Defence Notes
Iranian words and deeds raise the regional stakes
The US officially points the finger at Tehran after the 30 July UAV attack on a vessel in the Gulf of Oman, while the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps continues to ratchet tensions with a grandiose new claim.
Land Warfare
Hamas/Hezbollah threat adds weight to case for special IDF missile unit
Has the recent Gaza flare-up tipped the scales in favour of a new IDF surface-to-surface missile unit, despite air force opposition?
Defence Notes
Déjà vu hovers over MTCR but manufacturer fears may prove unfounded
Will the Biden administration decide to reverse moves by its predecessor to loosen UAV export restrictions under the Missile Technology Control Regime?
Air Warfare
Airborne C-UAS laser proves its worth in early tests, say Israelis
Israel claims success in a series of C-UAS tests using an airborne high-powered laser.
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Defence Notes
Israeli space sector taps into potential of partnerships
8th June 2021
Israeli industry looks towards innovative propulsion systems and new-generation propellant.
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Digital Battlespace
Smaller is beautiful for Israel
21st May 2021
IAI is exploring the potential of nanosatellites and microsatellites to deliver persistent overhead surveillance of threat areas.
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Unmanned Vehicles
German Heron TP preparations continue in Israel
7th May 2021
German UAS operators will soon start to train with a specially adapted version of the Israeli-made Heron TP.
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Digital Battlespace
New lease of life beckons for satellites
5th May 2021
A US-owned Israeli firm is developing a logistical solution to avoid the problem of drift orbit.
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Land Warfare
Jaguar prowls into action
22nd April 2021
The newest robotic ground vehicle for the IDF is designed for integration with tactical forces in mobile, dismounted operations.
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Defence Notes
IAI shines more light on Barak ER interceptor test
19th April 2021
Interceptor used in March test was the first series-production Barak ER missile, with the IDF the most likely launch customer. The extended-range Barak variant will slot into the existing Israeli air defence umbrella of systems.
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Digital Battlespace
SDR technology may make its mark on Orbiter
12th April 2021
Rafael may combine software-defined radio communications with unmanned aerial capabilities from Aeronautics.
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Air Warfare
Egypt solves its SCALP problem
9th February 2021
An issue around selling a missile with US components seems to have been solved — either the US relented or MBDA was able to source an alternative.
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Air Warfare
Israel to aim Spice 250 at Lebanese and Syrian targets
29th January 2021
Standoff glide bomb is being rolled out by Israeli Air Force to complement Spice 1000 and Spice 2000.
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Defence Helicopter
Israel enhances Seahawk sensors and weapons suite
27th January 2021
SH-60Fs are expected to operate from Sa’ar 6 corvettes with Elta ELM-family maritime radar and other classified sensors, as well as Spike missile variants.
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Unmanned Vehicles
Egypt seeks more advanced UAV capabilities
14th January 2021
Egypt is believed to be interested in the Falco Xplorer ISR platform, in keeping with a strong defence business relationship between Italy and the North African country.
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Defence Notes
Unprecedented missile intercept test may stoke Gulf interest
16th December 2020
David’s Sling was tested simultaneously with an upgraded Iron Dome system and the Arrow ballistic missile interceptor — some of these capabilities could appeal to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
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Air Warfare
Discussions put Rafale in play for Iraq
25th November 2020
Talks are only at an early stage, and questions remain over how procurement of the fourth-generation multirole aircraft would be funded
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Land Warfare
High-tech suite offers glimpse of networked future for Israeli combat vehicles
9th November 2020
Will the appeal of technology to enable swarm operations of tanks and APCs overcome concerns over human factors?
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Naval Warfare
Sa’ar 6 vessels to use C-GEM and SEWS-DV
26th October 2020
Defence and decoy systems are intended to protect the vessels from missile attack
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Land Warfare
Czechs pick preferred partner for mobile air defence requirement
2nd October 2020
The selection of Rafael as preferred bidder for the Czech Republic's mobile air defence requirement is notable for including a strong element of local industrial workshare
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Naval Warfare
Israel heralds successful test of new anti-ship missile
1st October 2020
A new and as yet unnamed anti-ship missile, developed by Israel Aerospace Industries for the Israeli Navy, was test-fired for the first time in the …
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Defence Notes
Israeli concern lingers over Iranian replenishment of Syrian CW
24th September 2020
Israel has targeted Syrian facilities that are allegedly being used — with Iranian assistance — to replenish the country’s stock of chemical weapons (CW). Shephard understands …
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Naval Warfare
Underwater threat attracts Israeli attention
3rd September 2020
Israel is intent on developing and procuring new technologies to counter underwater threats to its vessels, merchant ships and natural gas infrastructure in the Mediterranean. …
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Defence Helicopter
Decision time looms for Israeli CH-53D replacement
21st August 2020
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) is drawing closer to a decision on which platform will replace its fleet of 23 aging CH-53D Yas'ur helicopters (pictured) with …
