air defense systems

April 11, New Delhi — U.S. intelligence suggests that China is preparing to supply new air defense systems to Tehran within weeks, according to a media report citing sources familiar with recent assessments.The report indicates that Beijing may route these shipments through third countries to...

Washington, April 8 – The United States struck more than 13,000 targets during Operation Epic Fury, a massive military campaign that also resulted in the deaths of 13 American service members, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General Dan Caine...

New Delhi, April 6 – The Indian Army on Monday unveiled a key "technology roadmap" outlining technical and operational requirements in the field of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and loitering munitions, amid the changing nature of warfare seen in various conflicts.The nearly 50-page document...

Abu Dhabi, April 3 – As many as 12 people, including five Indian nationals, were injured on Friday due to falling missile debris after a successful interception carried out by the UAE's air defense systems in the Ajban area of Abu Dhabi."As part of the ongoing follow-up to the previously...

Dubai, April 1 An Indian national was injured when he was struck by shrapnel from a drone intercepted by the air defense system in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, according to local authorities.The incident occurred near the Umm Al Thuoob Industrial Area in Umm Al Qaiwain, one of the...

April 1, New Delhi: The conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the US entered its second month on Wednesday, as both nations exchanged attacks.The Israeli military reported that its air defense systems responded to a missile attack from Iran, with air raid sirens activated across central Israel...

Kuwait City, March 29 – Kuwait said on Sunday that its air defense systems successfully intercepted multiple aerial threats over the past 24 hours, while a projectile strike on a military camp left 10 troops injured, according to an official military statement.According to the statement...

New Delhi, March 27 In a major defense acquisition push, India on Friday cleared the procurement of a fresh batch of five S-400 missile systems from Russia and 60 medium transport aircraft, as well as a few other military platforms, at a total cost of Rs 2.38 lakh crore to boost the combat...

Washington, March 27 The ongoing conflict in the Gulf could weaken America's strategic position in the Indo-Pacific, raising concerns for partners like India as military resources and attention shift away from Asia, senior former US officials warned.The official said the crisis is already...

Abu Dhabi, March 26 – One Indian national was killed and another was injured after two people died and three were injured when debris from a ballistic missile fell in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Thursday, following a successful interception by the country's air defense systems."As part...

Tel Aviv, March 26 – A missile fired from Iran has evaded Israel's air defense systems and struck the city of Dimona, where Israel's main nuclear facility and reactor are located, state-owned Kan TV reported.Air raid sirens sounded in the area on Wednesday morning and early afternoon (local...

Dubai, March 23 An Indian national sustained minor injuries in Abu Dhabi after debris from a ballistic missile fell in the Al Shawamekh area following a successful interception, authorities said on Monday.Emergency teams responded to the scene after air defense systems dealt with the incoming...

March 20, New Delhi — Air defense systems in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait responded to missile attacks early Friday.In a statement, Kuwait's military said its air defenses were "confronting hostile missile and drone attacks."The UAE's National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management...

Tensions across West Asia have further escalated in the past few hours, with Iran issuing evacuation warnings related to key oil and gas infrastructure throughout the Gulf. Iranian state media has described facilities in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE as potential legitimate targets following...

New York, March 16 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that a war with Iran could divert global attention and military resources away from Ukraine's fight against Russia.In an interview with CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS, Zelensky said that Kyiv faces growing risks if the conflict...

Abu Dhabi, March 15 – Six nationals from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh have been killed, and 142 residents of various nationalities have sustained minor to moderate injuries in the UAE amid recent escalating regional tensions, the UAE's Defence Ministry said on...

Washington, March 15: According to a recent report, during India's Operation Sindoor, the Chinese missiles used by the Pakistani military were decisively defeated for four consecutive days.Operation Sindoor was India's targeted, non-escalatory, tri-service military operation carried out on May...

Washington, March 15 – China has become the subject of international ridicule as its HQ-9B missiles, once touted as the best air defense system, have catastrophically failed in Pakistan, Venezuela, and now Iran within a year, according to a recent report.While China's HQ-9B missiles and JY-27A...

Jerusalem, March 11 Driven by growing demand for air defense systems, Israeli defense industries have registered impressive gains, surpassing Britain to become the 7th largest global arms exporter during 2021-25, according to a report.Israel's leading news portal, 'The Times of Israel', in a...

Washington, March 11 – US fighter aircraft are operating deep inside Iranian airspace with “relative impunity” after much of Iran’s advanced air defense network was neutralized during the first phase of Washington’s military campaign, the Pentagon said.Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff...