Israel Military & Defence

Russian S-400 missile systems protect Iranian aircraft from Israeli airstrikes

Over the past few weeks, Israel isn't able to openly attack Iranian military transport aircraft, which are actively deploying certain weapons to Syria, reports BulgarianMilitary.com according opinions of several military experts.

Political overdose: Israel invites Jordan to war

Former Israeli diplomat Ilan Baker said that if Jordan is dissatisfied with Tel Aviv’s position to annex territories located on the West Bank of the Jordan River, the king of this Middle Eastern country could risk and declare war on Israel

Israel stands behind a cyber attack on Iranian port

The American publication The Washington Post reports that Israel stands behind a cyber attack on the Iranian port of Shahid Rajay, located near Bandar Abbas, at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The next crisis: Iran calls for arming Palestinians in the West Bank

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei called for the arming of the people of Israel’s West Bank, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing EurAsia Daily.

After Jordan’s king statement, Hamas also threatened Israel with mass conflict

The Gaza-based terrorist group Hamas has also threatened Israel with mass conflict if the annexation of the Palestinian territories takes place, learned BulgarianMilitary.com quoting the spokesman of the organization Abd al-Latif al-Qanu.

US and Israel announced new large-scale attacks against Iranian targets

The United States of America announced its intention, together with Israel, to launch a large-scale attacks on Iran’s position in Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Avaipro and Al-Masdar news agencies.

Jordan threatened Israel with ‘mass conflict’, might use Iranian missiles in Syria

Against the background of the start of the annexation of Samaria and Judea, the king of Jordan threatened Tel Aviv with a full-scale war, despite the position of the rest of the world community, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Russia is helping Iran to avoid possible Israeli attacks in Syria

According to Al-Masdar News sources, the transport aircraft made a flight from the Iranian capital to Khmeimim in order to avoid a possible Israeli air force strike at Damascus airport - the final destination of cargo arrived from Tehran (its nature is not specified).

Israelis developed a liferafts ejection system for tactical Hermes 900 UAV

The Israeli company Elbit Systems has developed for the tactical reconnaissance UAV Hermes 900 an ejection system for inflatable liferafts. According to Flightglobal the device can be used in long search and rescue operations at sea

The Iranians are not leaving Syria, former Israeli intelligence chief said

Speaking to a media briefing hosted by MediaCentral, Yadlin, who currently is executive director of INSS, said, “the Iranians are not leaving. I am not buying this argument.”

A missile was fired from Gaza Strip to Israel, IDF shelled Hamas targets

Palestinian terrorists in the Gaza Strip fired a rocket into Israel early Wednesday that landed in an open area, causing no injuries or damage, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing The Times of Israel.

Iranian forces are pulling out of Syria, Israeli defense officials said

The Israeli officials refused to comment on these reported attacks, maintaining Israel’s policy of ambiguity, under which it generally acknowledges taking action against Iran in Syria

Israeli airstrikes targeted Iran-linked arms warehouses in Syria

Warehouses with military property collapsed due to missiles launched by the Israeli military from planes, the Syrian army command said on May 4, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

The Israeli forces have destroyed an air base with MiG-29 fighters in Syria

ImageSat, a private intelligence company, has released a series of satellite imagery showed the extent of the damage caused to the Syrian infrastructure as a result of airstrikes in the country from March 31 to April 27

Israeli helicopters carried out airstrikes on targets in Syria, SANA reports

Damascuss accused Israel that helicopters from IDF carried out airstrikes on targets in the Syrian-held Golan heights in the Friday morning, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing state news agency SANA.

Israel’s Elbit will fit the customer’s helicopters with complete EW suites

Elbit Systems Ltd. announced yesterday that it was awarded a contract valued at approximately $103 million to supply comprehensive Electronic Warfare (EW) suites for an Air Force of an Asian country.

