Report: Chile Mulls Israeli F-16 Upgrade
| 27/04/2018
The Chilean Air Force is looking again at putting some of its 46 Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters through a service life extension program (SLEP), local military sources told Jane's.
The SLEP, which would incorporate upgrades to avionics and weapons sourced from Israel, would free the aircraft from end-user controls and limitations set by the United States under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) system.
Defense Minister Lieberman Visits US to Meet Top Defense Officials
| 26/04/2018
Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman is visiting Washington DC for high-level meetings with top US officials. The minister held a meeting at the White House with National Security Adviser John Bolton, which was also attended by Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt. Lieberman then met with Jared Kushner, Senior Adviser to President Trump.
Lieberman: "If Iran attacks Tel Aviv, Israel will attack Tehran"
| 26/04/2018
Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman told a Saudi news outlet that Tehran would pay a high price if it attacks Israel. "If Iran attacks Tel Aviv, Israel will strike Tehran and destroy every Iranian military facility in Syria that threatens Israel," he told the London-based Elaph newspaper.
Airbus, Dassault to Build New European Fighter
| 26/04/2018
Airbus and Dassault Aviation are joining forces to develop and produce Europe’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS), which is slated to complement and eventually replace the current generation of Eurofighter and Rafale fighter aircraft between 2035 and 2040.
The announcement follows a decision in principle last year by the French and German governments to develop a new fighter jet together.
USAF Test Launches Minuteman 3 ICBM
| 26/04/2018
The US Air Force has successfully launched a Minuteman 3 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in the latest test on the Southern California coast. The unarmed missile was launched Wednesday morning from Vandenberg Air Force Base.
The Air Force says the test was to check the readiness, effectiveness, and accuracy of the weapons system.
Minuteman missiles are regularly tested with launches from Vandenberg that send unarmed re-entry vehicles to a target area in the middle of the Pacific.
Report: "Hit in Malaysia was Part of Broad Mossad Operation"
| 26/04/2018
The recent assassination of Hamas-affiliated scientist Dr. Fadi Muhammad al-Batsh was part of an alleged Mossad operation, The New York Times reported on Thursday.
Report: North Korea's Nuclear Test Site 'Largely Unusable'
| 25/04/2018
Chinese seismologists claim that a large part of North Korea’s underground nuclear test facility is unusable due to the collapse of a cavity inside the mountain after the latest test-detonation occurred, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
South Korea Switches off Propaganda Broadcasts against the North
| 25/04/2018
South Korea on Monday halted the propaganda broadcasts at the border town of Panmunjom, in a move to set a positive tone ahead of the expected inter-Korean summit between President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
USAF Plans to Put Sensors on Allies' Satellites
| 25/04/2018
The US Air Force is planning to put sensors on allies' satellites to boost deterrence, increase resiliency, and get them to orbit sooner.
USAF officials told Defense One that the move is intended to diversify the makeup of military spacecraft that circle the Earth, better protecting them from an enemy attack and persuading Russia and China to think twice before launching a war in space.
IAF Upgrades C-130 Hercules Aircraft
| 25/04/2018
The 131st ("Knights of the Yellow Bird") Squadron is undergoing a unique modification process with its "Karnaf" (C-130 Hercules) aircraft. As part of the "Karnaf" modification project, the aircraft's lifespan is due to be extended by at least ten years. "The IDF and the IAF will be able to use the 'Karnaf' aircraft for many more years with the addition of new operational capabilities adjusted according to the dynamic theatre," said Lt. Col. A., Squadron Commander.
The Chilean Air Force is looking again at putting some of its 46 Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters through a service life extension program (SLEP), local military sources told Jane's.
The SLEP, which would incorporate upgrades to avionics and weapons sourced from Israel, would free the aircraft from end-user controls and limitations set by the United States under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) system.
Defense Minister Lieberman Visits US to Meet Top Defense Officials
| 26/04/2018
Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman is visiting Washington DC for high-level meetings with top US officials. The minister held a meeting at the White House with National Security Adviser John Bolton, which was also attended by Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt. Lieberman then met with Jared Kushner, Senior Adviser to President Trump.
Lieberman: "If Iran attacks Tel Aviv, Israel will attack Tehran"
| 26/04/2018
Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman told a Saudi news outlet that Tehran would pay a high price if it attacks Israel. "If Iran attacks Tel Aviv, Israel will strike Tehran and destroy every Iranian military facility in Syria that threatens Israel," he told the London-based Elaph newspaper.
