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News - idf
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2023: Elbit exhibits export version of Crossbow mortar turret
19th September 2023
Elbit Systems has unveiled a lightweight export model of its Crossbow 120mm mortar system being developed for the Israel Defense Forces.
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Land Warfare
Rising Anti-Armour Threats in Ukraine Spotlight Need for Active Protection Systems (Studio)
6th September 2023
Amid the evolving threats in modern warfare, active protection systems (APS), like Rafael’s Trophy, offer advanced defence for armoured vehicles.
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Land Warfare
Elbit prepares Crossbow 120 mm mortar for firing trials and export sales
4th May 2023
Elbit's Crossbow mortar will move to firing trials this year as the company prepares it for the Israel Defense Force (IDF) and potential exports
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Training
Israel and US join up for cyber exercise
13th February 2023
Exercise Juniper Falcon is the second recent Israeli exercise with the US after last month’s largest ever drill of its kind.
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Defence Notes
AUSA 2022: Iron Beam reaches a wider audience
13th October 2022
The Iron Beam laser for air and missile defence made its US show debut at AUSA 2022 and it was also presented to representatives of 24 militaries at a recent conference in Israel.
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Land Warfare
Asio delivers mobile mission planning system to IDF
28th September 2022
The ORION mobile mission planning system is designed to aid situational awareness from individual Israeli soldiers to battalion commanders.
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Air Warfare
Israel puts F-35I through its paces with Iran attack in mind
11th July 2022
The danger posed by a nuclear-armed Iran has prompted the Israeli Air Force to draw up detailed plans for strikes spearheaded by the F-35I Adir.
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Land Warfare
IAI to win Negeva combat vehicle project
16th June 2022
Two new combat vehicle types for Israeli SOF, unveiled at Eurosatory 2022, will use COTS components to keep costs low.
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Land Warfare
Observations from Ukraine give Israeli tank designers ‘interesting ideas’
2nd June 2022
The evident vulnerabilities of Russian armour in the ongoing invasion of Ukraine have drawn the eye of Israeli MBT designers.
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Land Warfare
Israel moves to ‘Edge of Tomorrow’ while Ghost Unit evolves
13th May 2022
How is the IDF adapting its infantry equipment to the likely demands of future warfare, in the broader context of the Hezbollah/Hamas threat?
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Uncrewed Vehicles
XTEND develops second-generation ISR quadcopter
4th May 2022
Israeli company XTEND has created a second-generation Xtender sUAS, and it has also sealed two partnerships to improve perimeter security and AI capabilities.
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Digital Battlespace
Israel moves to counteract Russian EW activity from Syria
18th March 2022
Israel is reacting to active EW and GPS-jamming measures from Russian forces in Syria, in order to maintain its operational edge and freedom of action against Iran-related targets.
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Defence Notes
IAI reveals long-range MPA order from Asia-Pacific customer
11th March 2022
IAI will manufacture a long-range MPA for an unnamed Asia-Pacific customer.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
IDF eyes bulked-up multirotor UAVs
22nd February 2022
Traditionally small multirotor drones are growing in size and payload capacity, and the IDF may even explore the option of arming these platforms.
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Defence Helicopter
Israel must wait while Egypt upgrades Apaches
11th January 2022
Egypt seems to have stolen a march on Israel with a plan to upgrade its AH-64D Apache helicopters to the AH-64E Guardian standard.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
David Urban LACV
Programme Background The Israel Defense Force (IDF) has been using the David as a patrol vehicle since 2007. Compared to larger, heavier vehicles such as ...
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Special operations vehicles
Zmag SOF Vehicle (Israel - Options)
Programme Background Originally designed by and marketed by Ido Cohen, the Zmag is part of a family of ATVs aimed at both civilian and military customers. In ...
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Military helicopters - attack
AH-64E Apache (Israel)
Programme Background IDF Ground Forces Command is urging the Israeli MoD to request the acquisition of up to 40 AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters from ...
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Special operations vehicles
Zmag SOF Vehicle (Israel)
Programme Background Originally designed by and marketed by Ido Cohen, the Zmag is part of a family of ATVs aimed at both civilian and military customers. In ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
Namer IFV
The first prototype Namer, which was produced in Israel, was unveiled to the public in 2008. In order to speed up production, the Israeli MoD ...
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Light attack, Trainer
Brave Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer [Taiwan]
Programme Background The programme commenced in February 2017, and the first prototype was delivered for flight testing in 2019. The Brave Hawk will serve as ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8, Tanks
Tracked & Wheeled Light Tank (Philippines)
Programme Background The decision to split the programme into a wheeled and a tracked element follows the belief of the Philippine Army that this will ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Land: fire support simulators
IDF
Development of the CFFT system in support of the US Army led to the Indirect Fires Training (IDF) line of products focusing on joint fires ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Eitan
The Eitan 8x8 APC is a wheeled APC developed for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) by the MoD’s Tank Programme Administration (MANTAK). It is designed to replace some ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
Namer
The Namer is a heavy APC, based on the Merkava Mk IV tank chassis, developed by IMI for the Israeli Ordnance Corps. The first vehicles ...
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Tanks
Merkava Mk 3/4
The Israel Defense Forces revealed development of the 120mm-armed Merkava Mk 4 MBT in 2002. It builds on the experience of the Tank Administration (MANTAK) ...
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Special operations vehicles
Zmag
The Zmag (sometimes called Z-mag) is part of a family of ATVs originally developed by Israeli racing driver Ido Cohen. In May 2020, Israel Aerospace Industries ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Skylark I-LE
Skylark I-LE and Skylark I are small UAVs that can be used for various military and security roles, including tactical over-the-hill surveillance and reconnaissance, perimeter security and ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
David
The David is a light armoured vehicle consisting of an armoured capsule that can be mounted on either a Toyota Landcruiser, Hilux or Land Rover ...
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Trainer
T-5 Yung Yin/Brave Eagle
The T-5 Yung Yin (Brave Eagle) is an advanced jet trainer being developed by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology’s Aeronautical Systems Research ...
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Deployable/static missile systems
AWS
Developed jointly by IAI and United States, Arrow Weapon System (AWS) is a short to medium range theatre ballistic missile (TBM) defence system. AWS utilizes ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Skylark I-eVTOL
The Skylark I-eVTOL is, as its name suggests, an electric-powered VTOL capable development of the Skylark I. Manufactured by Elbit Systems, the drone can be controlled ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
Tzofit Training Centre
In June 2009, Elbit inaugurated the Beechcraft King Air B200 Tzofit Training Centre for IDF pilots. Elbit Systems serves as the project’s prime contractor, while ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Spark
The Spark is a fixed-wing UAV manufactured by Rafael Advanced Defence Systems and Aeronautics. Little is known about the drone, other than that, in September ...
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Crew-served grenade launchers
Striker 40/MK47
General Dynamics is systems integrator for the Striker 40 (MK47 AGL in US service). The complete system comprises the weapon, AN/PWG-1 Lightweight Video Sight and ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
Wolf
The Wolf is a multipurpose 4x4 armoured vehicle based on a Ford F550 chassis and developed by Rafael Advanced Defence Systems and Carmor (then Hatehof). ...
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Individual assault/anti-tank weapons
Simon/M100 GREM
Rafael developed the Simon rifle grenade to be fired from an M4 carbine and other 5.56mm weapons, to breach doors with no risk to the ...