Partnership with Israel to expand Germany’s reach in Mideast markets
TEL AVIV — Germany and Israel have been examining a defense industry partnership to convert the NATO state into a major exporter, a report said. A leading Israeli analyst (more…)
Iraq orders mobile X-ray systems from U.S.
WASHINGTON — Iraq has ordered mobile scanners to detect explosives. The Defense Department has awarded a $102.5 million contract for a mobile X-ray imaging system for Iraq. The platform (more…)
Israel develops tactical UAV for infantry recon missions
TEL AVIV — Israel has developed a tactical unmanned aerial vehicle. The state-owned Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has produced a reconnaissance tactical UAV for over-the-hill missions. The UAV, called (more…)
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…)