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Inauguration of the Israeli embassy, Manama. Photo: GPO/Shlomi Amsalem

History is made for Israel and Bahrain

“Today, together with all our friends in the Gulf, we are leading a brave coalition of moderates who are looking ahead to create a prosperous future of stability and tolerance” said Israel’s FM after inaugurating the embassy in Manama

IsraelDefense | 3/10/2021

Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Ido Nehushtan during his service as commander of the IAF. Photo: IDF Spokesperson's Unit

Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Ido Nehushtan appointed as president of Boeing Israel

The former commander of the IAF will replace another previous IAF commander, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) David Ivry, who is retiring at the age of 87. Nehushtan will lead the company's strategy to expand its operations and business in the local market

IsraelDefense | 30/09/2021

Iron Dome intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip at Southern Israel during Operation Guardian of the Walls, May 2021. Photo credit: Reuters/Amir Cohen

Israeli politicians react to US approval of Iron Dome replenishment bill

PM Bennett: “Whoever tries to challenge this support received an unequivocal answer today”. DM Ganz: “US support for our missile defense system on a bipartisan basis is critical for Israel’s defense

IsraelDefense | 26/09/2021

Photo: Innocon

Israel's IMCO Group acquires UAV manufacturer Innocon

The defense industry group adds the Israeli company's unmanned aircraft systems and other assets to its portfolio of solutions

IsraelDefense | 23/09/2021

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IAI installs Barak MX interceptors on Israeli Navy's Sa'ar-6 corvettes

The interceptors are part of the naval combat suites that the company is installing on the Israeli Navy's newest and most advanced warships

IsraelDefense | 15/09/2021

Photo: IAI

IAI unveils Rex MK II unmanned land vehicle

The new system with advanced maneuverability and the ability to carry loads of 1.3 tons can be used for a wide range of missions in support of ground forces, the company says

IsraelDefense | 14/09/2021

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Britain deployed Rafael’s Drone Dome to defend G7 Summit from UAV threats

The meeting of the world's advanced economies is said to have been one of the many times that the British Defence Ministry used the Israeli company's combat-proven counter-UAV system since acquiring several of them three years ago

IsraelDefense | 13/09/2021

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MRSAM air defense system, jointly developed with IAI, inducted by Indian Air Force

The advanced system is said to provide protection against a variety of airborne threats. It has already been deployed by the IDF

IsraelDefense | 12/09/2021

Photo: Rafael

Rafael to showcase combat vehicle suite, 'Sea Breaker' missile for first time at DSEI 2021 in London

At the defense exhibition next week, the Israeli company will also display its Drone Dome system, Spike missiles, Trophy active protection system, BNET software-defined radio and Fire Weaver battlefield networking system

IsraelDefense | 10/09/2021

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IAI resumes production of F-16 wings for Lockheed Martin

The company reopened an assembly line for production of the wings following increased worldwide demand for the F-16 Block 70/72, the newest and most advanced version of the fourth-generation fighter

IsraelDefense | 2/09/2021