US Navy Commissions Destroyer USS Thomas Hudner
On December 1, the U.S. Navy commissioned its newest Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, the USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116). Its name honors Captain Thomas J. Hudner Jr., a naval aviator in…
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US Army Activates SHORAD Battalion in Germany
On November 28, the U.S. Army in Europe activated the 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment in Germany. The 5th Battalion was deactivated following the end of the Cold…
Russian Pantsir-S Missile Battalion Enters Service in Crimea
On November 30, Russia’s Southern Military District’s press service announced that a Pantsir-S air defense battalion had deployed to Crimea earlier in October. According to the statement, these missile systems…
Russia Deploys Fourth S-400 Battalion in Crimea
On November 29, Russia’s Black Sea Fleet press office announced their deployment of its fourth S-400 Triumf missile system battalion near the Russian-Ukrainian border in Djankoy, Crimea. According to Russia’s…
Russia to Build New Early-Warning Radar System in Crimea
On November 29, an unnamed Crimean security source told Interfax news agency that Russia intends to install a new missile early-warning radar station in Crimea in 2019. The source noted…
South Korea Purchases Israeli Missile Defense Radar Systems
On November 27, South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced that the country has concluded a $292 million deal to purchase two Israeli advanced radar systems, dubbed Green Pine….
Yemen Update: November 3-20
Between November 3 and November 20, Houthi forces fired at least two ballistic missiles targeting the port city of Hodeidah and a coalition military base in Marib province. Below is…
Russia Receives Surface-to-Air Missile Systems for Arctic Region
On November 25, the Russian Defense Ministry announced that it received 12 Tor-M2DT surface-to-air missile systems, which will be the first of these systems to deploy in the Arctic region….
South Korea Updates on Developing Missile and Radar Systems
On November 25, a South Korean defense industry official provided updates on four weapons systems that are slated for operational deployment in the next five years. The ship-based Haegung or…
India Signs Deal with Russia for Construction of Two Guided-Missile Frigates
On November 20, Indian Defense Ministry officials announced the signing of a $500 million deal between India and Russia for the design and transfer of technology to build two Admiral…