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Air Warfare
Heron TP flies over Germany for the first time
15th May 2024
The Heron TP is a multi-role, advanced, long-range MALE UAS. It is faster, larger and higher flying than the Heron Mk 1 on which it is based and has been equipped with automatic taxi-takeoff and landing systems, satellite communication for extended range and fully redundant avionics.
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Land Warfare
Four issues the armoured vehicle industry needs to tackle
15th May 2024
As the procurement of armoured vehicles progresses, some projects have stalled or been abandoned due to the fluid geopolitical and conflict landscape. Buyers, manufacturers and operators have been reassessing their needs, desires and capabilities amid tightening budgets and escalating demands.
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Land Warfare
Leopard MBT: Alpha beast finally gets to work after a long slumber (updated 2024)
14th May 2024
Leopard MBTs are German-made main battle tanks that have been in service since the Cold War and have undergone several upgrades to remain competitive in modern warfare. This article traces the history and development of the Leopard 1 and 2, its variants, its operational service and its future prospects.
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Naval Warfare
Elbit wins first order for export version of Crossbow unmanned turret
8th May 2024
At DSEI 2023 Elbit Systems unveiled a lightweight export model of its Crossbow 120mm mortar system being developed for the Israel Defense Forces.
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Air Warfare
Israel’s Oron airborne early warning aircraft rushed into service
7th May 2024
ELTA systems onboard the Oron include an ELW-2085 active electronically scanned array (AESA) four-dimensional radar, an electronic surveillance measures system, a self-protection system including active and passive sensors and countermeasures and a mission computer system
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Naval Warfare
South Korea approves more frigates plus SM-3 missiles
6th May 2024
South Korea’s six FFX Batch IV frigates are expected to be delivered by 2032 and will full retirement of remaining Pohang-class corvettes and Ulsan-class frigates, and possibly Gwanggaeto-class destroyers.
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Digital Battlespace
How Israel is using space to spot missile threats from Iran
2nd May 2024
A former Israeli space head has recommended that the Israeli Air and Space Arm operate small satellites in swarms to provide the country’s armed forces with region-wide surveillance.
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Air Warfare
Leonardo and Textron pitch M-346N for upcoming US Navy T-45 replacement
30th April 2024
Leonardo and Textron’s joint effort to introduce the M-346N aircraft into the US Navy’s training programme has promised to offer a proven efficient training enterprise as the T-45 replacement.
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Air Warfare
Airbus could miss out as India’s air refueller saga drags on
26th April 2024
Amid heightened demand for aerial refuelling capabilities in India, Airbus Defence faces a potential setback in securing defence contracts in the country due to escalating costs and concerns over trust.
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Air Warfare
Greece and Israel cosy up over Rafael’s Spyder air defence system
24th April 2024
Ongoing discussions between Greece and Israeli arms manufacturer Rafael to acquire Spyder air defence systems underscored the resilience of international business ties despite geopolitical tensions.
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Land Warfare
The Philippines looks to Israel for military equipment amid South China Sea tensions
23rd April 2024
The southeast Asian country has been enhancing its military readiness by procuring advanced Israeli defence platforms and systems.
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Land Warfare
Israel ramps up Arrow-4 development following Iranian attack
19th April 2024
Israel’s Ministry of Defense has fast-tracked the development of the Arrow-4 ballistic missile interceptor in response to recent Iranian ballistic missile attacks.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Israel’s MALE UAVs ‘must adapt’ to Iranian-made air defences
10th April 2024
Advancements in air defence technologies have begun to reshape aerial combat dynamics in the Middle East, as illustrated by recent events involving the Israeli Air Force and Hezbollah.
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Air Warfare
Israel shifts back to the Apache as UAV switch fails
5th April 2024
The IAF has equipped its Apache helicopter fleet with Rafael’s Spike NLOS missile.
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Air Warfare
Israel bets big on India to enhance defence procurement
4th April 2024
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has enhanced its defence collaboration with India, focusing on joint development and support for the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM) system, alongside the establishment of a dedicated local subsidiary for maintenance and upgrades.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - MALE
Israel Heron Lease
Programme BackgroundIn February 2018, Greece announced that it would lease seven Heron drones from Israel. The lease contract, worth €35.5 million ($44m), will cover a ...
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Corvettes
Reshef Class [Israel]
Programme Background Requirements The Israeli Navy is seeking a replacement for its Sa'ar 4 and Sa'ar 4.5-class of fast attack vessels. Dubbed Reshef-class, the new ...
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Loitering munitions
Harop [Israeli Navy]
Programme Background MADEX 2023 At MADEX 2023, IAI displayed the Mini-Harpy, dubbed the Green Dragon, loitering munition in a 12-system launcher mounted to an Israel ...
