DEFEXPO 2018 HIGHLIGHTS – Armored Vehicles (Part III)
April 14, 2018 by Tamir Eshel · Comment
Filed under: Elbit Systems, India, Lockheed Martin, Syndicated Industry News, Tata
Filed under: Elbit Systems, India, Lockheed Martin, Syndicated Industry News, Tata
Part III of our photo review of DEFEXPO 2018 features news of armored vehicles.
DEFEXPO 2018 HIGHLIGHTS – Unmanned Systems
April 13, 2018 by Tamir Eshel · Comment
Filed under: Boeing, Elbit Systems, IAI, India, Insitu, Syndicated Industry News, Tata
Filed under: Boeing, Elbit Systems, IAI, India, Insitu, Syndicated Industry News, Tata
The fourth part of our photo report highlighting UAV topics from the DEFEXPO 2018 exhibition in India.
Four Multinational Teams Bid for £1.5 billion UK-MOD Operational Readiness Training Services Contract
March 18, 2018 by News Desk · Comment
Filed under: Cobham Defense Electronic Systems, Elbit Systems, QinetiQ, Syndicated Industry News, Thales, training
Filed under: Cobham Defense Electronic Systems, Elbit Systems, QinetiQ, Syndicated Industry News, Thales, training
The British Ministry of Defense has selected four groups to bid for its upcoming Air Support to Defense Operational Training (ASDOT) requirement. Each of the groups selected for the program has teamed with training services specialists from the USA, Canada, and Israel to deliver adversary aircraft and weapons. The winning group will operate various high-performance jets simulating aggressor fighter and attack planes, cruise missiles and electronic combat to training British air, land and naval forces. A final selection is expected in September 2018 followed by the contract award in 2020 that could be worth up to £1.5 billion over 15 years.
UK Army Cadet Force Get New Manpack Radios
The U.K. Army completed the induction of a new, tactical radio system known as the Mercury Radio System, that recently achieved Full Operational Capability (FOC). The new radio is now in service with the UK Army Cadet Force (ACF). The Mercury Radio is based on Elbit Systems' PRC-710 and -720 sets.
An Unmanned Pathfinder for the Royal Navy Flagship
On the recent visit of HMS Ocean at the port of Haifa, the flagship of the Royal Navy participated in a mine warfare exercise at the Haifa Bay, where Israeli Seagull Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV) acted as pathfinders for the British amphibious support helicopter carrier, sailing in simulated mine-infested waters. The mission was part of a joint exercise between the Israeli Navy and the British Royal Navy in
Haifa Bay.
J-Music Systems Selected to Protect the European Aerial Tanker Fleet
Elbit Systems J-Music Directional Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) and PAWS-IR missile approach warning systems, comprising anti-missile self-protection systems were selected to be fitted to the new Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aerial tankers scheduled to join the fleet beginning 2020.
Australia Enters an A$1.4 Billion Army Digitisation Phase
November 28, 2017 by Tamir Eshel · Comment
Filed under: Australia, Boeing, Elbit Systems, Syndicated Industry News
Filed under: Australia, Boeing, Elbit Systems, Syndicated Industry News
The Australian Defence Department approved today the second phase of the army digitization program known as LAND 200. The program comprises the Land 75 and Land 125, each separated into Tranche phases. Delivering a holistic Land networking solution for two Army Brigades, Land 200 also supports the training and simulation establishments, Special Forces and other […]
SeaGull Demonstrates Autonomous ASW Capabilities
September 15, 2017 by Tamir Eshel · Comment
Filed under: Elbit Systems, Israel, L-3, Syndicated Industry News
Filed under: Elbit Systems, Israel, L-3, Syndicated Industry News
Elbit Systems has developed an unmanned anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and mine countermeasure (MCM) vessels that enable navies to detect and defeat enemy submarines and neutralize sea mines in a safer, more efficient and affordable way. At the DSEI exhibition this week the company has demonstrated how the unmanned Seagull boats can autonomously perform anti-submarine operations over a distance of 1,890 nautical miles, with the mission controlled over a satellite link from the company's exhibit at DSEI in London.
