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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Israel Develops a Highly Protected APC to Replace Thousands of M-113 ‘Tin Cans’
 Israel’s Ministry of Defense unveiled today the first prototype of the Eitan, a new 8x8 armored personnel carrier developed by the Ministry’s Tank Development Program Directorate (Mantak), as a possible successor for thousands of American-made M-113 APCs Israel has been operating since the 1970s. |
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First Israeli F-35 ‘Adir’ is Airborne
July 28, 2016 by Tamir Eshel · Comment
Filed under: Israel, Lockheed Martin, Syndicated Industry News
Filed under: Israel, Lockheed Martin, Syndicated Industry News
 The first F-35 bound to Israel made its maiden flight June 25 from Fort Worth, Texas, flown by Lockheed Martin's test pilot. The aircraft will now conduct a series of flight tests to confirm its airworthiness. |
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Israel Requests Eight SH-60F SeaHawk from US Navy Surplus
 Israel is seeking US approval for the supply of eight SH-60F Sea-Hawk Helicopters from US Navy surplus to support the Israeli Navy security operations in the Mediterranean Sea. The helicopters will initially operate with the four new Meko-100 Class Magen corvettes Israel will receive from Germany by 2020. |
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Successful Tests for Indo-Israeli Land-Based Air Defense System
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F-35A ADIR: Maintaining israel’s Air Dominance Against Growing Threats
 Israel officially received today the first of 33 F-35A 'ADIR' joint strike fighters ordered for the Israel Air & Space Force. The new aircraft will be one of two F-35A fighters expected to arrive in Israel before year's end. |
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A New Israeli Sandcat Spoted in Paris
June 15, 2016 by Tamir Eshel · Comment
Filed under: Force Protection, Israel, Plasan, Syndicated Industry News
Filed under: Force Protection, Israel, Plasan, Syndicated Industry News
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New Laser Countermesure System to Protect Aircraft and Helicopters from Missile Attack
 Unveiled yesterday at Eurosatory 2016 by Israel based Bird Aerosystems, SPREOS combines a radar based verification sensor and an active laser effector to form a directional, infrared countermeasure (DIRCM) system. Mounted on the same optical path, the laser 'fires׳ right through the center of the radar panel, enabling significant cost saving in maintaining separate aiming devices. |
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RoBattle – A New Robot to Spearhead Combat Formations in Battle
 IAI is introducing the RoBattle, a new combat robot it has developed. A member of a growing family of Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) that evolved from the company’s robotics center in recent years. RoBattle will make its debut at the Eurosatory exhibition in France next week. Designed for modern ground combat, RoBattle is built to […] |
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Preview: Israel at Eurosatory 2016
 SIBAT, the defense export directorate within Israel’s Ministry of Defense (MOD) highlights the main themes and capabilities on display at Israel’s National Pavilion at Eurosatory. The Pavilion, organized by SIBAT, host 29 defense companies representing the country’s defense technology at its best. This video preview produced in cooperation with SIBAT, provides insights into the systems and new products expected at Eurosatory 2016.
Stay tuned to Defense-Update.com for more updates, as some of the products are expected to debut only at the exhibition next week. Defense-Update will be there to cover, assess and report. |
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Dogo – a Weaponized Robot Designed for Close Combat
 A new weaponized robot developed by Israel's General Robotics represents a new breed of 'combat robots', to be unveiled at Eurosatory 2016 in Paris this month. The robot dubbed DOGO is designed to assist combat teams in close combat and counter-terror operations. |
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Reccelite Pods to Fly on Italian Predator Bs
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DRDO Displays MRSAM Fire Unit at DEFEXPO
 The Indian Defense Research & Development Organization (DRDO) unveiled at Defexpo 2016 the fire unit of Medium Range Surface-to-Air (MRSAM) missile system, developed and manufactured for the Indian Air Force and Army. |
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Reliance Forms JV with Rafael, to Focus on Missiles & Aerostats
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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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India and Israel – a Dialog and a Marathon Run
For three decades Israel and India are maintaining close defense relations, the dialog is conducted at low key, but is ever growing, spanning all military services, government and local authorities and security services. |
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Israel at Defexpo 2016
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Indian Government Clears $1.1 Billion Acquisition of Israeli AEW Planes
 The Indian Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), the highest executive body that takes a call on defense matters, has cleared the acquisition of two Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) platforms, from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) at a cost of US$1.1 billion (Rs 7,500 crore).
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IDF Expands Use of Active Protection Systems (APS)
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Germany Defers MALE UAS Acquisition, Leasing Heron TP from Israel
January 14, 2016 by Tamir Eshel · Comment
Filed under: Germany, IAI, Israel, Syndicated Industry News
Filed under: Germany, IAI, Israel, Syndicated Industry News
 The German armed forces have shelved a plan to buy a new Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) in favor of $650 million lease plan for such vehicles, which will commence operations from Israel beginning in 2018. |
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David’s Sling Weapon System Completes Final Testing
December 21, 2015 by Tamir Eshel · Comment
Filed under: Israel, MDA, missile defense, Syndicated Industry News
Filed under: Israel, MDA, missile defense, Syndicated Industry News
The Israeli David's Sling air and missile defense weapon system (DSWS) successfully completed today the fourth and final series of tests (DST-4), representing the final milestone in the system's development. DST-4 is the final milestone before the IDF declares the David's Sling an operational system. The first of two units is expected to become operational in early 2016. |
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David’s Sling Weapon System Completes Final Testing
December 21, 2015 by Tamir Eshel · Comment
Filed under: Israel, MDA, missile defense, Syndicated Industry News
Filed under: Israel, MDA, missile defense, Syndicated Industry News
 The Israeli David's Sling air and missile defense weapon system (DSWS) successfully completed today the fourth and final series of tests (DST-4), representing the final milestone in the system's development. DST-4 is the final milestone before the IDF declares the David's Sling an operational system. The first of two units is expected to become operational in early 2016. |
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Poland Orders Spike Missiles to Equip Rosomak IFVs
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Germany Orders a New Batch of Boxers
December 18, 2015 by Tamir Eshel · Comment
Filed under: Germany, Israel, Lithuania, Syndicated Industry News
Filed under: Germany, Israel, Lithuania, Syndicated Industry News
 Munich, Germany: The Artec company has signed a contract with OCCAR, for the production of a second batch of 131 Boxer armored personnel carriers for the German Army. The total order is worth EUR 476 million. |
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