Press TV: Speaking to Sputnik on Thursday, the kingdom’s Ambassador to Moscow Rayed Krimly said the two sides were working out the technical details of the contract. “We signed the contract during the King’s visit. What is now happening is the implementation requires technical details of technology transfers, other technical details between experts of both… read more
The National Interest: Russia plans to arm its most advanced nuclear submarines with hypersonic missiles by 2027. The Husky-class attack submarines will be equipped with Zircon hypersonic missiles, according to Russian news organization TASS, which attributed the information to a source in Russia’s defense industry. “Zircon hypersonic anti-ship missiles will become the main armament of… read more
Mehr News Agency: TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Senior Aide to Iranian Leader, Ali Akbar Velayti, said on Wednesday that Iran will further develop its missile and defense capabilities and will lift limitations on its nuclear program. “We will preserve Iran’s regional and missile power to kill US with envy,” said Ali Akbar Velayati, Senior… read more
Shephard Media: The Russian Navy’s Black Sea Fleet is set to commission its new Vyshny Volochok missile ship in Sevastopol on 1 June, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced on 28 May. The Vyshny Volochok is the sixth ship of the Buyan-M class under Project 21631. Built at the Zelenodolsk shipyard, the ship keel was… read more
Newsweek: A senior Iranian military official has warned the U.S. that his armed force’s missile development and regional influence was too powerful to be dismantled even in the event of a direct conflict. Brigadier General Hossein Salami, deputy commander of the elite Revolutionary Guards, criticized Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s 12-point plan for potentially reaching… read more
Sputnik News: The Syrian military found two unexploded Tomahawk missiles after a massive missile attack on Syria by the United States, Great Britain and France on April 14 and handed them over to Russia. “Having this missile in hand, we can clearly understand what channels of communication, information and control, navigation and range finding it has… And knowing all these parameters, we… read more
The EurAsian Times: The fact that Russia is developing S-500 Anti-Missile & Air Defence Systems has been known for several years, but its tactical and technical specifications, appearance and other information remained classified. It is believed that American THAAD complex (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) can be considered similar to the S-500, however, according to the developers… read more
AMN News: The missile program of Iran is a threat to both the countries of Europe and for Russia, the Minister of Ecology and Affairs of Israel, Zeev Elkin, told RIA Novosti. “When Iran is developing ballistic missiles today, we are talking about missiles that can reach Moscow, not just Tel Aviv,” Elkin begin. “Today,… read more
The Drive: Russia has reportedly conducted the longest range surface-to-air missile test ever with its S-500. If and when it becomes operational, the air and missile defense system could significantly increase the Russian military’s anti-access and area denial capabilities in Europe, East Asia, and elsewhere, but its already years behind schedule. CNBC was first to… read more
The Philippine Star: MANILA, Philippines — In addition to landing a bomber aircraft on the South China Sea, China has deployed new weapon systems on its largest outpost in the Paracel Islands, according to a Washington-based think tank. The Asia Maritime Transparency Transparency (AMTI) reported that based on a satellite photo dated May 12, Beijing… read more