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Israel has successfully tested an upgraded version of its Arrow missile defense system, incorporating lessons learned from the recent war with Iran. The trial marks another milestone in the continued evolution of Israel’s multi-layered air and missile defense network, as the country accelerates the development of next-generation technologies to counter emerging regional threats. Israel Successfully […]

Could Israel once again build its own combat aircraft? Growing concerns over the future of U.S. defense policy and the risk of potential arms restrictions are fueling a renewed debate in Jerusalem over greater defense autonomy. While reviving the iconic Lavi fighter is considered unrealistic, defense officials and analysts are increasingly discussing a new generation […]

Poland is moving closer to expanding its procurement of Israeli defense technology as part of its sweeping military modernization program. With new radar systems, active protection for tanks, and continued investment in anti-tank weapons already in place, Warsaw is now also considering an Israeli-style multi-layered air defense architecture as regional security concerns over Russia continue […]

A drone carrying a suspected explosive device was found overnight at the German Leipzig Airport right next to a Ukrainian Antonov AN-124. If the incident is confirmed, it would mark the first time one of NATO’s most important strategic air transport hubs has been directly affected. The German Bild newspaper was the first to report […]

Turkey continues to show growing signs of hostility toward Israel, prompting Western analysts to intensify their assessment of Ankara’s expanding military capabilities. Turkey’s increasing involvement in Syria has become a growing source of concern in Israel, with the United States reportedly being asked to closely monitor these developments. While Turkey does not currently pose the […]

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) of all sorts are playing a greater role in combat. This has been driven by the ongoing war in Ukraine and the recent war with Iran. Looking to expand the UAV envelope, Israeli company Elbit Systems unveiled a maritime concept that converts civilian/commercial cargo ships into dedicated UAV-launching platforms, centred on […]

Israeli company Axon Vision formed a strategic collaboration with ParaZero to introduce a new integrated configuration that marks the first expansion of the ForceField family to counter the growing drone’s threat. While the initial ForceField configuration is designed to protect manoeuvring forces through an integrated kinetic response, the new integrated solution combines ForceField with DefendAir […]

Western intelligence organisations suspect that Russia has transferred to Iran the technology that enables the use of AI on advanced attack drones. Israeli sources said that in the Ukraine war, Russia used attack drones with AI that helps them to autonomously detect pre-designated targets and avoid early detection Tal Inbar, an Israeli senior expert on […]

The Elbit Air Keeper solution brings together all ISTAR and EW capabilities and is designed to be compatible to various business and civil platforms. Elbit System’s innovation stands out in its ability to seamlessly coordinate diverse components. It ensures co-existence for each system, sensor, and radar to operate smoothly and efficiently, without interfering with one […]

Israeli company Elbit has unveiled a system it claims will dramatically enhance the mission capability of advanced fighter aircraft. The EO DAS (Electro-Optical Distributed Aperture System) solution is, according to the degsituational awareness, survivability, and mission effectiveness capabilities to fourth-generation platforms. Based on Elbit Systems’ combat-proven IR-based Missile Warning System (MWS), the EO DAS leverages […]

In order to rejoin the U.S. F-35 programme, Turkey is actively attempting to sell its Russian-made S-400 Triumf air defence systems (two batteries, 120 interceptor missiles, originally acquired in 2017 for about US$2.5 billion). The leading contender is the United Arab Emirates (UAE).  Russia views a sale to the UAE “positively,” and discussions among Moscow, […]

Embraer has delivered the first C-390 Millennium tactical transport aircraft to the Czech Air Force, just 20 months after the acquisition contract was signed. The handover ceremony took place on 16 July at Prague Kbely Air Base and marks the beginning of the type’s operational service in the Czech Armed Forces. The aircraft was officially […]

Leonardo and PT ESystem Solutions Indonesia have signed a contract to supply the Indonesian Ministry of Defence with 12 M-346 F Block 20 multirole light fighter aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2030. The agreement follows a letter of intent announced in February and forms part of Indonesia’s wider programme to modernise the Indonesian […]

ST Engineering’s Digital Systems business has secured new deployments in Asia outside Singapore in the last few months for its counter-drone capability, reflecting growing demand for effective counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) solutions as defence and security agencies strengthen protection against evolving drone threats. The deployments span both defence and critical infrastructure applications, underscoring the versatility, […]

Persistent aerial surveillance delivered by a tethered drone launched from an unmanned surface vessel, for coastal security, port protection, and wide-area maritime monitoring. Elistair and Exail have partnered to integrate the Khronos automated tethered DroneBox on Exail’s DriX unmanned surface vessel (USV), giving maritime operators a persistent “eye in the sky” launched directly from the […]

Bosnia and Herzegovina has returned to the centre of geopolitical rivalry in the Western Balkans. But unlike previous crises, the latest confrontation is not between Russia and the West. Instead, in early July, an unprecedented dispute has emerged between the United States and its principal European allies over energy, international governance and the future direction […]

As part of its major “Firepower” project, Rheinmetall is massively expanding its production capacities for ammunition and propelling charge components. On July 22, the official foundation-laying ceremony was held at the long-established site of its subsidiary Rheinmetall Nitrochemie in Aschau am Inn for one of Europe’s most modern powder plants. The ceremony was attended by […]

BAE Systems has unveiled the UK’s first uncrewed, autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) at the Farnborough International Airshow. The system was designed to augment the combat power of the armed forces by complementing existing and future crewed aircraft, delivering additional frontline capability at a lower cost, the company stated in a press release.  The “Brontanax” […]

Greece’s Security Council has approved a multi-layer purchase of air defence systems from Israel, to form the “Achilles Shield” network. The deal will also include Heron UAV systems. The total value of the deal is estimated at up to €3.5 billion. “Achilles Shield” will include Israeli made anti-ballistic, anti-aircraft, and anti-drone systems. Israeli defence firms […]

An Israeli Navy Dolphin class submarine surfaced off the coast of Eilat in in the Red Sea recently, in a rare public appearance, drawing the attention of beachgoers and swimmers along the Red Sea shore.  The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated the submarine was conducting routine operational activities in the area, and the surfacing footage […]

At the Farnborough International Airshow, the British training company HeliOperations and the German simulation specialist Reiser Simulation and Training signed a groundbreaking agreement. According to a release from Reiser, the company will deliver an advanced Flight Training Device (FTD) simulating the Leonardo AW139, as well as a stationary hoist training system named hoistAR. This new […]