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Hero 120SF loitering munition  credit: Uvision UVision equips combat helicopters with suicide drones

The Israeli loitering munitions company has unveiled a new launch platform for its Hero 120 for combat helicopters.

Defense startups credit: Tali Bogdanovsky, Xtend, Smartshooter, Colgo Europe: Israel arms embargo amid record procurement

Does the surge in European imports of Israeli defense systems give Israel leverage on the arms embargo being imposed on exports to Israel?

Iron Beam laser defense system credit: Rafael Rafael unveils three versions of Iron Beam laser system

Ahead of the Paris Air Show later this month, the Israeli defense company has revealed details of the interception system including lighter and mobile versions.

David's Sling credit: Ministry of Defense Spokesperson Israel's defense exports hit new record in 2024

Defense exports were up 11.7% last year and have doubled over the past five year, the Ministry of Defense reports.

Spike missiles credit: Rafael Spokesperson Spain suspends deal for Rafael anti-tank missiles

The $310 million deal for the Spike missiles was signed in October 2023 with the Israeli company's Spanish subsidiary PAP Tecnos.

Elbit Systems tank turret systems credit: Elbit Systems Morocco mulls buying Elbit Systems turrets - report

Elbit is the leading candidate to supply Morocco with 105mm and 120mm turrets for the armored personnel carriers it has procured from the Indian Tata Corporation, India's "IDRW" website reports.

Iron Beam credit: IDF Spokesperson Defense Ministry: Drones already intercepted by laser systems during war

The Israel Air Force has intercepted dozens of enemy threats, including drones, using the Iron Beam laser defense system, the Ministry of Defense has revealed.

Blue Whale unmanned submarine credit: IAI Israel Navy deploys unmanned submarines to protect gas rigs

The UUVs are being used by the IDF to analyze maritime threats in Israel's economic waters.

Elbit Systems president and CEO Bezhalel Makhlis credit: Assaf Shilo Israel Sun Elbit Systems raises $512m on Nasdaq for production expansion

The funds will be used to expand production, especially in Europe, and R&D projects like laser weaponry.

Iron Beam systems credit: Ministry of Defense Spokesperson Iron Beam laser system to undergo final trial

If there are no unexpected problems the laser missile defense system will become operational towards the end of the year.

Japan's DSEI defense exhibition credit: Kim Hyung-Hoon Reuters Israel's defense industry targets Japan

An Israeli delegation of 20 companies is taking part this week in the biennial DSEI international defense exhibition in Japan.

Iron Beam credit: Ministry of Defense spokesperson Rafael gears up for Iron Beam launch

The laser missile defense system will be managed by the newly established Energy Warfare Administration in Rafael's Land and Naval Systems Division.

Bezhalel Machlis  credit: Assaf Shilo/Israel Sun Elbit Systems orders backlog keeps growing

The backlog grew by $500 million in the first quarter to $23.1 billion.

Spacecom's Amos 17 satellite credit: PR IAI eyes takeover of Spacecom

Israel Aerospace Industries and Phoenix Underwriting have made a debt settlement proposal that will leave the former in control of the satellite company.

Rafael's Trophy system Photo: Rafael Finland to buy Rafael's Trophy defense system

Trophy is designed to enhance the defense capability of tanks and armored vehicles against anti-tank missiles, UAVs, and other threats.

Arrow 3 launch credit: Ministry of Defense spokesperson Germany wants to procure Israel's Arrow 4 - report

Having signed a huge NIS 14 billion deal to buy the Arrow 3, Germany is now eager to procure the Arrow 4, which is under development, "Hartpunkt" reports.

Harop loitering munitions credit: IAI Pakistan claims success intercepting India's IAI suicide drones

Pakistan claims intercepting 12 of the Israel Aerospace Harop drones launched into their territory by India.

Lockheed Martin JASSM-ER cruise missiles credit: US Airforce screen shot Israel in advanced talks with US to buy JASSM missiles

Exclusive: Costing $1.5 million each, Lockheed Martin's JASSM cruise missile carries a 450 kilogram armor piercing warhead, and could be used to attack Iran.

Blue Whale unmanned submarine credit: IAI Greece mulls procuring Israeli unmanned submarines - report

To protect its territorial waters from Turkey, Greece could buy Israel Aerospace Industries Blue Whale autonomous underwater vehicles, Greek website "Epikaira" reports.

IDF troops in Jabalia in the Gaza Strip  credit: IDF Spokesperson Israel military expenditure up 65% in 2024

According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, this was the largest jump in Israel's military expenditure since the Six Day War of 1967.

Xtend drones credit: Xtend Sentrycs teams with Xtend to strengthen drone security

The aim of the all-Israeli collaboration is to create a synergy of proven capabilities in a world where drones have become a major threat.

French President Emmanuel Macron at the Paris Air Show in 2023 credit: Reuters Israel to scale down Paris Air Show presence

Due to President Emmanuel Macron's antagonism, Israel is reducing its presence at the exhibition, Ministry of Defense International Defense Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT) head Yair Kulas tells "Globes."

Hero 120SF loitering munition  credit: Uvision Israeli firms to arm Germany with suicide drones

UVision's partnership with Rheinmetall and IAI's partnership with MBDA will help equip the German Army with an arsenal of loitering munitions.

Elbit mobile mortar shell launching system credit: Elbit Systems US military aid changes hit small Israeli defense firms

The reduction to zero for overseas procurement from US military aid and the cancelation of reciprocal procurement will hurt defense companies, which unlike IAI, Elbit and Rafael, do not have US subsidiaries.

Igal Zamir credit: TAT Technologies Buoyant TAT Technologies "no longer under investors' radar"

The Israeli aerospace company's share price has risen 27.9% since the start of 2025.

Elbit Systems tank turret systems credit: Elbit Systems Elbit Systems wins $100m tank turret systems deal

The Israel defense electronics company will supply its advanced UT30 MK2 unmanned turret systems to General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) to be supplied to a NATO European country.

Ashot Ashkelon credit: Ministry of Defense Up 250%, Ashot Ashkelon wins another Defense Ministry order

The Israeli defense company's share price has risen 250% in the past three years since FIMI Opportunity Funds acquired control.

THAAD anti missile system credit: The US Army Ralph Scott Wikimedia US deploys more THAAD, Patriot batteries in Israel - report

Amid rising regional tensions the US is bolstering Israel's air defense, Saudi state-owned TV channel Al Arabiya reports.

Combatica credit: Combatica Combatica launches next-gen VR AI training platform

The Israeli company's virtual reality platform includes 50 AI generated scenarios, seven maps and even situations for operating night vision.

Dr. R  credit: Jonathan Bloom Wounded in his tank, now R develops protection systems

"I was close to death, but it sharpened my awareness of the products we develop for the IDF."

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