Army reveals formal requirements for howitzer competition (EXCLUSIVE)
The document, dated Oct. 20, and marked as controlled unclassified information, sheds additional light onto the Army's plans to host a new competition.
Here’s who will put electronics aboard Poland’s F-16V fleet
Lockheed Martin will serve as the primary contractor for the modernization effort, valued at approximately $3.8 billion, and will partner with local supplier Military Aviation Works No. 2 in Bydgoszcz to perform the upgrade work in-country.
The questions that warfighters ask the most are now answered with data analytics
CDAO’s Advana data analytics platform is ingesting data from about 500 DoD business systems.
Israel’s biggest defense firms exhibiting at Paris Air Show despite Iran conflict
IAI, Rafael and Elbit are moving forward with showcasing their wares at the Paris Air Show this week.
Increased Israel-Greek defense ties opening options for Israeli firms
At Greece's DEFEA conference, Israeli firms were a notable presence.
Israel signs $500 million deal to expand Iron Beam laser air defenses
The agreement comes days after Israel announced billions in US funding for air defenses, including Iron Beam.
Estonia mulls additional HIMARS buy, while talking with Lockheed competitors
“If the delivery times were long, we may need to substitute HIMARS munitions for something else, that’s available faster," said Magnus Saar, Estonia’s national armaments director.
Modern Tech in Indo-Pacific Operations
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Israel ordered $760M in ammunition from Elbit Systems in 2023
Beyond ammo, last month the Ministry of Defense put out a tender for “tens of thousands” of small arms to be acquired from Israeli companies.
If Army’s IVAS doesn’t ace upcoming test, it could become bill payer: Rainey
“But if [IVAS] does not work, then I think we would have to take a very hard look at whether we continue down that path or use that money for other critical aspects of our night-vision strategy,” US Army Futures Command head Gen. James Rainey said today.
Elbit’s new Red Sky air defense system goes public with first customer
The system includes a radar, as well as links to a 30mm gun and missile system for downing threats within ranges of seven kilometers and 15,000 feet, according to a company executive.
Israel’s 3 biggest defense companies take stock after 5 months of war
With thousands of their employees called up to the reserves, the companies moved to 24/7 shifts to supply the IDF, while continuing sales abroad, executives at each told Breaking Defense.
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Powering the future: Securing America with domestically made microelectronics
Onshoring and investment in military-specific semiconductors anchor a cornerstone of the defense industrial base.
Israel’s Elbit to supply systems for Australia’s Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles
The $600 million contract calls for "advanced protection, fighting capabilities and a sensors suit."
Elbit unveils new Hermes 650 Spark, claiming 24-hour plus endurance
The aircraft has six hard points, two bays for sensors and a total carrying load, including fuel, of 260kg.
New birds, new uses: Israel’s next-gen UAV capabilities on display at DSEI 2023
Amid larger competitors, Israeli firm SpearUAV is focused on drones to help "maneuvering forces."
Legion-X: Israel’s Elbit demonstrates man-machine teaming from UAS to ground robots
The system is meant to provide a vision into the "digital battlefield" based on inputs from a variety of systems.