Tag: Yakhont
Bastion-P Test Reinforces Russian Control of Arctic Marine Route
The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed the completion of a successful firing test of the Onix ground-launched, supersonic anti-ship cruise missile at a naval target floating at the Arctic Sea, 200 kilometers from the Chukotka Peninsula. The test reinforces the Russian claim to control this new, strategic sea route that has opened as a result of global warming effects.
Taiwan publicize Hsiung Feng III supersonic anti-ship missile tests
Taiwan unveiled test records of its new generation weapon systems, including the nation's latest supersonic anti-ship missile Hsiung Feng III and surface-to-air Tien Kung III missiles.
Germany reconsiders co-funding Israel’s future OPV fleet
The Israel Ministry of Defense has called off an international tender for the supply of four Offshore patrol Vessels for the Israel Navy after Germany said it will reconsider sharing the construction costs if the contract is handed to a German shipyard
Poland is interested in an Indo-Israeli naval air defense systems
Israel and India are offering advanced, multi-mission phased array radar systems and Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) naval air defense systems to Poland. Both countries have already implemented the system with their respective navies. Warsaw has yet to specify its requirement for air defense systems for its future fleet.
Russia ‘Welcomes’ the US Destroyer Truxtun, by Moving Bastion Anti-Ship Missiles...
Unconfirmed news reports claim the Russian Navy is deploying land-based 'Bastion' anti-ship missile systems as a response to the recent U.S. move entering two...
Israel Shipyards Introduces the SAAR 72 Mini-Corvette Design
Israel Shipyards is expanding the SAAR class of missile boats, extending the range from missile boats into ‘Mini Corvette’ class vessels. The new class...
Russia & CIS Defense Update December 9, 2011
Russian Airborne Forces to Receive Austrian Sniper Rifles | Russian Military Spending to top $30 Billion in 2012 | IRKUT to Deliver 55 YAK-130 Trainers to the Russian Air Force | Beriev Aircraft Company completes major overhaul of Indian Tu-142ME long haul ASW aircraft | Russian Navy to Add a Second Missile Cruiser after 2012 | Sevmash shipyard Expects New Orders for Seven Nuclear Submarines | Almaz-Antey Expand Production Facility to Meet Demand for S-500 | BrahMos Successful in a Test in the Baltic Sea | Russia Taps German Expertise to Train Brigade Combat Teams
Syria Receives 72 Yakhont Missiles from Russia
Russia has supplied two Bastion coastal missile systems to Syria, concluding a controversial $300 million arms deal inked with the Syrian government four years ago. These missiles could put at risk elements of the Six Fleet patrolling the eastern Mediterranean, as well as Israel navy vessels and Israeli offshore rigs.
Middle East Defense Update
Iran Claims it Shot Down a U.S. Stealth Drone | Syria Receives 72 Yakhont Missiles from Russia | JDAMs to Arm the Emirate’s F-16s | Iran Equips Navy with Highly Advanced Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
Russia & CIS Defense Update – November 16, 2011
65 Yak-130 Trainers for the Russian Air Force | Russia to conduct test launch of Bulava missile in November | Russia Tests New Version of Iskander SSM
How serious is the P800 Yakhont threat? Does it have a...
The expected arrival of the P800 Yakhont supersonic anti-ship missile in Syria is considered the first serious attempt by Syria to directly challenge the...
Russia, Israel Embark on an Unprecedented Defense Cooperation Agreement
Israel and Russia have signed today a military cooperation agreement and are negotiating the establishment of a joint venture to develop and produce unmanned...