Airbus, Dassault to Build New European Fighter
| 26/04/2018
Airbus and Dassault Aviation are joining forces to develop and produce Europe’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS), which is slated to complement and eventually replace the current generation of Eurofighter and Rafale fighter aircraft between 2035 and 2040.
The announcement follows a decision in principle last year by the French and German governments to develop a new fighter jet together.
USAF Test Launches Minuteman 3 ICBM
| 26/04/2018
The US Air Force has successfully launched a Minuteman 3 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in the latest test on the Southern California coast. The unarmed missile was launched Wednesday morning from Vandenberg Air Force Base.
The Air Force says the test was to check the readiness, effectiveness, and accuracy of the weapons system.
Minuteman missiles are regularly tested with launches from Vandenberg that send unarmed re-entry vehicles to a target area in the middle of the Pacific.
Report: "Hit in Malaysia was Part of Broad Mossad Operation"
| 26/04/2018
The recent assassination of Hamas-affiliated scientist Dr. Fadi Muhammad al-Batsh was part of an alleged Mossad operation, The New York Times reported on Thursday.
Report: North Korea's Nuclear Test Site 'Largely Unusable'
| 25/04/2018
Chinese seismologists claim that a large part of North Korea’s underground nuclear test facility is unusable due to the collapse of a cavity inside the mountain after the latest test-detonation occurred, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
South Korea Switches off Propaganda Broadcasts against the North
| 25/04/2018
South Korea on Monday halted the propaganda broadcasts at the border town of Panmunjom, in a move to set a positive tone ahead of the expected inter-Korean summit between President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
USAF Plans to Put Sensors on Allies' Satellites
| 25/04/2018
The US Air Force is planning to put sensors on allies' satellites to boost deterrence, increase resiliency, and get them to orbit sooner.
USAF officials told Defense One that the move is intended to diversify the makeup of military spacecraft that circle the Earth, better protecting them from an enemy attack and persuading Russia and China to think twice before launching a war in space.
IAF Upgrades C-130 Hercules Aircraft
| 25/04/2018
The 131st ("Knights of the Yellow Bird") Squadron is undergoing a unique modification process with its "Karnaf" (C-130 Hercules) aircraft. As part of the "Karnaf" modification project, the aircraft's lifespan is due to be extended by at least ten years. "The IDF and the IAF will be able to use the 'Karnaf' aircraft for many more years with the addition of new operational capabilities adjusted according to the dynamic theatre," said Lt. Col. A., Squadron Commander.
Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman is visiting Washington DC for high-level meetings with top US officials. The minister held a meeting at the White House with National Security Adviser John Bolton, which was also attended by Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt. Lieberman then met with Jared Kushner, Senior Adviser to President Trump.
Lieberman: "If Iran attacks Tel Aviv, Israel will attack Tehran"
| 26/04/2018
Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman told a Saudi news outlet that Tehran would pay a high price if it attacks Israel. "If Iran attacks Tel Aviv, Israel will strike Tehran and destroy every Iranian military facility in Syria that threatens Israel," he told the London-based Elaph newspaper.
Airbus, Dassault to Build New European Fighter
| 26/04/2018
Airbus and Dassault Aviation are joining forces to develop and produce Europe’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS), which is slated to complement and eventually replace the current generation of Eurofighter and Rafale fighter aircraft between 2035 and 2040.
The announcement follows a decision in principle last year by the French and German governments to develop a new fighter jet together.
USAF Test Launches Minuteman 3 ICBM
| 26/04/2018
The US Air Force has successfully launched a Minuteman 3 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in the latest test on the Southern California coast. The unarmed missile was launched Wednesday morning from Vandenberg Air Force Base.
The Air Force says the test was to check the readiness, effectiveness, and accuracy of the weapons system.
Minuteman missiles are regularly tested with launches from Vandenberg that send unarmed re-entry vehicles to a target area in the middle of the Pacific.
Report: "Hit in Malaysia was Part of Broad Mossad Operation"
| 26/04/2018
The recent assassination of Hamas-affiliated scientist Dr. Fadi Muhammad al-Batsh was part of an alleged Mossad operation, The New York Times reported on Thursday.
