The Israel Defense Forces claim that Iranian forces fired 20 rockets at Israeli military bases late Wednesday night. Some of the rockets, which were reportedly launched from southern Syria, were intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome defense system, according to the IDF. Israel had earlier deployed the defense system to the disputed Golan Heights area in anticipation of an attack. The IDF retaliated... 

Russia’s Pantsir-S1 defense missile system Brazil says it will discuss buying Russian Pantsir-S1 defense system and Igla anti-aircraft missiles during the upcoming visit by Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to Brasilia. Head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Brazilian Armed Forces General Jose Carlos De Nardi said in a statement on Sunday, “We are interested in acquiring three batteries...