Tag: Air Defense
Japan Orders Shoot Down of North Korean Rocket “If Necessary”
Japan’s Minister of Defense, Naoki Tanaka, issued orders on 30 March authorizing the Japanese Self-Defense Force (SDF) to shoot down a North Korean rocket, scheduled for launch in mid-April, should the rocket or rocket debris appear to pose a danger to Japanese life or property.
Facing a Growing Missile Threat, Israel revamps Air defense Command
Facing a growing threat of ballistic missiles and rockets capable of hitting any point in the country from distances of four, up to 2,000km,...
Defending The Homeland – The Future Of Japan’s And Taiwan’s Air...
The unsettling appearance of a Chinese aircraft carrier has created quite a stir in the Pacific among those nations that rely heavily on the United States for warfighting protection and military hardware. With the Chinese carrier now underway on its second round of sea trials, the Pacific community is looking with increased urgency to improve air defenses. Taiwan and Japan in particular are in critical need of an upgrade to their existing air-superiority fighter forces.
Iran Claims it Shot Down a U.S. Stealth Drone
Iran’s semi-official news agencies released today some details about a possible intercept and downing of a U.S. RQ-170 Sentinel jet-powered stealth unmanned aerial vehicle.
Asia Pacific Defense Update Sept. 20, 2011
September 20, 2011 Defense Update: Azerbaijan Takes delivery of 60 Israeli UAVs | U.S. Delays SM-3 Block 2A Development | Ex-Indian Su-30Ks Delivered to Belarus | Malaysia Interested in Joining the U.K. Type 26 Frigate Program | Singapore’s HIMARS Unit Operational | U.S. Proposes Upgrades for Taiwans’ F-16s | Lack of Spares Render South Korean Patriot Systems Inoperable | India Offers the BrahMos to Vietnam | Thailand Undecided about German Type 206 Submarines
MIC4AD – Going Beyond the Air Defense Weapons
Rafael is demonstrating a new concept of Multi-level Integrated Command, Control and Communications Air Defense (MIC4AD) at the Paris Airshow 2011. “With this system...
IAI to Unveil a New Air Defense & Air Surveillance Radar
IAI Elta is introducing a new air defense, surveillance, threat alert and air traffic control radar (AD STAR) offering an affordable, mission specific solution for customers worldwide. In recent years IAI Elta has witnessed a growing demand for air surveillance radars, with customers planning to phase out legacy air defense radar system.
MICA-VL Demonstrates its Capability Intercepting Stand-Off Weapons
MBDA has recently tested the MICA VL land-based short range air defense system intercepting a target representing a guided weapon. The recent test was...
NATO attacks at Misrata Airbase
Post strike Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) views taken after NATO attacks at the Libyan Air Force base at Miserata, prior to the rebels takeover...
NATO Strikes at Libyan Air Defense Sites
March 25 - April 19, 2011 As seen by satellite photos, The Libyan Airbase at Al Jufra remains dormant for years, as aircraft suc as...
Update: NATO Coalition Attack Hits Libyan Air Defenses
Last night the joint task force 'Odyssey Dawn', comprising U.S. Navy and Royal Navy surface ships and submarines launched a massive attack against 20 Libya air defense sites, by 112 Tomahawk sea-launched cruise missiles and Storm Shadow air launched cruise missiles fired from RAF Tornado GR4s.
MANPADS Revitalized with Red-Sky II
Man Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) are commonly used to protect mobile, deployed forces, or defend point targets and strategic sites. Although technically capable...
Iranian Displays Advanced Ballistic Missiles, Air Defense Systems & Anti-Ship Missiles...
Above: the Iranians displayed the Ghadr-I Ballistic missile at the Army Day Parade 2010. This missile is capable of hitting targets at a range...
After Long Delay S-400 Triumf Finally Get to the Field
Photo above: One of two S-400 fire units arriving to joint the air defense regiment at Elektrostal, in the Moscow Region. Photo: Novosti The Russian...
