…

Israel has used Lebanese airspace to avoid Russian S-300 on yesterday’s attack in Syria (Photos)

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Israeli air force (IAF) attack on Iranian targets in Syria was performed by standoff weapon systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. According the Middle Eastern sources, the Israeli fighter aircraft released their weapons while flying over Lebanon. This to avoid entering the foot print of the…

The Israeli air force has performed an air attack on Iranian targets in Syria

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Israeli air force (IAF) has performed a massive air attack on Iranian targets in Syria. The standoff precision bombs hit the targets on Dec 25, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. In response, the Syrians have launched a salvo of some 30 surface-air missiles against the attacking aircraft. One such…

U.S. and Israeli`s team equip Bradley Fighting Vehicle with Iron Fist Light Active Protection System

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in cooperation with Elbit Systems and IMI’s team is moving forward with Phase II of their Iron Fist Light (IFL) Active Protection System (APS) following the announcement of a positive Army Requirements Oversight Council (AROC) decision, learned…

The Israeli air force (IAF) is increasing the number of UAV simulators

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) – The Israeli airforce (IAF) is increasing the number of UAV simulators to train more operators as these perform more and more missions. The simulators are being upgraded continuously, based on the operational experience gained by the wide use of UAV, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The IAF continues to…

Israeli MoD and Rafael performed a test of Spike anti-tank missile

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Israeli ministry of defence and Rafael have performed an advanced test launch of the Spike anti-tank missile from Israeli's new Eitan armored personnel carrier (APC). The launcher has been installed on a special remotely controlled weapons turret that enables to operate different weapon systems…

Naval Group Opened a Subsidiary in Egypt

PARIS, France (BulgarianMilitary.com) – In the middle of last week, on 5th December 2018, Naval Group announced the opening of its subsidiary in Egypt, Alexandria Naval for Maintenance and Industry (ANMI), learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read more: Russia Shows Off its Latest Military Hardware at the First Major Defence Exhibition in North…

Tehran Can Expand the Range of Its Missiles beyond the Limit of 2,000 Kilometres

WASHINGTON, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) — On Monday (10th December 2018), a senior commander in the Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran revealed that Tehran can expand the range of its missiles beyond the present limit of 2,000 km, learned BulgarianMilitary.com As reported by the Fars news agency, Brig. Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh, IRGC Aerospace…

Fincantieri Boasted of the Keel Laying Ceremony of Its First Doha-Class Corvette

TRIESTE, Italy (BulgarianMilitary.com) – At the beginning of last week Fincantieri announced that the keel laying ceremony of the first Doha-class corvette, which was ordered to the company by the Qatari Defence Ministry within the framework of the national naval acquisition program, took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia) on…

Can Israel keep its position as one of the top UAS exporter?

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The saying "Troubles come in packages" has been recently proven to be very true. An Israeli company lost two major tenders for the supply of advanced UAS. The total loss is estimated at 1.2 billion U.S $. But that is just the introduction to a very serious issue that Israeli companies have and will…

Damascus still has the capability to launch attacks based on chemical weapons

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - In recent weeks, the topic of chemical attacks on Syrian rebels has been on the agenda again. Sources (unverified) claim that there are even real reports of a new chemical attack. It’s not the first time that all signs show that Syria has not complied with its obligation to destroy its chemical weapons…

ELTA Systems Revealed a New and Enhanced Configuration of Its Drone Guard System

Ashdod, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The division and subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), ELTA Systems, revealed on 21st November 2018, a new and enhanced configuration of its Drone Guard system which detects, identifies and disrupts the operation of UAS and small drones, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The new modular…

The Acquisition of IMI Systems by Elbit Systems Has Been Finalised

HAIFA, Israel, (BulgarianMilitary.com) – The defence company Elbit Systems Ltd. announced on Sunday, 25th November 2018, that the acquisition of the state-owned IMI Systems Ltd. by the company has been finalised and the deal has been concluded at the purchase price of approximately $495 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read more: RUAG and…

