DefenceTalkIsrael’s army is searching for hundreds of weapons and tens of thousands of munitions — from its own former soldiers. It turns out that many soldiers have ended their service by walking away with memorabilia. The military is now pleading with them to bring back their boots, sleeping bags and cold-resistant suits — not to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/bring-back-our-gear-israels-army-begs-ex-soldiers-67218/

DefenceTalkAfter a series of concluding trials of the David’s Sling aerial defense system, Israel’s Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) at the Ministry of Defense, together with the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA), began delivering major components of the system to the Israeli Air Force (IAF). David’s Sling, which was developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/davids-sling-missile-defense-batteries-delivered-to-israeli-air-force-66966/

DefenceTalkAhead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first visit to Tel Aviv later this year, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has begun to clear a slew of defence deals with Israel. The deals, some of which have been pending for long, are together worth well over $3 billion. Defence ministry sources on Tuesday said while […]https://www.defencetalk.com/india-lines-up-3-billion-defense-deals-with-israel-66912/

DefenceTalkOn January 19, 1998, dozens of people filled Hatzerim air base and patiently waited to watch the landing of the new F-15I. “Because of the security situation days after the Gulf War and Iran’s desire to obtain a nuclear weapon, the need for a combat aircraft that would suit the millennium came about. After observing […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-declares-f-15i-as-iafs-strategic-aircraft-plans-upgrades-66463/

DefenceTalkGermany said Tuesday that it would buy up to five military reconnaissance drones capable of carrying missiles from Israel until a similar European model has hit the market. Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen said that Berlin aimed to ink the deal to buy three to five Heron TP drones this year from Israel’s Aerospace […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germany-to-buy-israeli-drones-which-can-be-weaponized-66349/

DefenceTalkHaifa (Israel): Israel on Tuesday took delivery of its fifth German-built submarine, an advanced Dolphin-class vessel said to be capable of remaining submerged for up to a week. Speaking at an official welcome ceremony at the northern port city of Haifa, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the undersea fleet allows Israel “to deter enemies who […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-gets-5th-german-submarine-66341/

DefenceTalkTEL AVIV, Israel: 2015 was a challenging year that included a ground incident that damaged our AirMule demonstrator. While the repair of the aircraft imposed a delay of several months on our development schedule, it also gave us an opportunity to make significant upgrades to the aircraft systems. We installed new equipment and integrated new […]https://www.defencetalk.com/airmule-successfully-completed-its-first-autonomous-untethered-flight-66253/

DefenceTalkWhen a rabbi showed up at a synagogue in Israeli military uniform, David Croise and others there were not impressed. He denies they assaulted him, but admits they shouted him down. The incident last year led to the arrest of 19-year-old Croise, followed by his detention for around a week for having failed to enlist […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israeli-law-renews-heated-debate-on-army-service-for-ultra-orthodox-66182/

DefenceTalkIsrael’s David’s Sling missile defence system has passed final tests and should be ready for deployment next year as part of the country’s efforts to defend against regional threats, officials said Monday. The medium-range interceptor, developed with United States backing, is due to be handed to the Israeli air force “at the end of the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israeli-missile-interceptor-passes-final-test-66175/

DefenceTalkA second “Iron Dome” interception system battery operated by reservists has been qualified in the past weeks and its operators and technicians are excited by the quick technologic development that it underwent and by the important operational activity. Aerial Defense Division Commander: “The world of the ‘Iron Dome’ is in continuous evolution” “How many of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-brings-second-iron-dome-battery-into-service-66077/