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News - idf
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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
INS Magen sets out on delivery voyage
9th November 2020
First Sa’ar 6 corvette leaves German shipyard
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Troop protection system blends UAVs and AR
8th September 2020
Israeli and US partners have launched an operational pilot programme for force protection that employs small UAVs and soldier-borne AR technology. ‘The programme has produced …
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Digital Battlespace
Ofek 16 takes its first pictures
26th August 2020
The Israeli MoD and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have released the first images from the Ofek 16 EO reconnaissance satellite that was launched in early …
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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 …
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Defence Helicopter
Israel grounds Black Hawk fleet amid engine troubles
19th August 2020
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has decided to ground its UH-60 Black Hawk (Owl) fleet following a number of T700 engine ‘technical malfunctions’ discovered over …
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Defence Notes
IDF demands extra funding with Iran in its sights
6th August 2020
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is proposing a funding boost for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), citing ongoing tensions with Iran and its proxies in …
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Land Warfare
Elta has SF and autonomous developments in mind for all-terrain vehicles
24th July 2020
If it seemed odd to some observers for Israel Aerospace Industries, with its long aviation heritage, to acquire the manufacturing operations for three all-terrain 4x4 …
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Training
IDF puts Elbit mission training centre to use
20th July 2020
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has begun using the Brigade and Battlegroup Mission Training Center (B2MTC) from Elbit Systems, in a series of brigade-level exercises. …
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Land Warfare
Digital twin rides to the rescue for IDF autonomous vehicle training
12th June 2020
As the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continue to go robotic, with some autonomous fighting systems already operational and others under development, planners and frontline troops …
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Air Warfare
IAI wins Special Mission Aircraft contract from European client
9th June 2020
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) won a $350 million contract with an undisclosed European country for its Special Mission Aircraft. The platform will be used for …
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Naval Warfare
COVID-19 impact delays INS Magen delivery
20th May 2020
Delivery of the first of four Sa’ar 6 corvettes for the Israeli Navy is being delayed by the industrial impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The Israeli …
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Defence Notes
Greek deal shows how far Israel-Turkey relations have fallen
19th May 2020
In an agreement that reflects major strategic shifts in recent years, the defence ministries of Greece and Israel signed a deal on 6 May for …
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Digital Battlespace
Israeli UAV operations face test of cyber strength
14th May 2020
Statistics do not always tell the full story but sometimes they reveal a problem. For example, more than 80% of flight hours in the Israeli …
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Special Operations
Israeli anti-tunnel expertise attracts US interest
6th May 2020
Israel is continuing to offer US security authorities the benefit of its military experience in detecting subterranean tunnels dug by terrorists, Shephard has learned. The …
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 ...