Finland Will Not Issue New Arms Export Permits to Saudi Arabia and UAE

HELSINKI, Finland (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Due to the humanitarian situation in Yemen Finland will not issue new arms export permits to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as reported by the Finish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read more: Lockheed Martin Will Supply the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with MMSCs A…

Observation Posts to Be Set Up by the US Military on Syria-Turkey Border

WASHINGTON, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – The U.S. Defence Secretary James N. Mattis announced that the United States military is setting up several observation posts in Syria beside the border with Turkey, learned BulgarianMilitary.com During a Pentagon press briefing on 21 November 2018, Mattis explained that the major purpose of the…

The Israeli Defence Minister Announced His Resignation and Called for Early Elections

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Yesterday, 14 November 2018, the Defence Minister of Israel Avigdor Lieberman announced his resignation and called for early elections, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The announcement for the resignation of the Israeli Minister of Defence came after a sharp disagreement over a Gaza ceasefire deal. As a…

Israel Aerospace Industries Awarded a $777-Million LRSAM Contract

BEN GURION INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries) announced yesterday, 24th October 2018, that the company has been awarded an $777-million contract for the supply of LRSAM (Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile) defence systems, which is the marine version of the Barak-8 AMD (Air and Missile Defence)…

CONTROP Announced the Launching of Its iSea-25HD

HOD HASHARO, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) – On 17 October 2018, the prominent developer and manufacturer of long-range, intruder detection systems for a variety of defence and civilian applications, CONTROP Precision Technologies Ltd., announced the launching of its new compact surveillance system for naval missions iSea-25HD, exhibited at…

Russia Donated S-300PM Air Defence Systems and Missiles to Syria

MOSCOW, the Russian Federation, (BulgarianMilitary.com) - According to information published by the Russian News Agency, TASS, quoting a military diplomatic source, on 1 October Russia supplied Syria with three battalion sets of S-300PM systems along with twenty-four missile launchers in total, eight launchers for each system, as well as with more…

Bahrain’s Request for Tactical Missiles Approved by the U.S. State Department

WASHINGTON, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – On 28 September, a news release published on the website of the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency, informs about the State Department’s approval of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Bahrain. The issued announcement says that, the same day, DSCA has delivered to the Congress the required…

Radar Orders at $3.5 Million Received by RADA

NETANYA, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com), 7 September 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: RADA The Israeli company RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. announced on Monday, 3 September 2018, that the company has received new radar orders, including for its advanced eCHR radar, at the amount of $3.5 million for a U.S. military customer,…

RADA’s MHR Goes to the British Army Embedded in the Rafael’s Drone Dome

NETANYA, Israel, (BulgarianMilitary.com), 23 August 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: RADA This Monday, 20th August 2018, RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. revealed that within the coming months the British Army will be supplied with its Multi-Mission Hemispheric Radars (MHR), which are integrated in the Rafael Advanced Defence Systems…

US Army Can Afford 100 More Advanced Patriot Missiles Due to UAE Missile Sales

WASHINGTON, the U.S. (BulgarianMilitary.com), 7 August 2018, Editor: Stanislava Georgieva, Photo credit: BreakingDefence.com According to a reprogramming request to shift fiscal 2018 funding, sent to Congress in June, the U.S. Army intends to purchase 100 of the newest variant of Patriot missiles. The purchase is possible thanks to the sale of…

Fincantieri Starts Building the First of the Doha Class Corvettes Ordered by Qatar

TRIESTE, Italy (BulgarianMilitary.com), 2 August 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Fincantieri/The official ceremony for the start of building of the first of the Doha class corvettes for the Qatari Navy On 30th July 2018, the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri announced that the company has started building the first of the Doha class…

Lockheed Martin Will Supply the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with MMSCs

WASHINGTON, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 25 July 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Lockheed Martin On Friday, 20th July 2018, Lockheed Martin came out with the news that the company will supply the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) with four Multi-Mission Surface Combatants (MMSCs). This step is part of a larger agreement between KSA…

