On Tuesday, it was announced that the U.S. State Department approved a possible $197 million missile sale to Egypt. The sale will include up to 168 RIM-116C Rolling Airframe Missiles Block 2 tactical missiles and comes shortly after the State Department approved a $104 million Large Aircraft Countermeasures System to Egypt in December.
Also on Tuesday, it was reported that the Russian Pacific Fleet’s Admiral Tributs large anti-submarine ship and missile boats carried out an artillery shelling in the Sea of Japan. The shelling involved coastal, air, and maritime targets and practiced the ships’ ability to manage electronic jamming, damage control, narrow passage, and practical firing ground tests.
On Thursday, it was announced that Israel and the U.S. have begun developing the Arrow-4 missile defense system. The Arrow-4 will improve on the previous systems and is set to replace the Arrow-2 interceptors over the coming decades.
On Saturday, it was reported that at least four rockets struck an Iraqi airbase, injuring one person who worked for a U.S. defense company. The attack took place at Balad airbase in Salah al-Din province, and no group immediately claimed responsibility.
On Monday, it was reported that the U.S. and Japan kicked off the computer-based Resilient Shield 2021 naval drills. The drills, which are set to run through Friday, are focused on ballistic missile defenses in response to the increasing tensions from China and North Korea.
