Special to WorldTribune.com LONDON — An Israeli defense major has unveiled an advanced military jammer. Israel’s Elbit Systems has unveiled an electronic warfare system meant to foil remote-controlled improvised explosive devices. Elbit said the new system, Miniature Reactive Jammer, could protect any combat vehicle during urban warfare and border security missions. “The new system is […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United Nations has stated concerns about the danger to civilians posed by combat unmanned aerial vehicles in Gaza Strip, Pakistan and Yemen. The Security Council was told that the Israel Air Force has acquired and deployed armed UAVs for operations against the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip. UN human rights chief […]
Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — Israel has blocked exports of unmanned aerial vehicles for foreign militaries. Industry sources said the Israeli Defense Ministry vetoed requests by major companies for UAV exports. They said the proposed exports stemmed from political pressure by the United States. Israel’s business daily Globes said the UAV deals affected such […]
Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — Israel’s military has been installing a digital security system along the border with Lebanon. Military sources said the network was comprised of advanced sensors that could detect infiltration attempts from several kilometers. They said the so-called Multi-Sensor System, a project reported at $60 million, was led by prime contractor […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — In an unprecedented step, an Israeli subsidiary has been contracted by the United States to supply equipment to Arab militaries. The U.S. Defense Department has awarded the U.S. subsidiary of Elbit Systems a contract to supply aircraft components to such Arab League states as Iraq and Kuwait. The $31 million […]
Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — Israel has deemed Brazil a potential major defense market. Israel’s Defense Ministry has urged local contractors to invest marketing efforts in Brazil. The ministry’s Sibat arms export agency has organized a pavilion for Brazil’s largest defense and security exhibition, Laad-2013, scheduled for April 9-12. “The advanced technologies and solutions […]
Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — Israel has overseen a successful demonstration of a system to protect commercial aircraft against surface-to-air missiles. The government has overseen tests of the C-MUSIC system of Israel’s Elbit Systems. The company said C-MUSIC proved its capability to protect a Boeing 707 aircraft against shoulder-launched SAMs. “The system could be […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The Defense Department has reported additional flaws in the Joint Strike Fighter, sought by Israel and Turkey. The Pentagon’s Office of Operational Test and Evaluation asserted that all three variants of the JSF contained major flaws. In a report submitted to Congress, Defense Undersecretary Michael Gilmore said the F-35 was […]
Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — Israel plans to approve a design for its first micro-satellite that could be launched from aircraft. The Defense Ministry has overseen a project for the development of a satellite with a maximum weight of 100 kilograms for both space- and air-launch. Officials said the program was assigned to several […]
Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — An Israeli defense major has developed a cyber security simulator. Elbit Systems said the simulator was developed to train government and military personnel to counter cyber warfare. The Israeli company said the simulator would provide scenarios to prevent cyber attacks on computer networks. “The simulator also offers training in […]