Israel warns Hezbollah militants about forthcoming IDF attacks

On Thursday, April 23, the New York Times published an article by Ben Hubbard and Ronen Bergman on the confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Syrian air defense repulsed an Israeli air attack, targeted Iranian militias

An Israeli air attack was repelled by Syrian air defense on April 20, according to SANA. According to some unofficial Israeli sources attack was targeted Iranian militias in the Palmyra desert, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

An Israeli drone bypassed Russian air defense and hit a target in Syria

After 20 hours of activity near the Lebanese-Syrian border, an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle crossed Syrian airspace and launched a missile strike on a car with a certain senior member of the Hezbollah organization

Elbit Systems begins production of mechanical ventilation devices

Israeli defense company Elbit Systems said today, April 13, that it was redesigning its assembly lines for the production of thousands of mechanical ventilation devices (MVDs), learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Israel’s Elbit to upgrade the capabilities of their UAV’s for Latin American customers

Elbit Systems announced Sunday that it was awarded two contracts valued at a total of approximately $20 million from Latin American customers to upgrade the capabilities of their Hermes 900 unmanned aircraft systems

Israel called the advantages of its F-35I over the Russian Su-27

The National Interest magazine published an article in which it noted that the main problem of the American F-35 fighters is their maintenance, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Israel has bombed a military air base in Syria, Russian fighters did not suffer

A few hours ago it became known that as a result of uncontrolled Israeli air strikes, the runway of one of the largest military air bases in Syria was completely unsuitable for its operation by military transport and combat aircraft,

The Palestinian militant group Hamas is ready to negotiate with Israel

Musa Dudin, told the Haaretz website that his organization was ready “even tomorrow” to begin negotiations with Israel on the return of the detained civilians and the bodies of dead soldiers.

The Israel’s army chief self-isolated because of coronavirus suspicion

The Chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces Lieutenant General Aviv Kokhavi, self-isolated after one of the officers of the Armed Forces of the country, was diagnosed with a new type of coronavirus (Covid-19).

Israel’s Rafael offered Bulgaria its AI technology to combat coronavirus

Israel’s Rafael has offered Bulgaria to adopt its proven data gathering and analysis system in order to manage and take the Coronavirus epidemic in the country under control, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Hezbollah: ‘The fight against coronavirus is even harder than the war against Israel’

Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary General of the Lebanese Hezbollah terrorist group, has already delivered a second speech on the coronavirus pandemic, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing News.co.il.

Gaza Strip: Corona-danger behind the fence

How should preventive measures work in a densely populated area with 1.3 hospital beds per 1000 inhabitants? 200 "test kits" were dispatched to the Gaza Strip on Friday March 13th.

The new Iranian surface-to-surface missiles are real threat for Israel

The Labeik kit “looked similar to the guidance units used with the Fateh-110 family of solid-propellent missiles, although its four triangular control surfaces were inverted,” according to Jane’s Defense Weekly

India buys tens of thousands of machine guns from Israel totalling $188 million

The Indian Army has ordered 17,000 "Negev" machine guns from the company on a fast track after international competition. The volume of the transaction is estimated around $118 million.

Israeli reconnaissance satellite unveils the effects of airstrikes in Syria

BulgarianMilitary.com has learned that the Israeli company ImageSat International, the operator of the Eros-B surveillance satellite, provided NEWSru.co.il with images showing the effects of attacks carried out last week

Israel buys 8 KC-46 aircraft and related equipment from US totalling $2.4 billion

he State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Israel of up to eight (8) KC-46 aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.4 billion, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Serbia announced its plans to buy weapons from Israel

Serbia’s President Alexander Vucic announced his plans to buy weapons from Israel and open an “official state office” in Jerusalem during AIPAC’s annual conference in Washington at the weekend

Syrian Air Defense successfully repulsed an Israeli missile attack

Syrian Air Defense successfully repulsed an Israeli missile attack on the provinces of Homs and Kuneitra, the state television of Syria reports, learned BulgarianMilitary.com quoting RIA Novosti

Israeli company will provide communication systems to Canadian Forces

Elbit Systems Ltd. announced yesterday that it was selected by Rheinmetall Canada Inc. to provide Satellite-on-the-Move (“SOTM”) communication systems to the Canadian Armed Forces

Israeli helicopter strikes a target in Syria

The Israel Defense Forces bombed a Syrian vehicle that the military said was used in an attempted sniper attack on Israeli troops near the Golan border Monday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

‘Iranians are not our neighbors and we’ll remove them from Syria’, Israel said

The Israeli Defense Minister, Naftali Bennett, said that the Israeli army aims to remove Iran from Syria within the next 12 months, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Israeli aircraft attacked Syrian army positions in the Golan Heights

Israeli aircraft attacked Syrian army positions in the Golan Heights, Syrian state media said late Thursday, as tensions rose along the border following an earlier reported strike, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