Lockheed Martin Team up with Rafael for Evaluating Potential SPICE Markets

FARNBOROUGH, the UK (BulgarianMilitary.com), 20 July 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Lockheed Martin/Lockheed Martin with Rafael SPICE Agreement Lockheed Martin announced on 16 July 2018 that the company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., the largest employer in Northern Israel, for…

Bahrain Expects New F-16s

WASHINGTON, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), June 27, 2018, Author: Bm Team, Photo credit: Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales/U.S. Air Force The Royal Bahraini Air Force will receive sixteen new F-16 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin under a $1.12 billion contract, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Lockheed Martin announced that on Monday,…

The Armed Forces of UAE Are Expecting Its First Rabdan

PARIS, France (BulgarianMilitary.com), June 21, 2018, Author: Bm Team, Photo: Defence Blog This year the Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates expect to receive and field its first Rabdan IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle), reported Defence Blog. The Rabdan IFV has been purchased from the developer of the amphibious vehicle - Al Jasoor, which…

Jordan Shows its Russian-Made Mil Mi-26T2 Helicopter at SOFEX

AMMAN (Jordan), May 9, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo: RJAF Jordan is showing its Russian-made heavy transport helicopter Mil Mi-26T2 (NATO reporting name: Halo) at the Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) from 8th to 10th May 2018 with Conference Day on 7th May, reported Defense News. The country has…

“A Complete Revolution” for the C-130Hs of Israel

TEL AVIV (Israel), April 26, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo: Mike Freer/Touchdown-aviation The Lockheed four-engine turboprop military transport aircrafts C-130H of Israel will be upgraded under a major program for modernisation, which will be “a complete revolution” according to the said by the Israeli Air Force, reported…

Safran’s RTM322 Engines Selected for the New NH90s of Qatar

PARIS (France), April 3, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo: © Airbus Helicopters The newly acquired twenty-eight NH90 helicopters of Qatar will be equipped with RTM322 engines, said Safran on March 28. Safran Helicopter Engines that is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines with address  of the Head Office in Paris…

Qatar Down Paid for 12 More Rafale Fighters

PARIS (France), March 30, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo: Dassault Qatar down paid for twelve more Dassault Rafale jet fighters, reported Defense News. “The exercise of the option for the purchase of 12 additional Rafale fighters for Qatar comes into effect today,” Dassault announced on 27th March. The total number of the…

A U.S. HH-60 Pave Hawk Helicopter Has Crashed in Iraq

WASHINGTON (USA), March 16, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo by The Drive.com A U.S. HH-60 Pave Hawk combat search and rescue helicopter with seven service members on board has crashed in Anbar Province, near the town of Al-Qa'im in western Iraq, said U.S. officials on Thursday (15th March 2018), reported Air Force Times. Rescuers…

French NH90 Helicopters Will be Operated in Qatar

PARIS (France), March 15, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo by Yoan Valat/AFP via Getty Images Florence Parly, the Minister of the Armed Forces of France, welcomed the signed with Qatar contract for the purchase of 28 (twenty-eight) NH90 medium twin-engine multirole military helicopters from NHIndustries (NHI) in Aix-en-Provence,…

Saudi Arabia Is Closer to Finalizing Another Deal for BAE’s Typhoon Jets

LONDON (United Kingdom), 10 March, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo: Eurofighter Saudi Arabia is closer to finalizing a deal for a second batch of BAE’s Typhoons after signing a preliminary agreement with the UK at the end of a visit by the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Great Britain, reported DefenseNews.com. “We have…

European states after fortifying ties with Iran’s Navy

Sayyari, who is in Italy to attend a naval conference and to provide the European country with Iran’s experience in ensuring security in high-risk maritime zones, like the Gulf of Aden, saw willingness of various countries’ navy commanders to gain Iran’s know-how and experience in establishment of security and thwarting pirates in international…

Boeing receives $3.2B US Army contract for Apache sales to Saudi Arabia

The contract modification calls for full-rate production of new and existing AH-64E Apache helicopters and will be overseen by the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. The project will be carried out at Boeing’s Mesa, Arizona, facility, with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2022. Defense News' land warfare…