DefenceTalkAs anti-aircraft shoulder missiles fall into the hands of terrorist organizations and guerrilla groups around the world and threaten a variety of planes, aircraft defense systems are constantly being developed. Until now, what has the solution to this threat been? How can laser beams help? And what solutions are on the horizon? As anti-aircraft shoulder […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-developing-windbreaker-for-aircraft-protection-49629/

DefenceTalkIranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tuesday denied US claims that the Islamic republic had scuttled nuclear talks in Geneva, pointing instead to France as the culprit. US Secretary of State John Kerry said in Abu Dhabi on Monday Iran had balked at the Geneva talks just as world powers were closing in on […]https://www.defencetalk.com/iran-denies-it-scuttled-nuclear-talks-49622/

DefenceTalkCalling Israel’s self-defense capabilities and its qualitative military edge “central to both Israel and U.S. security interests,” Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced tonight that Israel will buy six V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft for its air force. Hagel made the announcement during his keynote address at the 1200th annual Anti-Defamation League meeting in New York. “Israel […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-will-buy-6-osprey-aircraft-49548/

DefenceTalkFollowing changes in the scale of the Air Force’s missions and responsibilities, the position of Chief of the Air Group will be divided by two brigadier generals and a new officer will be appointed to oversee coordination with the Ground Forces. These represent the most significant structural changes that the Air Force has undergone in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-air-force-makes-series-of-historic-organizational-changes-49426/

DefenceTalkThe Israeli Navy is building up a fleet of sophisticated submarines just in time to welcome its newest and largest group of recruits. They move silently underwater, but don’t let the quiet fool you – these are sophisticated tools of war. This unseen world is the everyday landscape of the Israel Navy. A special IDF […]https://www.defencetalk.com/silent-and-unseen-the-next-generation-of-israeli-submarines-49403/

DefenceTalkIsraeli warplanes this week practiced long-range missions including mid-air refueling in what local media said was a signal to archfoe Iran. The Israeli air force on Thursday posted pictures and video of the exercise on its website, without saying where or when it took place. But the accompanying text gave what the online version of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israeli-planes-practice-long-range-missions-military-49356/

DefenceTalkThe partial shutdown of the U.S. federal government means there is no money for foreign military assistance, delaying support for long-time allies like Israel. Deputy State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf said that because there is no federal budget for the new fiscal year, there is no funding for foreign military financing, international military education or […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-government-shutdown-will-delay-military-funding-for-israel-49262/

DefenceTalkIran’s President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday that Israel was “upset and angry” with signs of an emerging new relationship between the Islamic republic and the West. On Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a UN summit his country was ready to act alone to halt Iran’s alleged efforts to build a nuclear bomb. “We […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-angry-with-new-iran-west-logic-rouhani-49272/

DefenceTalkIsrael is ready to act alone to stop Iran making a nuclear bomb, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday, in a warning against rushing into deals with Tehran’s new leaders. “Israel will not allow Iran to get nuclear weapons. If Israel is forced to stand alone, Israel will stand alone,” Netanyahu told a UN summit, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-ready-to-tackle-nuclear-iran-alone-netanyahu-49249/

DefenceTalkAs Iran’s new president reaches out to the West with a message of moderation, Israel’s hawkish approach on Tehran’s nuclear program looks likely to come under pressure, experts say. President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday emphasized the peaceful nature of the Islamic republic’s atomic program, telling the UN General Assembly that “nuclear weapons… have no place […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-challenged-by-iran-charm-offensive-analysts-49197/