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iHLS TV Weekly Video Report – March 24th 2015
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In this weekly Video report (March 24th 2015):
Turkey and ISIS – more than meets the eye
US Navy resting exoskeletons
ISIS’s...
Kalashnikov goes into the UAV business
Russian arms manufacturer Kalashnikov decided to establish a joint venture dedicated to producing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The weapons giant has decided to purchase...
A Bridge over the Mediterranean: The French-Egyptian Arms Deal
A recent arms deal between Egypt and France may indicate a change in the regional balance of power; Egypt's traditional reliance on U.S. arms...
The Little intruder catchers
They are small and well hidden and they can detect an invasion. You can find them along the borders of more than 30 countries,...
Ukraine Crisis and the Implications for the Middle East
The Minsk II Agreement: Implications of a (Shaky) Ceasefire
The Minsk II Agreement, reached on February 12, 2015 between Ukraine and the separatist provinces in...
The Indian Air Force wants Israeli-made air-to-air missiles
If India finally opts to acquire additional Russian made SU-30 fighters, it plans to equip it with Israeli made air-air missiles. This, according to...
Is a cyber-Pearl Harbor likely?
A surprise cyber attack on U.S critical infrastructure – an imminent scenario?
Cybersecurity experts often contemplate how U.S. security agencies would react to a cyber-9/11...
President Putin Visits Egypt
Russian President Putin (L) meeting with Egyptian President el-Sisi (R) in Cairo, February 9, 2015
On February 9-10, 2015, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Egypt...
The first-ever armored taxi appears in Russia
This is the most unique Taxi in the world. If you happen to be in Russia, you can now take a ride in military...
Israel-Azerbaijan: Despite the Constraints, a Special Relationship
A telegram from the US embassy in Azerbaijan that was published in Wikileaks claimed that the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, compared Israel-Azerbaijan relations...
What cold war? The U.S will buy rocket motors from Russia
Russian rocket producer Energiya has signed a $1 billion contract with US Orbital Sciences Corporation for the delivery of 60 RD-181 engines. These engines...
Developments in the Global Oil Market Strategic Significance
Since mid-2014, global oil prices have fallen dramatically. The price of an American WTI barrel of oil was $44 in late January 2015, compared...
Russia selects new assault rifles
Russia has selected the AK-12 and the AK-103-4 as the new service rifles for its army. Both firearms are manufactured by Kalashnikov Concern, which...
Russia to Introduce Advanced, Long-Range UAS
The Russians are investing huge sums of money in developing highly advanced unmanned air system (UAS).
It is expected that Russia will soon display a...
The Iranian Nuclear Crisis and the U.S. Administration
The Dilemma of Sanctions in Light of the Effort to Promote an Agreement
In his State of the Union address on January 20, 2015, President...
France to sell Egypt advanced frigates and jet fighters
France will become a major arms supplier for Egypt.
Cairo is interested in procuring 20 Rafale fighter jets as well as two FREMM frigates from...
Russia is Developing a Hypersonic Missile
Russia will build its first hypersonic missile by 2020. This, according to local state media.
“In my estimation, the first hypersonic products should appear …...
The U.S and Russia – getting ready for future combat?
According to recent reports, President Vladimir Putin is planning to deploy nuclear missiles and nuclear submarines. There are also reports concerning Russia’s plans to...
Egypt’s Reported Acquisition of the S-300VM Air Defense System
Zvi Magen, Yiftah Shapir
Even if no contract has yet been signed, Egypt and Russia are holding talks on the purchase of the S-300VM air defense...
ZIL Russian army personnel carrier concept revealed
A very special looking personnel carrier concept has been unveiled by Russian tractor builder ZIL
According to a report in Auto Express, the as yet...
Critical infrastructure in Russia vulnerable to hackers
Cybersecurity experts believe that Russia needs to strengthen the protection of its nuclear power stations and other critical infrastructure facilities and systems from cyber...
Between Crises: If and When Russia Fights ISIS
Zvi Magen
Russia has not (yet) joined the US-led coalition against ISIS, and its official spokespersons have not spared their criticism of the coalition’s management...
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