ELTA to supply ground surveillance radar systems to German Army

Eyal Boguslavsky | 16/06/2021

The 69 radars worth 36 million euros are intended for both artillery and reconnaissance forces

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Israel's UVision, US-based Mistral to jointly develop loitering munition system for marines

Eyal Boguslavsky | 16/06/2021

The new weapon will be integrated onto mortar carrier vehicles, joint light tactical vehicles and long-range unmanned surface vehicles

Cybertech

NATO increases efforts to eliminate cybercrime

Mandi Kogosowski | 16/06/2021

At a summit held the day after that of the G7, it was decided to adopt a comprehensive new policy on the issue, and discussions were held regarding the invocation of NATO's Article 5, under which the alliance treats an attack on one member state as an attack on all

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Photo: National Association of Ukrainian Defense Industries

New Ukrainian infantry fighting vehicle unveiled

The IFV equipped with a remote weapon station is based on a Russian 2S1 self-propelled howitzer

Eyal Boguslavsky | 15/06/2021

The G-7 leaders meeting in Cornwall on Sunday. Photo: REUTERS/Phil Noble/Pool

G7 leaders unite against Russian ransomware attacks

In the joint statement issued at the end of the summit, the leaders of the seven wealthiest countries in the world demanded Russia to identify and disrupt ransomware criminal networks operating from within its borders, and hold those networks accountable for their actions

Mandi Kogosowski | 15/06/2021

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Ametrine Technologies - Advanced Camouflage for the Modern Battlefield

Ametrine Technologies develops solutions for camouflage from thermal and night vision sensors. "We estimate that within a decade, all soldiers and platforms on the battlefield will be equipped with some form of multi-spectral camouflage," said Amiram Levinberg, co-founder of JAL Ventures and chairman of Ametrine. This article is sponsored by Ametrine Technologies

IsraelDefense | 15/06/2021

The prime minister of Italy, Mario Draghi. Photo: REUTERS/Remo Casilli

Italy establishes national cyber agency

PM Draghi warned that the level of Russian interference online "has become truly alarming", while the Minister of Innovation said that 95% of public administration servers do not have adequate protection

Mandi Kogosowski | 14/06/2021

Ukrainian troops. Photo: Staff Sgt. Eddie Siguenza/U.S. Army National Guard

US approves $150 million military assistance package for Ukraine

The assistance will include counter-artillery radars, electronic warfare and military medical evacuation equipment, counter-unmanned aerial systems and secure communications gear

Eyal Boguslavsky | 14/06/2021

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Avaddon ransomware group shuts down operations, releases decryption keys

Cyber experts attribute the cessation of operation to mounting pressure by governments worldwide, especially the US, to eliminate online crime. FBI Director Wray called on companies not to pay ransom to hacking groups

Mandi Kogosowski | 14/06/2021

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US concerned over radiation leak from Chinese reactor

French company Framatome contacted the U.S. due to a leak at the Taishan nuclear power station in Guandong province. China denied there is a problem, and increased the acceptable limit for radiation around the station so that it would not be closed

Ami Rojkes Dombe | 14/06/2021

Photo: Swiss Armed Forces

Switzerland to spend about €2.1 billion to develop its military

More than 780 million euros of the budget will reportedly be allocated for the purchase of command and communication systems, armored vehicles, simulators, and nuclear, biological and chemical protection systems

Eyal Boguslavsky | 14/06/2021

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Israel's Gilat to supply satellite communication equipment for military usage

According to its announcement, Gilat was chosen as sole provider to address requirements for most advanced present and future defense connectivity

Eyal Boguslavsky | 14/06/2021

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Apple, Google to provide information regarding personal data collection by apps

A letter by consumer protection authorities from 27 countries, including Israel, led to a change in policy under which suppliers of apps will be required to indicate in app stores which personal information will be kept, and what will be shared with third parties

Cybertech | 13/06/2021

An Anka drone. Photo: Turkish Ministry of National Defence

Report: In unusual deal, Turkey supplies military UAVs to rival Saudi Arabia

If the transaction took place, it is a unique deal between two countries that are in different alliances and coalitions in the Middle East

Eyal Boguslavsky | 13/06/2021

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Iranian warships on way to Venezuela

Two ships from the Iranian Navy are sailing in the Atlantic Ocean in the direction of Venezuela carrying oil and possibly weapons and military equipment

Dan Arkin | 13/06/2021

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Russia to provide spy satellite to Iran, report says. The Kremlin denies it

It is not clear who leaked the news to the Washington Post during the nuclear negotiations. The Kremlin denied the report. Tal Inbar, an Israeli expert on missiles, said there is no sign that it is accurate

Dan Arkin | 13/06/2021

Photo: Senior Airman Erin Piazza/U.S. Air Force

Firearms manufacturer FN America to supply M240 machine guns to US Army

The contract with the Defense Department is valued at over $92 million. The M240 is the U.S. military designation for the Belgian-designed FN MAG, a family of belt-fed, 7.62×51mm NATO caliber machine guns

Eyal Boguslavsky | 13/06/2021

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Russia's arms export agency reports over $1.7 billion worth of orders from Sub-Saharan Africa

The company is marketing a wide range of products in the region including helicopters, air defense systems, naval products, armored vehicles, small arms, equipment for law enforcement agencies, and security equipment for airports and critical infrastructure

Eyal Boguslavsky | 12/06/2021

President Joe Biden walks through an Honor Guard Cordon at the conclusion of the Coast Guard Academy Commencement on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at the Coast Guard Academy Cadet Memorial Field in New London, Connecticut. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Biden against ransomware: increased threat in the short term, great potential for the future

Commentary: The White House has formulated a four-stage plan for dealing with ransomware attacks that could potentially be an effective means of dealing with the global problem, writes Ram Levi, founder and CEO of Konfidas

Cybertech | 12/06/2021

Screenshot of the closing session from the OECD conference website

Annual cyber conference of OECD, led by Israel, comes to an end

In the closing session, the heads of cyber agencies from around the world presented the cyber policies of their countries and expressed their desire to promote multinational cybersecurity cooperation. Israel's Yigal Unna said the ability to become more secure depends directly on the ability of the agencies to work together

Cybertech | 10/06/2021

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Report: Houthis continue to deploy naval mines in Red Sea

According to reports online, a network of naval mines was planted on the sea floor in relatively shallow waters about 15 meters deep

Cmdr. (res.) Eyal Pinko | 10/06/2021

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Fortinet: Nine out of ten OT organizations experienced at least one cyberattack during the last year

A survey by the company reveals that the majority of managers were not prepared for the changes that occurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and that they have difficulty implementing cybersecurity measurements

Cybertech | 10/06/2021

Photo: IDF Spokesperson's Unit

Navy's new warship, the INS Oz, arrives in Israel

The Sa'ar-6 class missile corvette arrived Wednesday in Israel. The process of installation of weapons systems on the ship will be completed in the coming months at the Navy's shipyard in Haifa

Ami Rojkes Dombe | 10/06/2021

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Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan attends the NATO summit in Brussels on June 14. Kenzo Tribouillard/Pool via REUTERS

President Erdogan and the syndrome of neglect: after years of hyperactivity, the Turkish leader is completely isolated

Commentary: Turkey has been sidelined because of the adventurism of its president, following a decade of reckless and counterproductive political and military moves. Erdogan will find it difficult to break the isolation without a clear change of course towards a more moderate approach in domestic policy and a rapprochement with the West in foreign policy

Giancarlo Elia Valori | 16/06/2021