Israeli expert calls Syrian missile threat more ‘dangerous’ than Iran’s

The Syrian Army fired test missiles during a live fire exercise broadcast on state television in December 2011. AFP/Getty Images

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House panel votes to return tactical nukes to S. Korea, West Pacific
In cancelling U.S. trip, Putin resets Washington-Moscow relations
Russia using Topol-M ICBMs and RS-18s for counter-shield systems


NATO invites Arab states to summit as Turkey claims it blocked Israel


Report: Iran appears to clean suspected nuke weapons site in Parchin
Some EU nations seek to dilute crude oil embargoes against Iran
Opposition reports Iran mobilizing resources for nuke development


Hamas holds strategic consultations with Iran over support in Gaza
Al Qaida recruiting for North Africa operations with focus on Mali
Hamas enters second stage of secret elections in Israel, W. Bank


Hizbullah emerging as model for Shi’ite insurgency in Bahrain
Saudi bolstering military, security forces along Yemen border
Saudis, Turkey in discussions on tech transfer, military coproduction


China claims ‘huge’ number of orders for supersonic trainer/fighter
Russia quickly losing traditional arms trade customers to China
To evade sanctions, China asks Iran to provide oil export insurance


Israeli expert calls Syrian missile threat more ‘dangerous’ than Iran’s
U.S. renews special ops, military training with Yemeni military
Turkey plans tech transfer with Brazil in bid to replace Israel


Israel tracking new Russian AT-14 anti-tank missile sought by Syria
Turkish defense firm signs deal to supply avionics to Central Asia
Israel unveils explosive technologies for urban warfare operations


Putin presses offensive against U.S. global missile defense network

Russian President Vladimir Putin is sworn in for his third term, which will keep him in power until 2018, with the option of running for a fourth term.

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Putin presses offensive against U.S. global missile defense network
Unceremonious dismissals in Moscow purge military leadership
China gaining foothold in Arctic by leasing large land area from Iceland


U.S. allies wondering: Why give advanced weapons to Iran satellite?


Iran acquires Chinese communications, GPS jammers via North Korea
Ignoring Western sanctions, China, India prop up Iranian oil industry
Iran acquires aircraft technology for helicopters, surveillance craft


Egypt, Hamas hold strategic talks to supply Gaza, stabilize the Sinai
Hamas Political Bureau leadership holds secret meeting in Cairo
Israeli intel: Suspected Al Qaida insurgency financier nabbed in Belgium


U.S. Army foresees bonanza in weapons transfers to Saudi, UAE
Saudis enhance airport security capacity to include defusing bombs
Airbus, Boeing boost revenues for UAE aerospace operations


Washington-Manila alliance gets boost from standoff with Beijing
PLA exercise triggers forest fire, endangers ‘eco-protection’ region


Israel not relying on U.S. air refueling assets for long-range operations
Despite ongoing threats, Israel downgrades travel warning to Turkey
Syrian rebels reorganize, seek world support in bid to oust Assad


Israel receives 4th Dolphin electric-diesel submarine from Germany
Turkey OKs interim leasing of 5 surveillance aircraft from U.S.
Turkey reports record $1 billion in arms exports mainly to Mideast


Russian admiral pours cold water on idea of China ‘military alliance’

A Xinhua photo of the Russia-China joint naval exercise in the Yellow Sea of the Pacific Ocean, April 26. Xinhua/Zha Chunming

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