Report: North Korea's Nuclear Test Site 'Largely Unusable'
| 25/04/2018
Chinese seismologists claim that a large part of North Korea’s underground nuclear test facility is unusable due to the collapse of a cavity inside the mountain after the latest test-detonation occurred, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
South Korea Switches off Propaganda Broadcasts against the North
| 25/04/2018
South Korea on Monday halted the propaganda broadcasts at the border town of Panmunjom, in a move to set a positive tone ahead of the expected inter-Korean summit between President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
USAF Plans to Put Sensors on Allies' Satellites
| 25/04/2018
The US Air Force is planning to put sensors on allies' satellites to boost deterrence, increase resiliency, and get them to orbit sooner.
USAF officials told Defense One that the move is intended to diversify the makeup of military spacecraft that circle the Earth, better protecting them from an enemy attack and persuading Russia and China to think twice before launching a war in space.
IAF Upgrades C-130 Hercules Aircraft
| 25/04/2018
The 131st ("Knights of the Yellow Bird") Squadron is undergoing a unique modification process with its "Karnaf" (C-130 Hercules) aircraft. As part of the "Karnaf" modification project, the aircraft's lifespan is due to be extended by at least ten years. "The IDF and the IAF will be able to use the 'Karnaf' aircraft for many more years with the addition of new operational capabilities adjusted according to the dynamic theatre," said Lt. Col. A., Squadron Commander.
Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman told a Saudi news outlet that Tehran would pay a high price if it attacks Israel. "If Iran attacks Tel Aviv, Israel will strike Tehran and destroy every Iranian military facility in Syria that threatens Israel," he told the London-based Elaph newspaper.
Airbus, Dassault to Build New European Fighter
| 26/04/2018
Airbus and Dassault Aviation are joining forces to develop and produce Europe’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS), which is slated to complement and eventually replace the current generation of Eurofighter and Rafale fighter aircraft between 2035 and 2040.
The announcement follows a decision in principle last year by the French and German governments to develop a new fighter jet together.
USAF Test Launches Minuteman 3 ICBM
| 26/04/2018
The US Air Force has successfully launched a Minuteman 3 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in the latest test on the Southern California coast. The unarmed missile was launched Wednesday morning from Vandenberg Air Force Base.
The Air Force says the test was to check the readiness, effectiveness, and accuracy of the weapons system.
Minuteman missiles are regularly tested with launches from Vandenberg that send unarmed re-entry vehicles to a target area in the middle of the Pacific.
Report: "Hit in Malaysia was Part of Broad Mossad Operation"
| 26/04/2018
The recent assassination of Hamas-affiliated scientist Dr. Fadi Muhammad al-Batsh was part of an alleged Mossad operation, The New York Times reported on Thursday.
Report: North Korea's Nuclear Test Site 'Largely Unusable'
| 25/04/2018
Chinese seismologists claim that a large part of North Korea’s underground nuclear test facility is unusable due to the collapse of a cavity inside the mountain after the latest test-detonation occurred, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
South Korea Switches off Propaganda Broadcasts against the North
| 25/04/2018
South Korea on Monday halted the propaganda broadcasts at the border town of Panmunjom, in a move to set a positive tone ahead of the expected inter-Korean summit between President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
USAF Plans to Put Sensors on Allies' Satellites
| 25/04/2018
The US Air Force is planning to put sensors on allies' satellites to boost deterrence, increase resiliency, and get them to orbit sooner.
USAF officials told Defense One that the move is intended to diversify the makeup of military spacecraft that circle the Earth, better protecting them from an enemy attack and persuading Russia and China to think twice before launching a war in space.
IAF Upgrades C-130 Hercules Aircraft
| 25/04/2018
The 131st ("Knights of the Yellow Bird") Squadron is undergoing a unique modification process with its "Karnaf" (C-130 Hercules) aircraft. As part of the "Karnaf" modification project, the aircraft's lifespan is due to be extended by at least ten years. "The IDF and the IAF will be able to use the 'Karnaf' aircraft for many more years with the addition of new operational capabilities adjusted according to the dynamic theatre," said Lt. Col. A., Squadron Commander.
Airbus and Dassault Aviation are joining forces to develop and produce Europe’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS), which is slated to complement and eventually replace the current generation of Eurofighter and Rafale fighter aircraft between 2035 and 2040.
The announcement follows a decision in principle last year by the French and German governments to develop a new fighter jet together.
USAF Test Launches Minuteman 3 ICBM
| 26/04/2018
The US Air Force has successfully launched a Minuteman 3 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in the latest test on the Southern California coast. The unarmed missile was launched Wednesday morning from Vandenberg Air Force Base.
The Air Force says the test was to check the readiness, effectiveness, and accuracy of the weapons system.
Minuteman missiles are regularly tested with launches from Vandenberg that send unarmed re-entry vehicles to a target area in the middle of the Pacific.
