IAF Strengthens Cooperation with the German Air Force

Brig. Gen. Michael Gschossmann, Commander of the German Air Force’s Ground Based Forces, visited Israel this week in order to strengthen the relations and deepen the cooperation between the forces. The General toured “Iron Dome” and “Patriot” batteries and visited the Aerial Defense Academy. His visit was joined by Brig. Gen. Zvika Haimovich, Commander of the IAF’s Aerial Defense Division, and Lt. Col. Tal Caduri, Head of the Aerial Defense Cooperation Department.

Czech Republic and Germany to Create a Single Military Unit

The Czech Republic Republic Defense Minister Martin Stropnicky has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen to form a single military unit, in a bid to strengthen cooperation between the two nations.

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Leonardo to Integrate Elbit's Heli-ClearVision Suite

Elbit Systems has signed a long-term agreement with Leonardo Helicopters to jointly market and equip Leonardo’s line of commercial helicopters with the Heli-ClearVision Enhanced Flight Vision Systems (EFVS).

IWA 2017: Silver Shadow Unveils the Gilboa DBR Snake

Making their debut appearance at the IWA 2017 Exhibition currently taking place in Nuremberg, Germany, Silver Shadow of Israel, manufacturers of the Gilboa line of assault rifles and the patented Corner Shot weapon system, unveiled their eagerly anticipated Gilboa Snake, a double-barreled AR chambered for 5.56mm x 45mm caliber ammunition. The Gilboa Snake utilizes a parallel-double-magazine holder, with each loading cycle feeding two rounds into two separate barrels and firing mechanisms.

North Korea Conducted Another Missile Test

North Korea launched four missiles Monday morning, a provocative barrage that coincided both with joint US-South Korean military exercises on the southern half of the peninsula and with the opening of the annual National People’s Congress in China, according to The Washington Post.

UN Report: Syrian Forces Dropped Chlorine Bombs on Aleppo

The battle late last year for control over Syria’s war-ravaged Aleppo was a stage of unrelenting violence, with civilians on both sides falling victim to war crimes committed by all parties, read a report issued by the United Nations-mandated Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria.

Israel as a Focal Point for the Sunni World

On February 24, Iraq carried out its first bombing against ISIS in the region of Abu Kemal in Syria. The tactical and intelligence support to the Iraqi forces was given by Russia and Iran, not by the United States – which, however, also tacitly allowed the operations.

IWA 2017: Maglula Unveils New Magazine Loaders

Israeli company Maglula Ltd., a manufacturer of military-quality magazine loaders, is presenting new products at the IWA 2017 Exhibition currently held in Nuremberg, Germany.

Turkey to Launch National Space Agency

According to the draft bill, the Turkish Space Agency would determine basic policies and strategies in space and aviation technologies. It will also be expected to help develop a competitive local space industry “not dependent on foreign [technology].” The agency is expected to increase Turkey’s space capabilities.