IAI to Integrate New Avionics into Aero L-159 Aircraft

The Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) signed a partnership agreement for technical and marketing cooperation for the light combat L-159 aircraft. Under the agreement, IAI will integrate new avionics and other solutions in the L-159 platform, and the two companies will jointly market the aircraft.

The L-159 is a light multi-role combat aircraft designed for a variety of air-to-air, air-to-ground and reconnaissance missions. It is equipped with a multi-mode IAI/Elta radar for all-weather, day and night operations.

Kalyani, Rafael Expand Product Portfolio for Indian Armed Forces

Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems (KRAS), a joint venture between Kalyani Strategic Systems and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has announced plans to expand its product profile.

The venture will now enter into missile systems with the new generation precision-guided munitions (NGPGM), air defense systems and capabilities for medium-range surface-to-air missiles (MRSAM), low-level quick reaction missile (LLQRM) system and quick reaction surface-to-air missile (QRSAM) programs. 

Report: Russia to Provide S-300 Missile Systems to Syria Soon

Russia may supply its S-300 long-range surface-to-air missile systems to Syria on a free-of-charge basis within the framework of military assistance to the Arab country, according to the Russian newspaper Kommersant.

The newspaper has cited diplomatic and military sources as saying that the issue of supplying the air defense systems to Syria "has practically been resolved."

The Top-Down Revolution of Mohammad bin Salman

Saudi Arabia is in the midst of revolutionary processes that aim to change the economic and social fabric in this conservative kingdom. In contrast to the bottom-up Arab revolutions that took place over the past decade, the Saudi revolution is guided top-down by Crown Prince and acting ruler Mohammad bin Salman from his palace in Riyadh.

Now That Assad Has Won, What Lies Ahead for Syria?

Many sources think that the most significant clashes in Syria are likely to end late this year.

The small clashes between the various ethnic groups and hence among their external points of reference will probably not end yet. The bulk of armed actions, however, will certainly finish since now the areas of influence are stabilized.

The first fact that stands out is that, despite everything, Bashar al-Assad’s forces have won. All the international actors operating on the ground – be they friends or foes – have no difficulty in recognizing it.

Facing US Sanctions: Is India Being Pressured into Buying American Weapons?

A report by The Hindu raises a question whether the United States is using the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, or CAATSA, as a commercial tool to prevent countries from buying Russian defense products.

On January 29, the US began imposing sanctions on foreign companies under Section 231 of CAATSA for transactions made with Russian defense and intelligence sector.

Al-Qaeda Using Google Maps to Plan Attacks

The al Qaeda terror organization is using Google Maps to plan precision jihadist attacks across the Middle East, according to a new propaganda video released by Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP).

Iran, Russia, Syria, Iraq Held Intelligence Committee Meeting

Iran, Russia, Syria, and Iraq held a quartet intelligence committee meeting in Baghdad last Thursday, the Mehr news agency reported. The meeting was primarily aimed at sharing intelligence in the campaign against terrorism.

Iranian Defense Minister Brig. Gen. Amir Hatami, who represented Iran at the meeting, said his country attaches great importance to efforts in fighting terrorism. 

Eitan Ben-Eliyahu Resigns as Chairman of Aeronautics

Aeronautics announced today that its chairman, Maj. Gen. (res.) Eitan Ben-Eliyahu has informed the company's board of directors of his resignation after six years in office. The board appointed Maj. Gen. (res.) Yedidya Yaari as Ben-Eliyahu's successor.

IAI's Upgraded Tac4G Allows Integration with Tactical UAVs

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has evolved its Tac4G tactical communication system to enable it to be integrated with tactical UAVs, the company recently announced. (Additional source: imrmedia)