DefenceTalkDespite Israeli threats of a strike on Iran if world powers fail to halt its nuclear drive at talks entering an endgame in Vienna, experts see the sabre-rattling as largely diplomatic brinkmanship. With Monday’s deadline for a lasting agreement fast approaching, Israel has been keeping up pressure on the five permanent members of the UN […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israeli-strike-threat-diplomatic-card-against-iran-experts-61051/

DefenceTalkIndia has chosen to buy anti-tank guided missiles from Israel, rejecting a rival US offer, as the right-wing government clears projects worth $13.1 billion to modernize its aging military, official sources said Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government will buy 8,356 Spike missiles and 321 launchers from Israel in a deal worth 32 billion rupees […]https://www.defencetalk.com/india-chooses-israel-over-us-for-525m-missile-deal-60857/

DefenceTalkThe campaign of air strikes against ISIS has now grown to include targets in Syria with support from several Arab states. And in their aftermath, the Administration has wasted little time in describing the effectiveness of these strikes in degrading ISIS capabilities and disrupting ISIS operations. However, this air-only strategy will never be decisive in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/destroying-isis-in-iraq-the-missing-element-60724/

DefenceTalkThe Israeli military announced on Tuesday it has taken delivery from Germany of a new submarine, the most sophisticated in its fleet. A third of the cost of the new Dolphin 2 class sub was borne by Germany as part of its military aid to the Jewish state. “INS Tanin is the first Israeli Navy […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-takes-delivery-of-new-hi-tech-german-submarine-60638/

DefenceTalkIsrael’s army has launched five criminal investigations into incidents involving its forces during the Gaza war, a top legal official said on Wednesday, two weeks after a truce took hold. The United Nations and international rights groups have condemned Israel for numerous attacks which resulted in heavy civilian casualties, in a conflict that killed more […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israeli-army-launches-5-criminal-probes-over-gaza-war-60568/

DefenceTalkA new study published by The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) examines the strengths and weaknesses of the Iron Dome system, which Israeli authorities have credited with saving lives during the recent conflict with Hamas. Modeling Short Range Ballistic Missile Defense and Israel’s Iron Dome System is by Michael J. Armstrong […]https://www.defencetalk.com/informs-study-on-iron-dome-asks-what-was-its-impact-60506/

DefenceTalkThe US Congress approved $225 million for Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile defense system, credited with destroying missiles fired by Hamas before they could reach their targets. House of Representatives approved the funding by 395-8 in a late Friday vote. The Senate earlier approved the measure unanimously before the start of its five week summer recess. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/congress-approves-aid-funding-for-israels-iron-dome-60300/

DefenceTalkAn Israeli air strike on the northern Gaza Strip killed five people on Wednesday evening, medics said, as Israel’s army announced two more soldiers had died in fighting. Earlier, Israeli tank fire killed five people, including two children, in southern Gaza, emergency services spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra said, as Wednesday’s body count reached at least 47 […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-strikes-kill-dozens-in-gaza-as-toll-tops-670-60246/

DefenceTalkIsrael intensified its bombardment of Gaza Wednesday, killing four children on a beach in an apparent naval salvo and launching deadly air strikes, as regional leaders sought to end the killing. The punishing air campaign aimed at halting cross-border rocket fire by Hamas militants resumed after Egyptian-brokered truce efforts collapsed on Tuesday. So far, Israel’s […]https://www.defencetalk.com/children-killed-on-beach-as-israel-resumes-gaza-bombardment-60191/

DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Israel for AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $544 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on July 14, 2014. The Government […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-requests-aim-9x-sidewinder-missiles-60145/