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The head of the IDF Military Intelligence Directorate, Maj. Gen. Tamir Heyman, yesterday at the conference. Photo: Tel Aviv University

Head of IDF intelligence: Israel is under constant cyber threat, attacks will be answered accordingly

Maj. Gen. Heyman spoke at the international cyber conference at Tel Aviv University where he received the "Trojan Horse" prize on behalf of the IDF

IsraelDefense | 21/07/2021

Samy Katsav (standing, R), Chairman of Israel Shipyards; Yoav Tourgeman (seated, R), VP IAI and CEO of ELTA; Boaz Levy (standing, L), IAI President and CEO; and Eitan Zucker, CEO of Israel Shipyards, at the MOU signing ceremony. Photo: IAI

IAI, Israel Shipyards sign MOU for development of maritime cybersecurity suite

The companies aim to roll out the comprehensive solution for commercial ships in response to growing cyber threats worldwide

IsraelDefense | 8/07/2021

The new Shaldag MK V IN. Photo: Israel Shipyards

Israel Shipyards to supply Shaldag MK V vessels to Israeli Navy

The company will deliver four vessels as part of the Navy's plan for acquisition of advanced ships to upgrade its security mission capabilities

IsraelDefense | 7/07/2021

Lockheed Martin Senior Vice President Tim Cahill (R) and IAI President and CEO Boaz Levy. Photo: IAI

Lockheed Martin, IAI to cooperate in integrated air and missile defense systems

The companies will explore potential joint opportunities in areas such as research and development, production and marketing

IsraelDefense | 7/07/2021

The nuclear talks in Vienna in April. Photo: EU Delegation in Vienna/handout via REUTERS

As expected, Iran blames Israel for recent sabotage of nuclear facilities

A government spokesman claimed that Israel carried out the operation to thwart the nuclear talks, but emphasized that "whenever sabotage has happened, our strength has increased"

IsraelDefense | 6/07/2021

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Anti-money laundering directive in the defense payments sector: Is there need for a separate regulation?

Commentary: The EU has adopted a stricter regulatory framework for defense industry payments. It will only be a matter of time until similar frameworks are adopted elsewhere in the world, according to consultants Ella Rosenberg and Aviel Marciano from Armada

IsraelDefense | 6/07/2021

A converted B737-800. Photo: IAI

IAI to establish first passenger-to-freighter conversion site in Europe

The agreement to set up the facility for converting the Boeing 737-700/800 into cargo configuration follows a rise in worldwide demand for freighter aircraft

IsraelDefense | 6/07/2021

Photo: IAI

IAI integrates advanced combat suite, air defense systems into Israeli Navy's Sa'ar-6 corvettes

The systems are said to track a wide range of targets, provide a detailed picture of the area, and supply data to the other control, defense and support systems, facilitating timely and effective responses to threats

IsraelDefense | 5/07/2021

Photo: IAI

IAI to provide dozens of Drone Guard systems to South Asian country

Under a deal valued at tens of millions of dollars, the company will deliver the combat-proven system that provides the ability to detect, identify and defeat drone attacks

IsraelDefense | 4/07/2021

Demonstrators holding placards protest over the death of Nizar Banat in Hebron on June 27. Photo: REUTERS/Mussa Qawasma

Has a "Palestinian spring" really started?

Despite the protests that broke out last week in the Palestinian Authority, an "Arab spring" scenario seems unlikely due to strong internal restraints within the Palestinian system, writes Michael Milshtein, an expert on Palestinian affairs

IsraelDefense | 4/07/2021