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News - idf
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Air Warfare
Airborne C-UAS laser proves its worth in early tests, say Israelis
21st June 2021
Israel claims success in a series of C-UAS tests using an airborne high-powered laser.
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Defence Notes
Iron Dome continues to hold sway
1st June 2021
The Iron Dome missile and rocket interception system proved its worth last month with extensive use in the latest bout of fighting between Hamas and Israel.
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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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Defence Notes
Israeli precision-guided weapons power takes on new meaning in Gaza (Analysis)
21st May 2021
Analysis from conflict between Israel and Hamas points to heavy reliance on JDAM GPS guidance kits by the IDF and IAF, an indicator of military operators increasing demand for precision targeting weapons, but the two services also seem to have made C2 and multi-domain improvements.
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Defence Notes
Smart, Effective & Reliable (sponsored)
3rd May 2021
This article is brought to you by Israel Aerospace Industries. With autonomous vehicle technology rapidly maturing, military robotic vehicles are playing an increasingly important role in ground …
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Air Warfare
More F-35Is land in Israel
28th April 2021
Almost half of the 50 F-35s ordered by Israel have been delivered.
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Land Warfare
Elta sells Zmag to IDF
23rd April 2021
The IDF is acquiring up to 30 all-terrain vehicles from Israeli manufacturer Elta, with SOF among the possible operators.
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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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Naval Warfare
Did MV Saviz attack involve Saudi Arabian intelligence?
8th April 2021
An apparent attack on an Iranian military logistics vessel was the latest in series of maritime incidents in waters off the Arabian Peninsula.
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Defence Notes
Israeli F-35s operating from ‘Gulf soil’ a genuine possibility
8th March 2021
New possibilities for Israeli F-35s could be on the way, including the aircraft being fielded from 'Gulf soil' to better counter Iranian threats.
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Land Warfare
Germany gives green light for new active protection on Leopards
10th February 2021
The German parliament has released funds to procure the Rafael Trophy active protection system for Leopard 2A6A3 MBTs.
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Digital Battlespace
US Army assessment puts Fire Weaver in the spotlight
9th February 2021
Sensor-to-shooter system enhances situational awareness and delivers the ability to maximise available combat power in GPS-denied environments.
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Digital Battlespace
Delivering Actionable Intelligence in the Modern Battlespace (sponsored)
14th January 2021
Actionable Intelligence, the delivery of the right information at the right time and in the right context, is of supreme value to key decision-makers in all military branches. Not only does it facilitate operational success but most importantly – it saves lives. But to achieve this is a challenge.
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Training
Joint Israeli Navy-NATO exercise to develop maritime medical procedures
14th December 2020
The latest casevac capacity-building demonstration is the most complex to date, following previous exercises in 2018 and 2019.
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 ...