Modern Solution for Past Problems

Recent reports have indicated, once again, that an Israeli defense industry – in this case it was Rafael Advanced Defense Systems – introduced a state-of-the-art model of an antitank missile. This time, the model introduced was the fifth generation of the electro-optically guided Spike missile family that may be launched from vehicles, helicopters, naval vessels or from a ground launcher. The new missile carries a tandem warhead possessing cutting-edge penetration capabilities – it can penetrate enemy armor at ranges of up to 5,500 meters.

Hunting the Attackers

The semi-subversive leisure activity of expert cyber analysts has evolved, over the last two years, into a hot trend in the cybersecurity world – organizations have started 'hunting' their attackers. The foundation for this hunting activity is the assumption that the organization has already been hacked and the attackers are currently doing things inside the organizational network that leave behind "digital footprints".

Elbit will Supply Battle Management System to Australia's New Hawkei Vehicles

The Australian Army Hawkei vehicles will incorporate a new C4I Integral Computing System (ICS). The ICS will use a generic vehicle architecture and a central computing concept to host various C4I systems and communications to optimize and centralize the flow of information to the user, enabling rapid decision-making and multitasking at levels not previously achievable on land based platforms.

Egypt Eyes Russian Tigr Special Armored Vehicles

Egypt plans to purchase 50 Tigr (Tiger) armored vehicles for its Interior Ministry, Military Industrial Company’s CEO Alexander Krasovitsky told TASS at the Army-2017 forum.

"Yes, work is under way. The issue concerns 50 vehicles and we will probably sign a contract in the near future," Krasovitsky said.

UN Security Council Renews UNIFIL's Mandate in Southern Lebanon

The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday voted to renew the peacekeeping mission in Lebanon for another year after addressing American and Israeli complaints that the force was ignoring a Hezbollah arms buildup near the Lebanon-Israel border.

The force’s presence has helped keep the peace along the border since the Second Lebanon War of 2006 between Israel and Hezbollah.

INSS: Europe’s Challenges Open the Market for Israeli Defense Industry

In 2015, Europe became the second largest destination for Israeli arms exports as the scope of European defense deals with Israel more than doubled – from $724 million in 2014 to $1.6 billion in 2015. This trend continued in 2016, as Israel’s defense exports to European countries reached $1.8 billion, far exceeding its transactions with the countries of North America ($1.265 billion), Latin America ($550 million), and Africa ($275 million) but still less than its defense exports to the countries of Asia ($2.6 billion).

Johns Hopkins University Demonstrated High-Bandwidth Communications Capability at Sea

A team of engineers from the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) has successfully demonstrated a high-bandwidth, free-space optical (FSO) communications system between two moving ships, proving operational utility of FSO technology in the maritime environment.

Watch: Hezbollah Military Demonstration near the Israel-Lebanon Border

 

Watch: Iran Unveils New Air Defense Systems

Iran unveiled four homegrown electronic aviation systems for civil and military applications, Tehran Times reported Monday.

Elbit Seals $93M Deal to Upgrade F-5 Fleet in Asia-Pacific

Elbit Systems announced today (Tuesday) that it was awarded an approximately $93 million contract from an Asia-Pacific country to upgrade its F-5 aircraft fleet. The contract will be performed over a three-year period. Under the upgrade contract, Elbit Systems will supply the F-5 with several advanced systems, including Head-Up Displays (HUDs), an advanced cockpit, radars, weapon delivery and navigation systems, as well as DASH IV Head Mounted Systems.