Israel’s Search and Rescue Brigade prepares for potential new war, natural disaster
A recent exercise, observed by Breaking Defense, used high-tech dummies to simulate survivors in the rubble.
Israel’s Chief of Staff Halevi resigns over Oct. 7 failure
Halevi is the highest ranking officer to resign over the Oct. 7 debacle in which more than 1,000 Israelis were killed and 250 taken hostage.
How technology, strategy and industry are shaping the next fleet
Discover how unmanned systems and emerging technologies are shaping the future of U.S. naval power in Breaking Defense’s new eBook.
Israeli Air Force Pushes Hard For Chopper Pick
To illustrate the urgency, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. General Aviv Kochavi flew last week in an old CH-53 (Yasur) in a scenario of long-range flights that moved a team of special commandos deep into "enemy" territory to demonstrate the rescue of a downed pilot.