U.S. firm building six-square-kilometer bunker for Israeli military
WASHINGTON — The United States has launched a project to build a massive bunker for Israel’s military. The Defense Department has awarded a U.S. company a contract to build (more…)
Israel’s Ben-Gurion University developing next-gen atomic clocks
TEL AVIV — Israel has launched a project to develop advanced atomic clocks. The nation’s chief scientist has approved the development of the next generation of atomic clocks for (more…)
Israel Army testing high-tech hovering surveillance system
TEL AVIV — The Israel Army has received a tethered hovering system for combat vehicles. The Ground Forces Command received the HoverMast-100, manufactured by Israel’s Sky Sapience. On Sept. (more…)
U.S. awards BAE Systems $94 million contract for Egypt radar units
WASHINGTON — The United States has approved the sale of radars to the Egyptian military. The Defense Department has awarded a contract for the sale of advanced radar components (more…)
Israel to privatize defense major, dismiss one-third of its employees
TEL AVIV — Israel has advanced in efforts to privatize a defense major. Officials said the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu drafted a plan to privatize Israel Military (more…)
UAE orders advanced digital friend/foe systems from U.S.
WASHINGTON — The United Arab Emirates has ordered electronic warfare systems from the United States. The Defense Department has awarded a contract for advanced identification friend/foe systems for the (more…)
U.S. continues military aid to Egypt despite Congress’ warning
WASHINGTON — The United States, despite threats from Congress, continues to sell military equipment to Egypt. The Defense Department has issued several contracts for military equipment to Egypt. The (more…)
Israel deploys Iron Dome to protect central, northern coastal cities
TEL AVIV — Israel’s military has deployed another missile and rocket defense system. The Israel Air Force deployed the Iron Dome system to protect coastal cities in central and (more…)
Israel launches advanced broadband communications satellite
TEL AVIV — Israel has overseen the launch of the Amos-4 communications satellite from Kazakhstan. The launch on Aug. 31 from the Baikenour cosmodrome marked the most advanced space (more…)