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US Army Selects GM Defense to Build New Infantry Squad Vehicle Fleet

The all-terrain troop carrier capable of transporting a nine-soldier infantry squad is said to be compact enough to fit inside a CH-47 Chinook helicopter and light enough to be sling loaded from a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter

Eyal Boguslavsky | 30/06/2020

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Egypt Reportedly Signs Contract for 500 Russian T-90MS Tanks

The tanks are reportedly to be assembled under license in Egypt, with many of the components to be supplied by Russia

IsraelDefense | 29/06/2020

RADA CEO Dov Sella. Photo: Sivan Farag

Israel's RADA Wins $25 Million in New Orders During April & May

Vast majority of the orders comes from new defense customers for tactical radars

IsraelDefense | 10/06/2020

A Plasan Sandcat Spear 120mm mortar carrier vehicle ready to be delivered to an undisclosed customer. Photo: Plasan

Despite Coronavirus, Israel's Plasan Delivers Mortar-Carrying Armored Vehicles

Dan Arkin | 14/05/2020

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IAI to Acquire Manufacturing Operations of Zibar, Zmag and ZD All-Terrain Vehicles

The Z family of off-road vehicles developed by a visionary Israeli vehicle manufacturer will be upgraded with advanced military technologies. IAI is to receive rights to the design of the vehicles and will market them to defense entities in Israel and abroad

IsraelDefense | 7/05/2020

Spike FireFly. Photo: Rafael

Defense Ministry Orders Rafael's Spike FireFly Loitering Munition for IDF

FireFly is designed for engagement of targets by ground forces in areas where the enemy is behind cover, situational awareness is limited, and precision is critical. The weapon is expected to give IDF troops a tactical edge in close combat

IsraelDefense | 4/05/2020

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Elbit to Provide Command & Control Systems for Swiss Recon Battalions

The Israeli company received a contract worth about $15 million to supply the advanced systems that enhance target acquisition, prioritization and data dissemination capabilities

IsraelDefense | 16/04/2020

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Indonesia to Acquire Pandur II APCs with Elbit Unmanned Turrets

Czech defense firms won a contract to deliver the armored personnel carriers between 2021 and 2022. The Pandur II is said to have met the Indonesian military's criteria for combat-proven vehicles with high ballistic and mine resistance, floating capability, and good cross-country mobility in difficult terrain.

IsraelDefense | 1/04/2020

Elbit Systems Awards Mortar Fire Control Tablet Contract to Leonardo

The $20.6 million contract was awarded to the Arlington, Virginia-based contractor by the American subsidiary of Israel's Elbit Systems. The advanced tablets are used with software enabling troops to interact with the mortar firing system, thus reducing the time it takes soldiers to prepare and fire rounds.

IsraelDefense | 30/03/2020

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Fire-resistant Lithium Batteries for Military Vehicles Successfully Tested by Epsilor

A possible breakthrough in lithium battery fire safety was recently announced by Israel's Epsilor Electric Fuel following a series of bullet penetration tests. The positive results of these tests and a new NATO battery design based on the tests may encourage military vehicle operators to integrate the technology into their fleets

IsraelDefense | 23/03/2020