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.
By Seth J. FrantzmanThe $600 million contract calls for “advanced protection, fighting capabilities and a sensors suit.”
By Seth J. FrantzmanThe aircraft has six hard points, two bays for sensors and a total carrying load, including fuel, of 260kg.
By Colin ClarkAmid larger competitors, Israeli firm SpearUAV is focused on drones to help “maneuvering forces.”
By Seth J. FrantzmanThe system is meant to provide a vision into the “digital battlefield” based on inputs from a variety of systems.
By Seth J. FrantzmanIsraeli defense giant also announced a new deal on June 21 for $180 million Watchkeeper X tactical drones to Romanian military.
By Seth J. Frantzman“I can say without any doubt that artillery, specifically rockets, has gained its status as the queen of combat ” Yehuda Vered, executive VP and CEO of Elbit’s land division, told Breaking Defense in a recent interview.
By Arie EgoziHundreds of companies from dozens of countries are showing off their latest tech and weapons systems in the United Arab Emirates.
By Lee FerranSources said companies expected export licenses to expand after Israel publicly admitted the use of armed UAVs.
By Arie EgoziSpecial weapon systems that are light and carry “very powerful” warheads and the option of air refueling of armed UAVs are also “on the table,” according to a second source with knowledge of the discussions.
By Arie EgoziFrom 2016–2020, Israel accounted for 69 percent of Azerbaijan’s major arms imports — a number that represents 17 percent of Israel’s arms exports for that same period.
By Arie EgoziIn a Breaking Defense interview, CEO of Elbit’s US arm Raanan Horowitz describes diverse, aggressive push in the US.
By Arie EgoziThe new talks come after a spate of other deals were already made public.
By Arie Egozi“We cannot play according to these rules anymore, when everybody else just goes wild,” an Israeli industry source said.
By Arie Egozi