World’s largest airplane delivers military chassis from US to Israel
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The Antonov AN-225 Mriya, the world’s biggest fully operational plane, has landed at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel delivering Oshkosh military chassis from the United States. Ukrainian giant aircraft delivered U.S. military military chassis, the exact number of which is undisclosed, which intended to be fitted with an Israeli-made Iron Dome missile defense system. In […]
Israeli Air Force uses advanced flight simulation technology to train fighter pilots
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The Israeli Air Force has released new details of its training programs to train fighter pilots. In the 420th (“Fighter Simulator”) Squadron at Hatzor AFB, at the F-16 Instruction Center, pilots drill various emergency scenarios that can occur during any flight. The center’s goal is to train aircrew members to fly on the platform. Immediately […]
Israel request to buy 990 million gallons of diesel, gasoline and jet fuel from United States
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The Government of Israel has requested to buy approximately 990 million gallons of diesel, gasoline and jet fuel, the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency said on Monday in an official notification to Congress. According to a recent service notification, the State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government […]
Israel launches new spy satellite that will be used to monitor Iran’s nuclear activities
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Israel’s Ministry of Defense and Israel Aerospace Industries have successfully launched a rocket carrying a new Ofek 16 electro-optical reconnaissance satellite with advanced capabilities into orbit. Some sources reported that a new spy satellite will be used to monitor Iran’s nuclear activities. Israel is one of a small number of countries in the world that […]
U.S. Army to receive first Israeli-made air defense system in December
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The U.S. Army is expected to begin inducting a first Iron Dome missile defense system in December 2020, according to a recent service news release. Deliveries of the first two Israeli-made Iron Dome air defense system on order for the U.S. Army are expected to commence in December 2020 and February 2021. The Army plans […]
Israel’s Army awards contract to Rafael for FireFly loitering munition
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Jointly developed by Rafael and the IMOD, FireFly weighs only 3 kg and provides Behind-Cover Precision Attack Capabilities for the Dismounted Soldier, according to Gabriel Alberto Bazzolo. Ordered for the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) ground forces, FireFly, known in the IDF as “MAOZ”, was designed for fighting within the urban warfare. Behind-Cover Tactical Precision FireFly tactical […]
Greece awards contract to Israel’s Defense Ministry for lease several heavy drones
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The Hellenic Ministry of National Defense has signed agreements with Israel’s Defense Ministry to lease several heavy unmanned aerial vehicles. The Israel Defense Forces announced on its Twitter account that IAI Israeli Heron UAVs will be used primarily for border defense. The agreement, signed digitally by Defense Ministry director general, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Udi Adam […]
Ukrainian forces shoot down Russian drone in Donetsk region
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Ukrainian government forces said on Sunday they had shot down a Russian drone that fly “too close” to its position in areas south-east of Svitlodarsk in the Donetsk region. “On April 5, thanks to skills of one of the detachments, which hold the line in the direction towards Svitlodarsk, a drone Zastava Bird Eye 400 was […]
Elbit Systems to provide infrared missile warning system for U.S. Air Force F-16s
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Israeli defense electronics company Elbit Systems has been awarded a $471.6 million contract for a pylon-based infrared missile warning system for the U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter aircraft, according to a recent U.S. Department of Defense news release. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas, and is expected to be complete by February 2030. […]
Pentagon abandons plans to buy more Israeli missile defense systems
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The U.S. Department of Defense abandons plans to buy Israeli-made missile defense systems due to cyber vulnerabilities and other problems. according to The Times of Israel. The Israel-based, English-language online newspaper has reported that U.S. military curbing its plans to adopt the Iron Dome missile defense system due to concerns about its compatibility with existing […]