Inside Israel Defense Forces training on ‘more versatile’ Eitan APC
Breaking Defense takes an exclusive look at how the IDF's Nahal infantry brigade is learning to use the latest IDF amored personnel carrier.
In the desert with the Israeli soldiers training on new Firefly loitering munition
As the IDF expands the drone's use from special operations to infantry, Breaking Defense observes training of the first infantry soldiers, and learns how the capability will fit into the IDF’s ground forces in the future.
Breaking Defense announces Breaking Defense Europe, a new, distinct, European edition
Breaking Defense Europe will launch May 4 with Tim Martin and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo as co-editors.
Learn From Gaza, Prepare For Hezbollah
If you thought the recently concluded Gaza conflict was bad, a war with Lebanese Hezbollah would be much worse, involving 100,000 more rockets, many with longer ranges.
IDF Steps Up Iran Preparations; $1.2B More Sought
A senior Israeli source who talked with BD on condition of anonymity said the $1.2 billion will mostly be spent on "improving Israel's capability to perform standoff attacks," which involves acceleration of some very highly classified "black programs" that address this capability "with breakthrough technologies." Some will be spent on Israel's missile defense systems, as well.
Israel: Lebanon Border Clash Follows JCS Chairman Visit
Gen. Mark Milley’s trip to Israel – his second in eight months – comes as the US and Israel heighten collaboration against Iran and its proxies.
Israel Seeks Early Release Of US Defense Funding
TEL AVIV: Israel’s Ministry of Defense and high command have hammered out an emergency plan for an appeal to Washington to make changes in the Foreign Military Funds (FMF) agreement between the U.S and Israel. The situation created by the pandemic is having a huge effect on the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) new multi-year plan […]
Modernizing defense enterprise IT without disrupting the mission
Government can’t stop to update systems, so modernization has to happen without interruptions.
Ballistic Missile Explodes In Yemen; Houthis & Iranians Dead
We do not know what caused the missile's explosion. Israel has taken steps to foil such launch attempts in the past. No one here was prepared to speak on the record about the explosion.
Iran Likely To Field Nuclear Ballistic Missile In 2 Years: Israeli Intelligence
Once Iran builds such a warhead, Israeli experts told Breaking D that all Iranian ballistic missiles with at least a diameter of 4.1 feet can be fitted to carry one. An example is the Shahab-3, with a range of 620 miles.
Israel Tests New Air-Ground Tactics Vs. Islamic Jihad
The Israeli Air Force just wrapped up a “Blue Flag” wargame with the US & European allies and a real war with Islamic Jihad in Gaza.
Israel Needs ‘Many Billions Immediately’ To Counter Iran: Netanyahu
TEL AVIV: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, still trying to form a new government, said Israel must increase its defense spending by “many billions immediately and then many billions every year” as the threat from Iran “has intensified in recent weeks. Israel, he said yesterday, faces a significantly growing threat from Iran. The Israeli military recently attacked […]
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Answering the demand signal to move faster, field sooner, iterate continuously
As threats rapidly evolve, digital engineering, manufacturing capacity and robust supply chains are critical to meeting challenges.
Tipping Point? Israel Strikes To Intensify Against Iranian Targets Across Mid East
Israeli intelligence has been following the shipments from Iran, watching Iranian operatives from the time they crossed to border and, at the right moment, attacked them. Cargo unloaded from Iranian cargo planes in Syria that landed in Damascus was destroyed only minutes after leaving the airport.
Israel Bombs Quds Force In Syria; Thwarts Iran Armed Drone Attack
Israel initially jammed all communications between the drone operators and their weapons and then bombed the facility on the night of Aug. 24, Israeli sources say.
Israelis Test Classified Tunnel Tech To Stymie Terrorists; US Watches
It is a highly classified system based on sensors that monitor what is happening on the ground and provide warning in the event of a cavity discovery, but its full details may not be published.
Israeli IDF’s Kochavi Plans ‘Fast & Strong’ Weapons Department
As a first step, Kochavi wants to increase the capabilities of the IDF's "Spearhead" units – the special units that hit fast and strong. This part of the plan explains the urgent need for a replacement for the old CH-53 of the Israeli Air Force, as well as for the Bell-Boeing V-22.