New Iranian president, making same old statements, says he won't meet US counterpart
Raisi says "no" to negotiations on missiles or on regional militias, and "no" to a meeting with Biden
| 22/06/2021 
A statement by the Pentagon confirmed that the attempt took place on June 12
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The Iberian company's weapon station was selected over those of two competitors, a Rafael subsidiary and a joint venture including Elbit
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The attack did not hit classified networks. The source and the entry vector of the attack were not immediately clear. There was no comment from the Defense Ministry on the report
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Israel offers to help Costa Rica establish national cyber directorate
Negotiations regarding the plan are said to be underway. A memorandum of understanding was signed by the two governments in May
| 22/06/2021
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In series of tests, Defense Ministry successfully intercepts targets using airborne laser system
The system is said to have destroyed all of the targets that were launched. The ability to intercept threats in such a manner is seen as a groundbreaking development in terms of Israel's air defense
| 22/06/2021
Jaroslaw Kaczynski at the Polish parliament last year. Photo: Slawomir Kaminski/Agencja Gazeta via REUTERS
Deputy prime minister of Poland: senior gov't officials were hit by Russian cyberattack
Jaroslaw Kaczynski, the strongest politician in Poland, said that one of the attack's main goals was to damage Polish society and destabilize the country. The EU Council of Ministers met yesterday to discuss the topic
| 22/06/2021
Yaniv Vardi, CEO of Claroty. Photo: Keren Mazor
Claroty raises $140 million in Series D funding round
The company, which deals with industrial cybersecurity, plans to use the funding for accelerating its expansion into new regions and verticals, as well as for continued development of its product portfolio
| 21/06/2021
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Gilat to provide satellite networking services for Latin American armies
Through its partner Newsat, a defense integrator in Latin America, Gilat will supply turnkey solutions for fixed, airborne, maritime and mobile military applications, the company says
| 21/06/2021
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Zoom improves security for meetings in especially sensitive fields
Whether you are using the Zoom platform for hybrid learning or for meetings on various topics, you need to pay attention to the security functions behind the scenes. The company's global deputy CIO offers guidance
| 21/06/2021
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Boeing completes successful first flight of 737-10
The largest airplane in the 737 MAX family begins comprehensive test program
| 21/06/2021
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Pentera offers platform for automated testing of resilience against ransomware attacks
By emulating the latest ransomware strains, the platform exposes vulnerabilities that can be exploited to reach critical assets and disrupt business, the company says
| 21/06/2021
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Plan calls for production of 175 F-35s a year
As of the beginning of June, 655 F-35s around the world had accumulated 398,000 flight hours. The cost of an F-35 fighter, known as the "Adir" in the IAF, is currently $77.9 million
| 21/06/2021
IRNA - The President-elect, Seyyed Ibrahim Raisi
New Iranian president elected
The election of Raisi and the weakening of the moderate camp raises the likelihood that Iran, led by him, will not only continue its policy toward Israel but also possibly take even more radical actions
| 21/06/2021
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Leonardo to supply US Army with sights for advanced tank rounds
The AMP 120mm cartridge, designed to be fired from the Abrams M1A2 tank, has bunker-busting, airburst, and reinforced wall breaching capabilities
| 21/06/2021
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For the first time, Ecuadorian Army using tactical boats made by Israel's Elbit
The vessels will reportedly be used to increase the Army's patrol and surveillance missions in rivers on the Colombian border
| 21/06/2021
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German Army to purchase thousands of MG5 machine guns
The Army intends to purchase over 11,000 of the firearms, worth about 175 million euros, by 2025
| 20/06/2021
F-35B fighters on the deck of the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth in May. Photo: REUTERS/Bart Biesemans
British F-35s to launch operation against Islamic State targets
The planes from the 617th Squadron of the Royal Air Force will operate from the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth to help prevent the terrorist organization from regaining a foothold in Iraq
| 20/06/2021
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Boeing selects Elbit anti-jamming system for an F-15 operator
The iSNS system will be integrated into the F-15 fleet of an undisclosed customer. It is said to ensure reliable and uninterrupted GPS operation, providing full jamming immunity for multiple satellite channels
| 20/06/2021
The Sabrah light tank. Photo from the Elbit Systems website
India, needing light tanks, considers options from Israel, Russia and Korea
The Indian Army seeks to acquire 350 tanks in order to deal with concentrations of Chinese Army forces on the eastern Ladakh border. At the beginning of the year, Israel's Elbit announced that it would supply light tanks to a country in the Asia-Pacific region
| 20/06/2021
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Report: UK interested in increasing its fleet of Boxer armored vehicles
More than 500 Boxers have been ordered for the British Army, and the MInistry of Defence intends to procure additional ones
| 20/06/2021
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Biden reducing US presence in Middle East in order to deal with China and Russia
The administration is reducing the number of missile and air defense systems as well as troops in the Middle East. The focus is on threats from China and Russia
| 20/06/2021
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Prime Minister Naftali Bennett with the head of the Mossad, David Barnea
The Mossad is hoping for a little quiet as new era dawns
Why did the interview given by Yossi Cohen to Ilana Dayan spark anger? Will the Mossad carry out fewer "daring operations" under Barnea? And who is expected to be selected soon as the next head of the ISA? A column by Amir Rapaport
| 18/06/2021
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A poster depicting Syria's President Bashar al-Assad is displayed in front of damaged buildings in the city of Homs on May 23. Photo: REUTERS/Omar Sanadiki
Commentary: After avoiding defeat in the civil war, Bashar al-Assad’s regime cannot easily tackle the problem of rebuilding the country. Assad finds himself needing to reconcile the difficult requirements of definitively defeating the insurgency, resolving the very severe economic situation and coexisting with the presence of cumbersome allies Russia and Iran
Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan attends the NATO summit in Brussels on June 14. Kenzo Tribouillard/Pool via REUTERS
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