Report: China Hacked Sensitive US Navy Data on Submarine Warfare

Chinese government hackers have compromised the computers of a US Navy contractor, stealing a trove of highly sensitive data related to undersea warfare – including secret plans to develop a supersonic anti-ship missile for use on US submarines, The Washington Post reported on Friday, citing unnamed US officia

Iraqi Army Replaces US Abrams Tanks with Russian T-90S MBTs

Thirty-nine Russian T-90S tanks have been delivered to Iraq’s 35th Brigade of the 9th Armored Division. The new MBTs will equip two battalions that previously operated M1A1 Abrams tanks, according to Jane’s.

The Iraqi Ministry of Defense announced the decision to swap the US-made tanks for Russian ones on June 6. It said the units’ officers and crews had been retrained with Russian assistance and their Abrams tanks transferred to the Division’s 34th Brigade.

UVision Showcased HERO-30 Short-Range Loitering System to “Strategic Customers”

A report by Azeri Defence reveals that UVision has recently demonstrated its Hero-30 short-range loitering system to strategic clients.

Rafael’s Protector USV Conducts Successful Missile Firing Demo for NATO

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems carried out a successful exercise for NATO forces to demonstrate the capabilities of the Protector unmanned surface vessel against naval swarm threats. The demo included a simulated firing of Spike missiles to neutralize the threat. The exercise took place along the shores of Israel.

IAI, IMI Unveil Rampage Supersonic Missile

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and IMI Systems have unveiled a jointly-developed supersonic, long-range air-to-ground missile named Rampage.

Developed as a stand-off weapon, the Rampage boasts a warhead, rocket engine and advanced navigation suite which allow precision striking of high-quality, well-protected targets.

Yoav Turgeman Named CEO of IAI’s ELTA Subsidiary

The board of directors of ELTA, subsidiary and division of Israeli Aerospace Industries (IAI), which is headed by CEO Joseph Weiss, approved the nomination of Yoav Turgeman to ELTA CEO and IAI EVP.

Eurosatory 2018: Plasan’s SandCat Equipped with BIRD's Mission Management System Revealed

Plasan Sasa and BIRD Aerosystems have teamed up to offer a SandCat armored vehicle equipped with BIRD's advanced mission management system (MSIS). The two companies are presenting the special intervention vehicle for the first time at Eurosatory 2018.

IDF Destroys Hamas Naval Terror Tunnel

IDF Spokesperson announced on Sunday that it had neutralized a naval terror tunnel belonging to Hamas in the northern Gaza Strip.

According to the IDF statement, during airstrikes last Sunday, the IAF attacked a military post belonging to Hamas’ special naval forces in the northern Gaza Strip. During this strike, an offensive terror tunnel, which leads to the sea, was destroyed.

Eurosatory 2018: BIRD Aerosystems to Unveil Production Configuration of SPREOS DIRCM Solution

BIRD Aerosystems, a developer of Special Mission Aircraft Solutions (ASIO) and Airborne Missile Protection Systems (AMPS), will present the SPREOS Compact Directional Infra-Red Counter Measure (DIRCM) solution in its production configuration for the first time at Eurosatory 2018.

IAI Develops Hybrid Ground-Air Robotic System

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has developed a hybrid robotic system for border patrol, reconnaissance and surveillance defense system, which combines land and aerial capabilities.