Israel’s 3 biggest defense companies take stock after 5 months of war

Israel’s 3 biggest defense companies take stock after 5 months of war
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.

Israel’s Elbit to supply systems for Australia’s Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles

Israel’s Elbit to supply systems for Australia’s Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles
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

Elbit unveils new Hermes 650 Spark, claiming 24-hour plus endurance
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

New birds, new uses: Israel’s next-gen UAV capabilities on display at DSEI 2023
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

Legion-X: Israel’s Elbit demonstrates man-machine teaming from UAS to ground robots
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.

Israel’s Elbit highlights military-civilian Hermes 900 Starliner at Paris Air Show

Israel’s Elbit highlights military-civilian Hermes 900 Starliner at Paris Air Show
Israel’s Elbit highlights military-civilian Hermes 900 Starliner at Paris Air Show

Israeli defense giant also announced a new deal on June 21 for $180 million Watchkeeper X tactical drones to Romanian military.

Elbit sees ‘accelerated’ interest in ground based weapons as result of Ukraine war

Elbit sees ‘accelerated’ interest in ground based weapons as result of Ukraine war
Elbit sees ‘accelerated’ interest in ground based weapons as result of Ukraine war

“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.

The sights of IDEX 2023 Day 1 [PHOTOS]

The sights of IDEX 2023 Day 1 [PHOTOS]
The sights of IDEX 2023 Day 1 [PHOTOS]

Hundreds of companies from dozens of countries are showing off their latest tech and weapons systems in the United Arab Emirates.

Frustration mounts for Israeli defense firms that can’t export payloads for drones

Frustration mounts for Israeli defense firms that can’t export payloads for drones
Frustration mounts for Israeli defense firms that can’t export payloads for drones

Sources said companies expected export licenses to expand after Israel publicly admitted the use of armed UAVs.

Israel asks industry to develop new long-range, stealthy armed drones

Israel asks industry to develop new long-range, stealthy armed drones
Israel asks industry to develop new long-range, stealthy armed drones

Special 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.

Israel may be looking to strengthen ties to Azerbaijan as an Iran counter

Israel may be looking to strengthen ties to Azerbaijan as an Iran counter
Israel may be looking to strengthen ties to Azerbaijan as an Iran counter

From 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.

From night vision to ground vehicles, Israeli firm Elbit eyes US expansion

From night vision to ground vehicles, Israeli firm Elbit eyes US expansion
From night vision to ground vehicles, Israeli firm Elbit eyes US expansion

In a Breaking Defense interview, CEO of Elbit’s US arm Raanan Horowitz describes diverse, aggressive push in the US.

Finland and Sweden eye Israeli defense systems: Sources

Finland and Sweden eye Israeli defense systems: Sources
Finland and Sweden eye Israeli defense systems: Sources

The new talks come after a spate of other deals were already made public.

Israeli Industry Pushing Jerusalem To Drop MTCR Drone Export Restrictions

Israeli Industry Pushing Jerusalem To Drop MTCR Drone Export Restrictions
Israeli Industry Pushing Jerusalem To Drop MTCR Drone Export Restrictions

“We cannot play according to these rules anymore, when everybody else just goes wild,” an Israeli industry source said.