Israel’s All Seeing SkEye – Persistent Surveillance Countering Terror
 Elbit Systems unveiled today an advanced capability that has been operational for several years with the military forces of several nations, in homeland security and the war on terror. Using a single payload integrating multiple cameras that together provides an image built from billion pixels, SkEye enables users to simultaneously look, and zoom in or out into 10 Regions of Interest (ROI), using different viewing angles. At any time they can ‘look back in time’ to analyze how a situation unfolds. |
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SPEAR Mk-2 Mobile Mortar – Firepower for the Light Infantry
Elbit Systems unveiled the Spear Mk 2, a new version of the autonomous mortar system designed for Lightweight Combat Vehicles
First Order for BrightNite Helicopter Piloting System
 Elbit Systems received a first order for the BrightNite vision system from one of NATO air forces in, (name of the country has not been released). BrightNite is designed to enhance helicopter pilot visibility and situational awareness in Degraded Visual Environment (DVE) conditions. The company is expected to deliver the systems under a $17 million contract, within 30 months. |
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Elbit Systems’ Subsidiary to Produce Remote Weapon Stations in Brazil
 Ares, a Brazilian subsidiary of Elbit Systems will supply the Brazilian Armed Forces remotely Controled Weapon Stations (RCWS). REMAX is a stabilized weapon station for 12.7/7.62 mm machine guns that was Specifically designed by Ares to meet Brazilian Army requirements as part of the VBTP program. The system have been successfully tested and fielded in Brazilian Army Guarani 6X6 vehicles.. Some of the Brazilian VBTP vehicles are also armed with a larger weapon station mounting the 30mm automatic cannon.
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New Mini-Drone Provides ‘Eye in the Sky’ for Small Boats
August 15, 2016 by Tamir Eshel · Comment
Filed under: Elbit Systems, Israel, Syndicated Industry News
Filed under: Elbit Systems, Israel, Syndicated Industry News
 Elbit Systems introduce today the Skylark C - the first naval member of its electrically powered mini-UAV family. Based on the operational and combat-proven Skylark I-LEX Mini UAS, the naval variant extends the Skylark reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities to the maritime domain. |
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An Unmanned Seagull That Fires Torpedoes!
 Elbit Systems completed recently a trial test torpedo launch from its Seagull multi-mission, autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) system. Lightweight torpedoes are often used by anti-submarine vessels, helicopters, and aircraft against submarines located in shallow waters. This is the first instance where such weapons are used from unmanned platforms. |
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Smaller Drones for Tactical Missions – The race is On!
June 12, 2016 by Tamir Eshel · Comment
Filed under: Boeing, Elbit Systems, IAI, Insitu, Syndicated Industry News
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Staring Night Vision Sensor Opens the Night for Helicopter Pilots
| Elbit Systems successfully demonstrated the BrightNite system in a series of night flights. Britenite is a solution that enables utility helicopters to perform Degraded Visual Environment (DVE) missions successfully in more than 90% of the nights. The demonstration flights carried out in Israel and involved dozens of pilots from different nationalities and services. |
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Alpha Design to Assemble Hermes UAVs in India
 Elbit Systems and Alpha Design company of India are announcing today (Wednesday) an agreement to build Hermes 900 and Hermes 450 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in India, for domestic customers and for export. |
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Startup Accelerator to Promote Innovation in Defense, HLS
March 23, 2016 by Tamir Eshel · Comment
Filed under: Elbit Systems, IAI, Israel, Syndicated Industry News
Filed under: Elbit Systems, IAI, Israel, Syndicated Industry News
 Israel's first defense and HLS accelerator, recently launched by I-HLS, has already won the support of major defense corporations and local authorities. The accelerator will provide startup companies and innovators in defense and HLS an 'umbrella' of services. |
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New Drone Extends Combat Brigade’s View Beyond 100 km
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New Seagull USV Sets for Anti-Submarine, Counter-Mine Warfare
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IAI and Formula Systems Acquire Israel’s C4I Software Systems House TSG
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Formula Systems, an Israel based software holding company today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for the purchase of TSG – a subsidiary and the military arm of Ness Technologies. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Formula Systems, an Israel based software holding company today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for the purchase of TSG – a subsidiary and the military arm of Ness Technologies, engaged in the fields of command and control systems for all echelons, maritime security, intelligence, air and missile defense, homeland security and Cyber security. The total purchase price in the transaction will be $50 million in cash |
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