Army inks Iron Fist buy for Bradley fleet, after years of budget delays

Army inks Iron Fist buy for Bradley fleet, after years of budget delays
Army inks Iron Fist buy for Bradley fleet, after years of budget delays

“We were able to find some efficiencies [in the supplemental] that allowed us to buy small quantities of Iron Fist,” Maj. Gen. Glenn Dean, the service’s Program Executive Officer for Ground Combat Systems told Breaking Defense.

Israel unveils new ‘5th generation’, ‘lightning’ version of Merkava tank

Israel unveils new ‘5th generation’, ‘lightning’ version of Merkava tank
Israel unveils new ‘5th generation’, ‘lightning’ version of Merkava tank

The upgrades are focused not on the tank’s physical structure, but on incorporating the latest tech and systems.

Israel buys tens of thousands of 155mm shells as global demand jumps

Israel buys tens of thousands of 155mm shells as global demand jumps
Israel buys tens of thousands of 155mm shells as global demand jumps

The $60 million deal with Israel’s Elbit Systems comes months after the US reportedly pulled 155mm shells from pre-positioned stocks in Israel.

Britbots: UK tests 3 heavy uncrewed ground vehicles in first time event

Britbots: UK tests 3 heavy uncrewed ground vehicles in first time event
Britbots: UK tests 3 heavy uncrewed ground vehicles in first time event

The tests are a step toward “what could potentially be achieved on the battlefield with crewless vehicles in the next 10, 20 or 30 years,” said Lt. Col. James de St John-Pryce, commanding officer of the British Army’s Armoured Trials and Development Unit.

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“The Influence of Sea Power” – Distributed Maritime Operations: Sensors, Networks & Effects

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Part 3 of a narrative series illustrating how Elbit America’s USA-manufactured products enable customers to successfully accomplish their most demanding missions.

EXCLUSIVE: Israel’s ‘Black Snake’ armed drone squadron comes out of the shadows

EXCLUSIVE: Israel’s ‘Black Snake’ armed drone squadron comes out of the shadows
EXCLUSIVE: Israel’s ‘Black Snake’ armed drone squadron comes out of the shadows

Recently, Breaking Defense visited Squadron 161 at Palmachim Air Base in central Israel, the first time a media outlet was given access to the unit.

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“Fool Around & Find Out” – Holistic Situational Awareness & Decision-Making

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Part 2 of a narrative series illustrating how Elbit America’s USA-manufactured products enable customers to successfully accomplish their most demanding missions.

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“The Watched Pot Still Boils” – Expeditionary & Survivable C4I

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Israel Seeks US Dough To Help Build Airborne Laser After Tests

Israel Seeks US Dough To Help Build Airborne Laser After Tests
Israel Seeks US Dough To Help Build Airborne Laser After Tests

“The ability to intercept and destroy airborne threats in the air is groundbreaking and offers a strategic change in the air defense capabilities of the State of Israel.” the head of research and development in the Israeli Defense Ministry, Brig. Gen. Yaniv Rotem, told BD.