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Israel Defense
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gamereactor.euworld52 days ago
IDF to Complete Counter-Drone Technology Tests on Wednesday
The IDF, Defense Ministry and defense contractors will finish a series of capability tests on Wednesday to address fiber-optic and racer drones. Efforts to develop solutions are continuing around the clock ahead of a presentation to the defense minister. The tests come as officia…
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en.globes.co.ilworld53 days ago
State Comptroller Report Urges Israel to Strengthen Domestic Defense Production Capacity
Israel's State Comptroller issued a report stating the country allowed its domestic weapons production and raw material capabilities to erode over 20 years. The audit concludes Israel became dangerously dependent on outside suppliers. Reliance on foreign sources limits what the m…
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al-monitor.comworld54 days ago
Israel's Iron Dome intercepted nearly 99% of 40,000 rockets from Hamas and Hezbollah since 2023, manufacturer says
Yuval Steinitz, chairman of state-owned Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd, said the Iron Dome intercepted most missiles from Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran with success rates around 98% or 99%. Steinitz spoke at a Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs conference on May 1…
en.globes.co.ilworld62 days agoUpdated
Israel Approves Plan to Purchase F-35 and F-15 Jets from United States
Israel's defense ministry has approved a plan to buy two new squadrons of F-35 and F-15Ia aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing. The deal, worth tens of billions of shekels, comes amid reflections on recent conflicts. A U.S. military officer highlighted the role of American su…
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