Military Exercises
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 06:25
The two defense departments will enhance communication and regularly report border situations, hold joint exercise and prevent proliferation of small arms, according to the declaration.
Monday, May 19, 2014 - 12:08
In a first for the Turkish Navy, the two frigates and the corvette were able to fire missiles and guns against fast drones coming from different directions, with many of the systems operating in auto-mode.
Monday, May 19, 2014 - 06:53
Organizational issues on conducting “Poppy-2014” were reviewed, as well as collaboration between ministries and other relevant structures.
Sunday, May 18, 2014 - 14:07
The US has either jointly developed or financed all three tiers in Israel’s missile defense program — Iron Dome (short-range missile interceptor), David’s Sling (medium range) and Arrow (long range).
Sunday, May 18, 2014 - 14:06
The drill will also focus on unconventional warfare that could undermine security, such as terrorism, insurgency and border breaches.
Sunday, May 18, 2014 - 09:23
It said “ground, air and naval forces comprising a total of more than 13,000” troops are to be deployed during the May 25-June 10 wargames, with “around 24 countries” taking part.
Friday, May 16, 2014 - 08:38
This post covers Secretary Hagel’s trip to the Middle East, the 20th anniversary of the ceasefire agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and several other top security stories from MENA and Eurasia.
Thursday, May 15, 2014 - 11:26
“We also discussed America’s unwavering pledge to preserve Israel’s qualitative military edge, including the provision of some of America’s most advanced capabilities,” Hagel said.
Thursday, May 15, 2014 - 11:24
“All skills drilled today seek to build up combat readiness of specific structures to fulfil tasks in the fight against international terrorism and prevention of emergency situations,” the country’s state security committee added.
Thursday, May 15, 2014 - 10:11
The exercises centred on the sprawling Muwaffaq Salti air base in the eastern desert, which has long been seen as the mostly likely launchpad for any US intervention in Syria, like that which Washington briefly threatened late last year.