Following the test, Alternate Prime Minister and Defence Minister Benny Gantz said that “Israel must face challenges both near and far, and our ‘elite technological unit’ led by the Directorate of Defense Research and Development, Israel Aerospace Industries and additional defence industries, ensures that we will always be one step ahead of our enemies, and that we will defend Israeli skies from any threat.”
The joint Israeli-American test “reflects the partnership and friendship between the two countries as well as the deep commitment of the United States to the safety of the citizens of Israel,” Gantz continued. “We will continue to work together to strengthen the capabilities of the defence establishment in the air, land and sea, as well as in cyberspace.”
SMART
SHOOTER’s solution for NATO DAT PoW
SMART SHOOTER, a developer and
manufacturer of Fire Control Systems, announced that the company has been
considered as a potential solution-provider and its technology has been
selected for a NATO Defence Against Terrorism Programme of Work (DAT PoW)
exercise in the domain of the fight against small UAVs. Smart Shooter's
SMASH Fire Control Solution will be tested and evaluated on the engagement part
of the UAV kill chain.
Steadicopter unveils its Black Eagle 25E and Black Eagle 50E
Steadicopter, which produces Rotary Unmanned Aerial Systems (RUAS), has unveiled the Black Eagle 25E and Black Eagle 50E - the newest models of its RUAV - now operated with electric motors, and designed for a wide range of law enforcement, maritime, civilian, and covert missions. Based on the company’s Black Eagle platform, which has been proven to be operational for military needs, the new systems now enable high performance and operational flexibility for other security forces, as well as many civilian applications.
Elbit contract for US Army Bradley IFV components
Elbit Systems of America has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity ("ID/IQ") contract by the Defence Logistics Agency Land based in Warren, Michigan to supply the US Army with gunner hand stations, commander hand stations and circuit cards for the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle. The gunner hand stations allow soldiers to target and fire accurately and work in collaboration with the commander hand stations, which are used to drive the vehicle's turret and initiate control signals to the turret fire control systems. The circuit cards provide processing and power supply to the hand station units, which will replace damaged equipment from active units.
Rafael/Raytheon team to establish Iron Dome production facility
Raytheon and Rafael have signed a joint venture to establish an Iron Dome Weapon System production facility in the United States. The new partnership, called Raytheon RAFAEL Area Protection Systems, anticipates finalising a site location before the end of the year. The new facility will produce both the Iron Dome Weapon System, which consists of the Tamir interceptor and launcher, and the SkyHunter missile, a US derivative of Tamir. Both Tamir and SkyHunter intercept incoming cruise missiles, unmanned aerial systems and short-range targets such as rockets, artillery, mortars and other aerial threats.
Elbit to Supply Assemblies for the F-35 Aircraft
Elbit has been awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin for the manufacture of assemblies for Forward Equipment Bay assemblies for the F-35. The contract calls for Elbit Systems to supply assemblies for the F-35's Forward Equipment Bay – made from composite materials and the associated structures – for all F-35 aircraft variants. Elbit Systems will deliver more than 1,400 components to Lockheed Martin during the contract period.
IAI’s Heron Landing at BG Airport via Remote Control
The Heron, a UAV developed and built by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), landed at Ben Gurion International Airport, becoming the first UAV to land in an international airport alongside commercial flights occupying civilian air space. The UAV took off from Ein Shemer airfield, landed at Ben Gurion, and flew back to Ein Shemer. The entire takeoff, flight, and landing were operated from the Ein Shemer control station.
IAI expands tactical UAV activity
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. has signed an agreement to acquire 50% of the equity of BlueBird Aero Systems. Bluebird, a UAS developer and integrator in the small tactical arena, has been providing its solutions to Israeli forces and worldwide customers for close to two decades. As part of the transaction, IAI is acquiring the holdings of Piramal Technologies SA from India, as well as additional shares from Fiberless Access and Ronen Nadir.
Israel MoD delivers Rafael’s Iron Dome to the US Army
The Israel Missile Defence Organisation (IMDO), in the Directorate of Defence R&D (DDR&D), of the Israel Ministry of Defence, has delivered the first of two Iron Dome Defence System batteries to the US Army. In August 2019 the United States and Israel signed an agreement for the procurement of two systems and the first battery was delivered in record time, and the second battery will be delivered in the near future within the framework of the agreement.
UVision Air and Milrem Robotics for Loitering Munitions
UVision Air Ltd. and Milrem Robotics have recently joined forces. The joint solution - two of Milrem Robotics' Robotic Combat Vehicles (commonly known as Unmanned Ground Vehicles, UGV´s) which are now mounted with Loitering Munition Multi-Canister Launcher, is a new step in the deployment of combat unmanned remotely operated systems.
The new operational concept, presented by the two companies, is designed to offer frontline forces with a new independent ability to locate, track and accurately eliminate heavily armoured targets from large distances in challenging battlefield conditions, including GPS denied environment and communication jamming, without the need for a headquarters' support. It provides small light forces with advanced ISR capabilities combined with highly accurate long-range heavy fire power that were achieved until now only with complex cooperation between several units and echelons.
Elbit helicopter systems for the US Army
Elbit has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (ID/IQ) contract with a maximum value of approximately $50 million to produce spare parts in support of the Aviators' Night Vision Imaging System Head-Up Display system (ANVIS HUD) for the US Army. The ANVIS HUD is a day and night display system that connects to the helmets of Army helicopter pilots, allowing the pilots' heads to remain upright and looking out of the aircraft, with all applicable information presented in front of the pilots' eyes, instead of looking down or inside the cockpit to view information from various sensors.
Latvia installs new SPIKE missiles team trainer
Latvian National Armed Forces have completed the installation of a new state-of-the-art Team Trainer for SPIKE Missiles. The new system will train Latvian forces to use Rafael Advanced Defense System's SPIKE LR2 and SR missiles, procured from EuroSpike (a joint venture between Rafael, Diehl Defence, and Rheinmetall Electronics). The STT provides the SPIKE LR2 and SPIKE SR gunners, squad and section commanders, fully-simulated battlefield training, improving both gunnery and command and control proficiency levels, leading the gunner through all stages of the firing sequence from VIS or IR surveillance of a simulated image up to target impact.
Elbit Support for the US Navy V-22
Elbit has been awarded an approximately $35 million five-year firm-fixed-priced contract by the US Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) for repair of line-replaceable units in support of the V-22 aircraft.
Czech Republic selects Rafael's SPYDER ADS
The Czech Ministry of Defense has informed the Israel Ministry of Defence of its decision to equip its military with an Israeli air defence system produced by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. Spyder (Surface-to-Air Python & Derby), is a quick reaction, low- to-high surface-to-air missile system designed to counter attacks by a variety of aerial threats including aircraft, helicopters and UAVs. The system provides effective protection of valuable assets, as well as first-class defense for maneuvering forces located in combat areas. The Spyder system includes a radar system produced by IAI Elta.
