Israel says its laser defense system successfully intercepts missiles

Israel on Thursday successfully completed tests of a high-powered laser defense system that intercepts mortars, missiles, anti-tank missiles and drones.

Nouvel axe de défense aérienne: Paris-Rome-Ankara

Les ministres de la Défense turc, français et italien se préparent à signer un accord pour développer en commun un système de défense aérienne, selon une chaîne TV turque.

Turkey Will Take Its Own Security Measures after Russia Defense Deal: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan dismissed on Wednesday Western concern over Turkey's deal to procure an S-400 air defense system from Russia and said the NATO member will continue to take its own security measures.

Pentagon comments on Ankara’s decision to buy Russian S-400 missile systems

The United States is displeased with Ankara’s decision to buy Russian S-400 missile systems, US Department of Defense Spokesperson Johnny Michael gave to understand to a TASS correspondent on Tuesday when asked to comment on reports about Turkey’s making a down payment for such systems.

US Conducts Missile Defense Test Off Hawaii Coast

The US Missile Defense Agency and the Navy successfully conducted a missile defense test off the coast of Hawaii, MDA said in a statement on Wednesday.

Iran unveils new missile production line

Iran has announced the launch of a new missile production line, according to its state media, against a backdrop of tension between the United States and Tehran.

Japan's ruling party wants capability to attack enemy bases

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party does not want Tokyo to shy away from dealing with North Korea's nuclear and missile provocations.

Israel Denies Reports of Second Summoning of Envoy to Russia

The reports that Russia has summoned the Israeli ambassador to Russia for the second time within a week are not true, spokesman for the Israeli Foreign Ministry Emmanuel Nahshon said on Monday.

Israel threatens to ‘destroy’ Syrian air defense systems

Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman on March 19 threatened to destroy Syrian air defense systems after they fired ground-to-air missiles at Israeli warplanes carrying out strikes.

Trump, South Korea PM reaffirm alliance to defend against North Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korea's acting president and Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn exchanged a phone call on Monday, Seoul time, during which the two sides reaffirmed the bilateral alliance but did not discuss pending issues that include increased military burden sharing.

China says deployment of defensive facilities on South China Sea islands legitimate

China said Thursday its deployment of necessary defensive facilities on some islands in the South China Sea is legitimate and normal.

India, Russia ink 16 pacts, including 2 key defense deals

India and Russia Saturday inked 16 pacts, including two key defense agreements, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the 8th BRICS Summit in the western state of Goa.

Russia Likely to Consider Delivering Air Defense Systems to Turkey

The presidential spokesman made this statement as he was answering questions about the visit, which Russian President Vladimir Putin had paid to Turkey on Monday, TASS reported.

Israel denies fighter plane and drone shot down by Syrian Army

The Syrian Armed Forces on Tuesday said they downed two Israeli aircraft that had earlier conducted attacks on their positions near Israeli occupied territory.

Syrian Army Command: Syrian air defense forces shoot down Israeli warplane and drone after attack in Quneitra

The General Command of the Army and the Armed Forces announced on Tuesday that the Israeli enemy’s air force attacked a Syrian military position in the countryside of the southern Quneitra province at 1 am on September 13, 2016.

THAAD deployment damages Beijing-Seoul mutual trust, cooperation

The joint decision of Washington and Seoul to deploy the U.S. Terminal High Altitude Air Defense (THAAD) system in South Korea damages the mutual trust and cooperation developed with China by threatening China's strategic security interests.

Israel, US test response to simulated missile attacks

Israel's defense ministry said Wednesday it has "successfully" completed a joint military drill with the U.S., linking missile defense systems of both countries in a simulation of missile attacks from Iran and Lebanon.

Le nouveau système antimissile américain est opérationnel en Roumanie

Le nouveau système antimissile américain en Roumanie a été inauguré jeudi. Il doit permettre à l’Otan de compléter son arsenal défensif. Ce dispositif inquiète la Russie qui dénonce une menace sur l’équilibre des forces.

Putin says Russia can make powerful Syria comeback within hours. Colonel Steve Warren, a U.S. military spokesman in the region, said Russian intentions remain unclear

Russian President Vladimir Putin on March 17 declared his country’s Syria mission a resounding success, but stressed Russia would continue to support the Syrian government and could build up its military presence in the region again within hours if necessary.

Updated-Putin: We will continue supporting the Syrian government in the fight against terrorism

 Russian President Vladimir Putin affirmed that Russia will continue combating terrorist organizations in Syria, stressing that the Syrian people are the ones to decide their own future.