Report: "Hit in Malaysia was Part of Broad Mossad Operation"
| 26/04/2018
The recent assassination of Hamas-affiliated scientist Dr. Fadi Muhammad al-Batsh was part of an alleged Mossad operation, The New York Times reported on Thursday.
Report: North Korea's Nuclear Test Site 'Largely Unusable'
| 25/04/2018
Chinese seismologists claim that a large part of North Korea’s underground nuclear test facility is unusable due to the collapse of a cavity inside the mountain after the latest test-detonation occurred, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
South Korea Switches off Propaganda Broadcasts against the North
| 25/04/2018
South Korea on Monday halted the propaganda broadcasts at the border town of Panmunjom, in a move to set a positive tone ahead of the expected inter-Korean summit between President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
USAF Plans to Put Sensors on Allies' Satellites
| 25/04/2018
The US Air Force is planning to put sensors on allies' satellites to boost deterrence, increase resiliency, and get them to orbit sooner.
USAF officials told Defense One that the move is intended to diversify the makeup of military spacecraft that circle the Earth, better protecting them from an enemy attack and persuading Russia and China to think twice before launching a war in space.
IAF Upgrades C-130 Hercules Aircraft
| 25/04/2018
The 131st ("Knights of the Yellow Bird") Squadron is undergoing a unique modification process with its "Karnaf" (C-130 Hercules) aircraft. As part of the "Karnaf" modification project, the aircraft's lifespan is due to be extended by at least ten years. "The IDF and the IAF will be able to use the 'Karnaf' aircraft for many more years with the addition of new operational capabilities adjusted according to the dynamic theatre," said Lt. Col. A., Squadron Commander.
The US Air Force has successfully launched a Minuteman 3 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in the latest test on the Southern California coast. The unarmed missile was launched Wednesday morning from Vandenberg Air Force Base.
The Air Force says the test was to check the readiness, effectiveness, and accuracy of the weapons system.
Minuteman missiles are regularly tested with launches from Vandenberg that send unarmed re-entry vehicles to a target area in the middle of the Pacific.
Report: "Hit in Malaysia was Part of Broad Mossad Operation"
| 26/04/2018
The recent assassination of Hamas-affiliated scientist Dr. Fadi Muhammad al-Batsh was part of an alleged Mossad operation, The New York Times reported on Thursday.
Report: North Korea's Nuclear Test Site 'Largely Unusable'
| 25/04/2018
Chinese seismologists claim that a large part of North Korea’s underground nuclear test facility is unusable due to the collapse of a cavity inside the mountain after the latest test-detonation occurred, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
South Korea Switches off Propaganda Broadcasts against the North
| 25/04/2018
South Korea on Monday halted the propaganda broadcasts at the border town of Panmunjom, in a move to set a positive tone ahead of the expected inter-Korean summit between President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
USAF Plans to Put Sensors on Allies' Satellites
| 25/04/2018
The US Air Force is planning to put sensors on allies' satellites to boost deterrence, increase resiliency, and get them to orbit sooner.
USAF officials told Defense One that the move is intended to diversify the makeup of military spacecraft that circle the Earth, better protecting them from an enemy attack and persuading Russia and China to think twice before launching a war in space.
IAF Upgrades C-130 Hercules Aircraft
| 25/04/2018
The 131st ("Knights of the Yellow Bird") Squadron is undergoing a unique modification process with its "Karnaf" (C-130 Hercules) aircraft. As part of the "Karnaf" modification project, the aircraft's lifespan is due to be extended by at least ten years. "The IDF and the IAF will be able to use the 'Karnaf' aircraft for many more years with the addition of new operational capabilities adjusted according to the dynamic theatre," said Lt. Col. A., Squadron Commander.
The recent assassination of Hamas-affiliated scientist Dr. Fadi Muhammad al-Batsh was part of an alleged Mossad operation, The New York Times reported on Thursday.
Report: North Korea's Nuclear Test Site 'Largely Unusable'
| 25/04/2018
Chinese seismologists claim that a large part of North Korea’s underground nuclear test facility is unusable due to the collapse of a cavity inside the mountain after the latest test-detonation occurred, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
South Korea Switches off Propaganda Broadcasts against the North
| 25/04/2018
South Korea on Monday halted the propaganda broadcasts at the border town of Panmunjom, in a move to set a positive tone ahead of the expected inter-Korean summit between President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
USAF Plans to Put Sensors on Allies' Satellites
| 25/04/2018
The US Air Force is planning to put sensors on allies' satellites to boost deterrence, increase resiliency, and get them to orbit sooner.
USAF officials told Defense One that the move is intended to diversify the makeup of military spacecraft that circle the Earth, better protecting them from an enemy attack and persuading Russia and China to think twice before launching a war in space.
IAF Upgrades C-130 Hercules Aircraft
| 25/04/2018
The 131st ("Knights of the Yellow Bird") Squadron is undergoing a unique modification process with its "Karnaf" (C-130 Hercules) aircraft. As part of the "Karnaf" modification project, the aircraft's lifespan is due to be extended by at least ten years. "The IDF and the IAF will be able to use the 'Karnaf' aircraft for many more years with the addition of new operational capabilities adjusted according to the dynamic theatre," said Lt. Col. A., Squadron Commander.
Chinese seismologists claim that a large part of North Korea’s underground nuclear test facility is unusable due to the collapse of a cavity inside the mountain after the latest test-detonation occurred, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
South Korea Switches off Propaganda Broadcasts against the North
| 25/04/2018
South Korea on Monday halted the propaganda broadcasts at the border town of Panmunjom, in a move to set a positive tone ahead of the expected inter-Korean summit between President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
USAF Plans to Put Sensors on Allies' Satellites
| 25/04/2018
The US Air Force is planning to put sensors on allies' satellites to boost deterrence, increase resiliency, and get them to orbit sooner.
USAF officials told Defense One that the move is intended to diversify the makeup of military spacecraft that circle the Earth, better protecting them from an enemy attack and persuading Russia and China to think twice before launching a war in space.
IAF Upgrades C-130 Hercules Aircraft
| 25/04/2018
The 131st ("Knights of the Yellow Bird") Squadron is undergoing a unique modification process with its "Karnaf" (C-130 Hercules) aircraft. As part of the "Karnaf" modification project, the aircraft's lifespan is due to be extended by at least ten years. "The IDF and the IAF will be able to use the 'Karnaf' aircraft for many more years with the addition of new operational capabilities adjusted according to the dynamic theatre," said Lt. Col. A., Squadron Commander.
South Korea on Monday halted the propaganda broadcasts at the border town of Panmunjom, in a move to set a positive tone ahead of the expected inter-Korean summit between President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
USAF Plans to Put Sensors on Allies' Satellites
| 25/04/2018
The US Air Force is planning to put sensors on allies' satellites to boost deterrence, increase resiliency, and get them to orbit sooner.
USAF officials told Defense One that the move is intended to diversify the makeup of military spacecraft that circle the Earth, better protecting them from an enemy attack and persuading Russia and China to think twice before launching a war in space.
IAF Upgrades C-130 Hercules Aircraft
| 25/04/2018
The 131st ("Knights of the Yellow Bird") Squadron is undergoing a unique modification process with its "Karnaf" (C-130 Hercules) aircraft. As part of the "Karnaf" modification project, the aircraft's lifespan is due to be extended by at least ten years. "The IDF and the IAF will be able to use the 'Karnaf' aircraft for many more years with the addition of new operational capabilities adjusted according to the dynamic theatre," said Lt. Col. A., Squadron Commander.
The US Air Force is planning to put sensors on allies' satellites to boost deterrence, increase resiliency, and get them to orbit sooner.
USAF officials told Defense One that the move is intended to diversify the makeup of military spacecraft that circle the Earth, better protecting them from an enemy attack and persuading Russia and China to think twice before launching a war in space.
IAF Upgrades C-130 Hercules Aircraft
| 25/04/2018
The 131st ("Knights of the Yellow Bird") Squadron is undergoing a unique modification process with its "Karnaf" (C-130 Hercules) aircraft. As part of the "Karnaf" modification project, the aircraft's lifespan is due to be extended by at least ten years. "The IDF and the IAF will be able to use the 'Karnaf' aircraft for many more years with the addition of new operational capabilities adjusted according to the dynamic theatre," said Lt. Col. A., Squadron Commander.
The 131st ("Knights of the Yellow Bird") Squadron is undergoing a unique modification process with its "Karnaf" (C-130 Hercules) aircraft. As part of the "Karnaf" modification project, the aircraft's lifespan is due to be extended by at least ten years. "The IDF and the IAF will be able to use the 'Karnaf' aircraft for many more years with the addition of new operational capabilities adjusted according to the dynamic theatre," said Lt. Col. A., Squadron Commander.