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Corvettes
Sa'ar 6 Class (Israel)
Programme Background Timeline A new class of corvettes is in the process of being constructed for the Israeli Navy to replace the Sa'ar 5 class, ...
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Tanks
Merkava Mk3 (Cyprus)
Programme Background Following the announced donation of 41 T-80U/UK tanks to Ukraine, Cyprus is actively seeking a replacement MBT for its Armed Forces. Cyprus offered ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-46A Forecast (Israel)
Programme Background Boeing, according to reports, would not grant Israel Aerospace Industries permission to convert used 767s into tanker planes. Consequently, according to Channel 12 ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-46A (Israel)
Programme Background Boeing, according to reports, would not grant Israel Aerospace Industries permission to convert used 767s into tanker planes. Consequently, according to Channel 12 ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Eitan 8x8 (Israel)
Due to the provisions of the US Foreign Military Financing (FMF) system, there is a chance that the Eitan could be mass produced in the ...
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Patrol boats
Shaldag Mk V [Israel]
Programme Background A press release from Israel Shipyards on 7 July 2021 announced the company would be supplying the Israeli Navy with four Shaldag Mk ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
Shaldag Mk V (1-9) (Philippine Navy)
Programme Background Timeline The Philippine Navy first registered its interest in acquiring a number of Israeli-built patrol boats in January 2020. The Philippines were looking to ...
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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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Fighter - multirole
F-35I Adir (51-75) (Israel)
Programme Background On 15 February 2015, Israel signed an FMS deal to procure 33 F-35A (F-35I Adir) fighter aircraft with an option of 17. Israel ...
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Loitering munitions
Mini-Harpy [Israeli Navy]
Programme Background MADEX 2023 At MADEX 2023, IAI displayed the Mini-Harpy, dubbed the Green Dragon, loitering munition in a 12-system launcher mounted to an Israel Navy Sa'ar 6 ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Hermes 900 [Israel]
Programme Background Production In 2018, following the establishment of a joint venture between Elbit Systems and Adani Defence, the Adani Elbit UAV complex was inaugurated ...
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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 ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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OPVs
Israel Shipyards OPV
The Israel Shipyards OPV design is a 400t-500t vessel designed for naval security operations. The 500t version can equip a light marine helicopter (up to five ...
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Loitering munitions
Shehab
The Shehab is a Palestinian loitering munition that carries a 5kg explosive payload. According to Hamas' militant wing, the platform is indigenously produced. However, the ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35I Adir
The F-35I Adir is an F-35A Lightning II variant customised to meet the requirements of the Israel Defense Forces to replace the F-16 fleet in ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
Shaldag MK V
The Shaldag Mk V is a multi-mission fast patrol boat designed to serve as both a naval and border police vessel. It is a variant of ...
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Corvettes
Themistocles Corvette
The Themistocles Corvette, also referred to as the Eastern Mediterranean Patrol Corvette, is a new design bringing about next-generation operational capabilities. It is a multipurpose ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16I Sufa
The F-16I Sufa ('Storm' in Hebrew) is a Block 52+ D (dual-seat) variant of the Fighting Falcon, which was produced for Israel by Lockheed Martin. ...
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Air-to-surface missiles
AGM-142A/Popeye
The Popeye I, or AGM-142 Have Nap as it is known in the US, is a family of ASMs developed in Israel.
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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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AEW&C
Global 550 CAEW
The G550 CAEW aircraft is a Gulfstream G550 adapted for AEW&C;, EW and ISTAR missions in Australia, Israel, Italy, Singapore and the US. The base platform is ...
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Loitering munitions
Zouari
The Zouari, or Al-Zawari, is a catapult launched loitering munition. Reportedly, an Iranian platform, the drone was utilised by Palestine against Israel in October 2023.
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Corvettes
Sa'ar S-72/72 Class
The Sa'ar S-72/72 is another variant of Israel Shipyards' popular Sa'ar-class fast-attack vessels. Marketed as the most advanced and cost-effective missile corvette available, the class ...
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Land: RWS
Pitbull
General Robotics developed the lightweight Pitbull family of remote weapons station for use on aerial, land and naval crewed or uncrewed platforms. Armed with a single ...
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Individual assault/anti-tank weapons
RGW 90 WB
The RGW 90 WB (Wall Breacher), a member of the RGW 90 family, is optimised to knock through masonry and building walls. The warhead has ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small
Apus Quadcopter Platform (AQP)
The Apus Quadcopter Platform (AQP) is a scalable rotary-wing UAV developed by the Israel Ministry of Defense's Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D;) and Aerotor ...
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Corvettes
Saar S-80
The S-80 is a multirole corvette developed by Israel Shipyard and based on the S-72 platform. The S-80, showcased for the first time at Euronaval ...