Israel’s sixth of twelve Iron Dome batteries near completion
TEL AVIV — Israel has been assembling its sixth missile and rocket defense battery. The Israeli military has overseen the production of the sixth Iron Dome battery. Officials said (more…)
Sales to Asian clients push Israeli defense exports to record level
TEL AVIV — Israel has achieved record defense exports amid shrinking budgets in the West. The Defense Ministry said Israeli defense and security exports reached a record $7.5 billion (more…)
Russia buying foreign combat UAVs from UAE, 50 from Israel
MOSCOW — Russia plans to purchase unmanned aerial vehicles from the United Arab Emirates. The Russian Army is said to have ordered nearly 50 UAVs from Israel in sales (more…)
Israel’s Elbit Systems offers coastal protection system for India
TEL AVIV — A leading Israeli defense firm has been lobbying for an Indian maritime security project. Israel’s Elbit Systems has developed an integrated maritime solution presented to the (more…)
Turkey’s satellite integration and test center completed
LONDON — Turkey has progressed in a reconnaissance satellite project. The Turkish Defense Ministry has overseen the development of the GokTurk satellite program for the military. In the latest (more…)
Israel tests Arrow-3, capable of intercepting missiles in exoatmosphere
TEL AVIV — Israel and the United States have reported a successful maiden flight of the advanced Arrow-3 ballistic missile interceptor. Israel’s Defense Ministry said an Arrow-3 interceptor was (more…)
Technical failure forces Israel to crash-land drone near Egypt
TEL AVIV — The Israel Air Force has forced down an advanced unmanned aerial vehicle near the border with Egypt. Military sources said Air Force operators were ordered to (more…)
Israel looks to South America as key market for missile sales
TEL AVIV — Israel has been focusing on exports of air-to-ground missiles. The state-owned Israel Military Industries has launched a marketing drive of its AGMs for export clients. IMI (more…)
Turkey, frustrated with West, eyes China missile defense system
ANKARA — Turkey, amid tense relations with the West, has been mulling procurement of a ballistic missile defense system from China. Industry sources said the Defense Industry Undersecretariat, known (more…)