Israel’s Sa’ar 6s have seen extensive operations during the war in Gaza in the wake of the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
By Seth J. FrantzmanNew Army mounted system won’t play favorites when it comes to C5ISR, EW and A-PNT
The CMOSS Mounted Form Factor will facilitate tech insertion for new capabilities while co-existing with the Mounted Family of Computer Systems.
The Oct. 7 attacks have not had a major impact yet on the company’s bottom line, a top executive tells Breaking Defense.
By Seth J. Frantzman
Earlier this year, the service unveiled tentative plans to decide who would participate in a new cruise missile interceptor competition in FY25. Industry feedback over the coming weeks could alter that date and reshape the acquisition timetable.
By Ashley Roque In a bid to win a spot on the IFPC Inc 2 program as the second interceptor, Israel’s Rafael will throw its hat into the ring with Iron Dome’s Tamir interceptor, while Boeing and Lockheed say they may have contenders too.
By Ashley Roque
The 11-month lease of US Army Iron Domes to Israel could be extended “depending on factors on the ground,” Army acquisition head Doug Bush said today.
By Ashley Roque
The joint venture plans to break ground on the new facility before the end of the year and start producing missiles in 2025.
By Lee Ferran
“The Department of Defense is currently engaged in planning to support the provision of U.S. Iron Dome batteries to Israel,” an official said.
By Aaron Mehta
A new approach to speed, scale and efficiency for the industrial base
Radars, EW, EO/IR, space imagery, and microelectronics are brought under one roof for a streamlined approach to common people and factories.
Breaking Defense reporting near the border with Lebanon where the IDF presence is heavy with tanks, APCs and other vehicles driving along roads previously would have been packed with tourists and civilians, but are now deserted.
By Seth J. Frantzman While the company says a prototype launcher is “nearly complete,” in the meantime the Army is receiving Raytheon’s AIM-9X interceptor with plans to confirm that thermal management problems have been solved.
By Ashley Roque
“This will be a great thing for the Medium Range Intercept Capability program and for the USMC, if this occurs,” Don Kelley, the Marine Corps Program Executive Officer Land Systems Ground-Based Air Defense program manager, said of a US production facility.
By Ashley Roque
“If you think it’s hard to buy a counter-UAS capability, go ask the contracting officer, ‘How do I buy three trees and have them planted?’” said Don Kelley, the Marine Corps Program Executive Officer Land Systems Ground-Based Air Defense program manager, referring to one particular unforeseen challenge to a program.
By Ashley Roque
The Israeli military said the system helped defend successfully against rockets, missiles and drones.
By Seth J. Frantzman
Company executive Pini Yungman told Breaking Defense a deal with Finland could just be the start.
By Seth J. Frantzman Lingering supply chain woes have delayed Dynetics first Enduring Shield launcher prototype delivery to the Army which has, in turn, delayed testing plans.
By Ashley Roque
