Tag: Air Defenses

Categories Russia

New Russian missile-defense radar system is world-first for helping intercept nuclear warheads, military industry chief reveals

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Russia’s Soviet-era nuclear defense shield has had a major overhaul and has now become one of the world’s most advanced military installations, benefitting from secret technology, one of the businesses behind the project has said. … Read More >New Russian missile-defense radar system is world-first for helping intercept nuclear warheads, military industry chief reveals

Categories Middle East

Syrian air defense units intercept Israeli missiles near Damascus, thwarting THIRD raid in a week – Russian Defense Ministry

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The Syrian military intercepted two missiles fired by Israeli fighter jets at the Damascus suburb of Set Zaynab over the weekend, thwarting the third airstrike in just a week, using Russian-made air defense systems. … Read More >Syrian air defense units intercept Israeli missiles near Damascus, thwarting THIRD raid in a week – Russian Defense Ministry

Categories Middle East

Russian-made air defense systems shot down ALL Israeli missiles targeting Syria’s Homs – military

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All four missiles fired by Israeli warplanes at Syria’s Homs province early on Thursday were shot down by the Syrian Army using Russian-made ‘Buk’ air defense systems, the Russian military has revealed. … Read More >Russian-made air defense systems shot down ALL Israeli missiles targeting Syria’s Homs – military

Categories Russia

Russia shows off new high-tech S-500 rocket system designed to take down enemy SPACE WEAPONS high above planet Earth (VIDEO)

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A cutting-edge anti-aircraft system capable of taking out high-speed fighter and bomber jets has been tested by Russian forces ahead of its deployment to units protecting the country’s airspace, defense chiefs said on Wednesday. … Read More >Russia shows off new high-tech S-500 rocket system designed to take down enemy SPACE WEAPONS high above planet Earth (VIDEO)

Categories Middle East

Armed drone intercepted near US Embassy in Baghdad after rockets hit base housing American troops (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

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An explosives-laden drone was shot out of the sky by American air defenses as it neared the US Embassy in Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone, Iraqi security sources said, soon after rockets targeted a base housing US troops. … Read More >Armed drone intercepted near US Embassy in Baghdad after rockets hit base housing American troops (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Categories Middle East

Explosions over Damascus: Syrian air defenses light up sky in response to ‘Israeli aggression’ – state media

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Syrian air defenses have been activated against missiles allegedly launched from Lebanese airspace by Israel, state news agency SANA has reported. The attack is said to be targeting Damascus and Homs. … Read More >Explosions over Damascus: Syrian air defenses light up sky in response to ‘Israeli aggression’ – state media

Categories USA

US warship FAILS to intercept mid-range ballistic missile target… amid reports of ‘Russian spy ship’ off Hawaii

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The US Missile Defense Agency said that an Aegis ship fired two SM-6 interceptors, but failed to hit a medium range ballistic target – with a Russian intelligence-gathering vessel allegedly closely monitoring the botched test. … Read More >US warship FAILS to intercept mid-range ballistic missile target… amid reports of ‘Russian spy ship’ off Hawaii