Aeronautics prepares maritime-mission Dominator XP
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Israel’sAeronautics Defense Systems is in the process of integrating a maritime version of its Dominator XP unmanned aircraft for a client, reported www.flightglobal.com. Aeronautics has previously supplied one Dominator XP to Mexico, where it is in service with the nation’s law enforcement bodies. The company also has been offering the adapted Diamond Aircraft DA42 for […]
Mortars from Lebanon strike north Israel; IDF responds with fire
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Hezbollah claims responsibiliy; number of IDF troops being treated at Sieff Hospital in Safed; mortar strikes Ghajar house directly. Israel’s north under fire: An anti-tank missile struck an Israel Defense Forces vehicle in the Har Dov area near the Lebanon border on Wednesday morning, as mortar shells were fired at nearby areas. A number of […]
Israel halts AH-1 sales talks with Nigeria
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The USA has blocked any sale by Israel of surplus American-made weapon systems to Nigeria, and indicated that Israeli-made equipment should be exported to the country only “under strict conditions”. Nigeria had shown interest in buying surplus Bell AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters that were phased out of service by the Israeli air force in 2013, […]
Israeli Tanks Being Moved to Northern Israel
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Israeli tanks being moved to northern Israel today due to the security situation in the area. Seen being transported to North Israel today in preparation for possible escalation with Hezbollah
The MicroB-UAS is a mature, operational, advanced Micro-UAS
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The MicroB-UAS is a mature, operational, advanced Micro-UAS, weighing approximately 1Kg. The MicroB creates a new niche in the UAS arena providing unprecedented Mini-UAV capabilities (over 10Km range, over one hour endurance, Stabilized video image, etc.) in a Micro-UAV form factor, while maintaining its very competitive and affordable price. The MicroB is designed for full […]
DND seals deal on 28 Israel-made armored infantry fighting vehicles
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The Department of National Defense has signed a P882-million contract with an Israel-based firm for the purchase of 28 armored infantry fighting vehicles. DND Assistant Secretary Patrick Velez said in an interview on Thursday that the deal was signed last week with Elbit Systems Land and C4L for the “very capable” vehicles. Velez declined to […]
Canadian Armed Forces to receive Elbit ELSAT 2100 satellite on-the-move systems
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Elbit Systems has been awarded a contract to deliver its mobile satellite communications system, ELSAT 2100 satellite-on-the-move (SOTM), to the Canadian Armed Forces. Awarded by Rheinmetall Canada, work will be carried out over an 18-month period. Financial details of the contract remain undisclosed. Elbit Systems Land and C4I Division general manager Yehuda (Udi) Vered said: […]
Elbit Systems Land & C4I presented the latest configuration of its SOLTAM ATMOS
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Elbit Systems Land & C4I presented the latest configuration of its SOLTAM ATMOS (Autonomous Truck Mounted hOwitzer System) truck-mounted 155 mm self-propelled artillery system at Eurosatory 2014 defence show. Although ATMOS was seen mounted on a 6×6 Tatra Export T816-7 series high-mobility chassis, the weapon system can be fitted to a 6×6 or 8×8 chassis. […]