Dialogue, de-escalation in E.Med benefit everyone: NATO
Situation in Eastern Med must be resolved with ‘allied solidarity,’ says NATO chief
ANKARA
Meeting with the German chancellor on Thursday, NATO secretary-general reiterated “dialogue and de-escalation” to defuse the recent tension...
Turkey determined and able to protect its own rights
Turkey is happy to welcome Greek officials if they seek dialogue on maritime issues, says Turkish defense minister
ANKARA
Trying to test Turkey's power would be unwise, said the nation’s defense minister on Thursday, reiterating that it...
US Soldiers Injured as their Vehicle Collides with Russian Patrol in Syria
Screenshot of a video of the U.S.-Russia skirmish in Syria being shared on social media.
Several U.S. service members were reportedly injured after their Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) was...
The partition of Palestine and Israel’s war of independence
On November 29, 1947 Resolution 181 of the United Nations General Assembly recommended a plan to partition Palestine into two sections as the Arab state and the Jewish state. Thus, the endless dispute started between the two nations...
During the sea trials carried out with Aselsan HIZIR Torpedo Countermeasure System (TCMS) in the first half of 2018, the DM2A4 Torpedo was detected, classified, and successfully deceived/jammed approximately 10-12km away. DÜLGER Acoustic Target Emulator and MEZGİT Acoustic Jammer, which are...
The working principle, dimensions, and subcomponents of the TORK System have similar characteristics to Light Torpedoes. Some of the most critical subsystems of TORK (engine, steering, guidance, and control systems) is designed to be used in the Lightweight Torpedo without any modification. The...
The first true torpedo was invented in 1866 by British engineer Robert WHITEHEAD, based on the ideas of Austrian Navy officer Johann LUPIS. The word `torpedo` (derived from the word `torpere,` which means `to stun` in Latin), was created in 1800 by the American inventor Robert FULTON, who also...
Thailand Set to Chose Beechcraft Light Attack and Trainer Aircraft
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is thought to have selected the Beechcraft AT-6E Wolverine and T-6C Texan II as its next-generation light attack aircraft and trainer, edging out the Pilatus PC-21, Turkish Aerospace Industries...
AT-6 Wolverine demonstrators are seen with laser-guided bombs, plus rocket pods on the aircraft in the foreground and gun pods on the example behind. [Photo: Textron Aviation Defense]
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is thought to have selected the Beechcraft AT-6E Wolverine and T-6C Texan II...
Ilyushin Il-76 plane mounted with IAI ELW-2090 AEW&C system
India’s fleet of Phalcon Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft could increase to five from three, with New Delhi preparing to ink $1 billion contracts with both Israel and Russia.
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)...
Correction: A previous version of this story misidentified the title and employer of Aram Nerguizian. He is a senior associate with the Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
BEIRUT — Analysts are looking forward to potential cooperation among...
National Center for Helicopter Engineering (NCV) office
Russia’s Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant and Kamov have merged to form a joint venture- National Center for Helicopter Engineering (NCV)- to build new types of helicopters such as unmanned, high-speed and electrically powered ones.
“Since April...
Channel 10 News, the ABC affiliate in San Diego, reports that a sailor is under investigation for the fire that burned for days aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard. The blaze has likely destroyed the multi-billion-dollar capital ship.
Channel 10 News states:
The outlet...
The U.S. government has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Japan of 32 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) with support for an estimated cost of $63 million.
Along with the missiles, the sales package includes one AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM guidance section spare...