Israel marketing advanced ‘suicide’ drone with 10-kilo payload
TEL AVIV — Israel has unveiled a new variant of what was termed a suicide unmanned aerial vehicle. The state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries has launched marketing of the Harop (more…)
Russia says fifth-gen attack helicopter to be ready in three years
MOSCOW — Russia has been enhancing a helicopter ordered by the Middle East. Officials said the Russian Defense Ministry was developing a fifth-generation attack helicopter. They identified the helicopter (more…)
Jordan upgrading F-16s to integrate advanced weapons, targeting
WASHINGTON — Jordan has been modernizing its F-16 multi-role fighter fleet. Industry sources said the Royal Jordanian Air Force was selecting contractors and systems to enhance its more than (more…)
Pentagon calls on Lockheed Martin to accelerate F-35 improvements
WASHINGTON — The United States remains dissatisfied with the performance of the Joint Strike Fighter. The administration of President Barack Obama has determined that the F-35 fighter-jet failed to (more…)
Israel unveils combat vehicle armor to protect against RPGs
TEL AVIV — Israel has been marketing advanced armor for NATO militaries. Israel’s Plasan has unveiled its HSF, described as a lightweight and flexible protection for combat vehicles. Executives (more…)
Israel deploys Green Rock, a mobile variant of Iron Dome
TEL AVIV — The Israel Air Force has begun deployment of a new variant of the Iron Dome missile and rocket defense system. On June 11, the military received (more…)
Turkey complains of being left in cold by U.S. on technology transfers
WASHINGTON — Turkey has urged an accelerated effort to transfer U.S. defense technology. Officials said the government of Prime Minister Recep Erdogan wanted the United States to establish a (more…)
New Israeli combat vehicle called its most lethal platform
TEL AVIV — Israel has developed an armored combat vehicle. The state-owned Israel Military Industries has completed final trials of Combat Guard, meant for military and security patrols. IMI (more…)
Switzerland chooses Israeli Firm Elbit’s Hermes-900 drone
LONDON — Switzerland has selected an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle. The Swiss Defense Department has chosen a military UAV from Israel’s Elbit Systems. The Swiss Federal Department of Defense, (more…)