Israel ramps up security for new energy sites in Mediterranean

Israel ramps up security for new energy sites in Mediterranean

Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — An Israeli defense major has established a facility to develop energy security systems and technology. Elbit Systems has set up a laboratory to help protect Israel’s new energy facilities in the Mediterranean Sea. Executives said the facility was developing technology as well as techniques that would integrate off-the-shelf equipment […]

Deterioration in Israel-Turkey ties causes huge profit decrease for defense firm

Deterioration in Israel-Turkey ties causes huge profit decrease for defense firm

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Another Israeli defense major has reported a drop in profit in wake of a canceled military project with Turkey. The state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries reported a drop in net profits during the fourth quarter of 2011. IAI attributed the decline to Israel’s cancellation of a Turkish aerospace contract in December. […]

Israeli firm markets unmanned vehicles to U.S. for border security

Israeli firm markets unmanned vehicles to U.S. for border security

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — An Israeli defense major has been marketing border security solutions to the United States. Elbit Systems has been presenting border security solutions at an exposition in San Diego, Calif. Through its subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America, executives have been briefing U.S. officials and security officers on Israeli-origin unmanned vehicles. “We […]