Israel is expected to make a decision over the purchase of a squadron of an upgraded version of the F-15 Fighter aircraft,  The Times of Israel reported on 28 July. The Israeli Air Force would receive newest F-15 fighter jets as part of the largest-ever acquisition in an $11 billion deal. The deal appears set to […]

The Israeli military fired a two Patriot missile at a fighter jet owned by the Syrian Air Force that approached from Syria and infilitrated Israeli territory, confirmed Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman on 24 July. According to the IDF’s report, Two Patriot missiles were launched at a Syrian Sukhoi fighter jet that infiltrated about 1 mile into Israeli airspace. The IDF monitored the fighter jet, […]

On 23 July, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) for the first time launched 2 David’s Sling aerial defense system interceptors against rockets were from internal fighting in Syria. Following local media reports that the Israel Defense Forces launched interceptors against Syrian OTR-21 Tochka (NATO designation “SS-21 Scarab”) short-range ballistic missiles. According to the IDF’s report, in response to the threat, the […]

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has revealed details of the next-generation evolution of its Merkava main battle tank that will be used in guerrilla warfare conditions. According to the IDF’s report, the latest variant of an Israeli-made main battle tank in the Merkava family, called the Merkava Mark (Mk.) 4 Barak, is designed to counter contemporary challenges and to be used in guerrilla […]

Czech manufacturer Aero Vodochody and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) introduced a new version of cost-effective, combat proven fighter attack aircraft at the Farnborough Airshow on 16 July. During the Farnborough Airshow, Aero Vodochody and IAI have unveiled the new project of multirole aircraft for close air support, counter-insurgency operations and border patrolling with interception capabilities, called the F/A-259 Striker. The F/A-259 Striker […]

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) decided to upgrade Heron’s capabilities for the maritime arena with anti-submarine capabilities.  That was reported by the israeldefense.co.il. According to the Israeli military newspaper, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is upgrading its capabilities for the maritime arena with anti-submarine capabilities in its marine Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). The new capabilities respond to the need arising from […]

Israel’s  Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. has signed a collaboration agreement with Lockheed Martin to co-promote of the Smart, Precise Impact and Cost-Effective missile guidance kits. On 16 July companies have announced that Lockheed Martin and Rafael signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to evaluate potential markets and customer requirements for Rafael’s Smart, Precise Impact and Cost-Effective […]

On July 11, 2018, Israel’s military fired a Patriot missile at an unmanned drone near the Burayqah of the Syrian province of El Quneitra over the territory of the demilitarized zone near the line of control of the Golan Heights. Israeli military spokesman Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus said the drone was constantly monitored and that […]

Israel again shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that entered its airspace from Syria on 13 July, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said. “A Patriot missile was launched towards a UAV that approached Israel from Syria,” – Israeli military spokesman said. Israeli media reports that the Israeli army fired a Patriot missile from Safed. Eyewitnesses […]

Israel’s Elbit System announced on 11 July that it was rolled out its new Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) that features adverse weather capabilities and is fully compliant with NATO’s Standardization Agreement (STANAG) 4671, qualifying it to be safely integrated into civilian airspace and fly in the same environment with manned aircraft. […]