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…)
Lockheed Martin expands to capitalize on burgeoning Mideast market
WASHINGTON — Lockheed Martin has expanded business services for Middle East and other international clients. L-M, producer of the F-16 and Joint Strike Fighter, has launched an organization designed (more…)
Turkey says first indigenous fighter jet project is ‘taking shape’
ANKARA — Turkey has advanced in its multi-billion-dollar fighter-jet project. Officials said Turkey’s Defense Industry Undersecretariat has selected foreign contractors to advance Ankara’s first indigenous fighter-jet. They said the (more…)
Russia steps up arms export business to more than 100 militaries
MOSCOW — Russia has reported a 15 percent arms export increase in 2013. President Vladimir Putin said Russian defense exports have shown a significant increase over 2012. Putin said (more…)
Israel exhibits David’s Sling, Iron Dome at Paris Air Show
PARIS — Israel has unveiled its latest missile defense systems. Israel’s defense industry exhibited new missile defense systems at the Paris Air Show, which ended on June 20. The (more…)
Israel develops hand-held device for military communications
TEL AVIV — The Israeli military has enhanced communications with senior commanders. Military sources said the C4I Branch has overseen the development of a handheld device that could ensure (more…)
Israeli firm developing EW system to enhance drone survivability
TEL AVIV — Israel’s leading non-state-owned defense company plans to unveil an electronic warfare system for unmanned platforms. Elbit Systems has launched marketing of a new EW system for (more…)