A large-scale Israeli aerial attack in Gaza, fighters and helicopters in action

Military says fighter jets, attack helicopters bombed terror group’s facility in Khan Younis, elsewhere in the Strip, following afternoon barrages that struck southern Israel, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Israel’s Rafael has conducted tests for intersection of multiple drones

TEL AVIV, (BM) - In a recent demo conducted in Israel, RAFAEL’s Drone Dome C-UAS system performed interceptions of multiple drones, including maneuvering targets, using its hard-kill LASER BEAM director, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Israeli Defence Market: Rafael Enters Unmanned Aerial Platform Domain The system achieved 100%…

Israel may buy Boeing F-15I fighters to replace the Lockheed’s F-35s

TEL AVIV, (BM) - The Israeli leadership has revised its approaches to the IDF rearmament program, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Topwar. “Under the knife” already fell part of the military equipment that was planned to be purchased from the United States. The threat of defense sequestration looms over the most advanced US product - the…

Iran is ready to hit Israel because of the air strike over Damascus

TEHRAN, (BM) - Iran threatens Israel with a tough response due to a Tel Aviv missile strike at Damascus International Airport. This is stated in the publication of the Federal News Agency, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: War in Syria: Who controls what and what happens It is worth recalling that part of the missiles launched from…

Maybe the Belgian air forces were strike over Damascus, Israeli PM said

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Four members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and three Syrian soldiers were killed in airstrikes around Damascus late Thursday night which Syria attributed to Israel, according to a Britain-based Syrian civil war monitor, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: War in Syria: Who controls what and what happens …

An Israeli company will equips aircraft with DIRCM systems for a customer in Asia-Pacific region

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Elbit Systems announced today that it was awarded contracts worth approximately $136 million to provide customers in Asia-Pacific with airborne laser Direct Infra-Red Counter Measure (DIRCM) systems. The contracts will be performed over a four-year period, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military and defense analyzes,…

An Israeli company unveils a lightweight sensor for airborne surveillance missions

TEL AVIV, (BM) – RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. unveils MicroLite – a lightweight, EO/IR sensor for airborne Wide-Area Persistent Surveillance missions, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according company's statement. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com MicroLite joins RAFAEL's family of…

Did a Russian missile hit one of Israel’s new F-35 stealth fighters back 2017?

An article from April 18, 2019, published in The National Interest. WASHINGTON, (BM) - Pro-Russian media are claiming that an Israeli F-35I was hit and damaged by a Russian-made S-200 surface-to-air missile during an Israeli air strike in Syria earlier this month. Israel says one of its F-35s was damaged—after colliding with a bird. (NOTE:…

Russia: Israeli F-16s almost to take down civil Airbus. IDF refuses to comment

MOSCOW, (BM) - The Syrian military said earlier they had thwarted hostile targets above Damascus, adding that the attack had been launched by Israeli forces from the Golan Heights, Sputnik reported. The Russian Ministry of Defence says Israeli F-16 fighter jets carried out strikes with eight air-to-surface missiles on Damascus' suburbs early…

Israeli company provides drone radio frequency system to US military and FBI needs

TEL AVIV, (BM) - D-Fend Solutions, an Israeli counter-drone solution provider, has been selected by the United States’ Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to provide the EnforceAir c-UAS system as the core Radio Frequency system to be integrated into a counter-drone system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting The Jerusalem Post. Read more:…

Israel has acquired a networked sensor-to-shooter system

TEL AVIV, (BM) - The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) has announced the acquisition of 'FIRE WEAVER' - a networked sensor-to-shooter system. The game-changing system will serve the IDF's ground forces divisions, and become operational in the coming year, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according Rafael's statement. Read more: Military and…

Russia’s S-400 system located in Syria has intercepted an Israeli missile

DAMASCUS, (BM) - Russian S-400 systems have successfully "intercepted" the innovative Israeli intercontinental ballistic missile, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting several sources, including media agency Avia. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Having tested its innovative missile two…

Israeli stealths can destroy Iran’s cruise missiles

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The F-35 radar is the most advanced for fighter jets, according to F-35 developer Lockheed Martin. “It enables the F-35 to be capable of identifying and intercepting airborne threats flying at a low altitude and at high speeds,” a company spokesman said on December 18. That’s important considering the emerging threats Israel…

Israel has to crush Russia in Middle East, ex-advisor to the President of the US said

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Ex-advisor to the President of the United States on national security, Herbert McMaster, providing an interview to the Israeli information publication Globe, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com He said that the United States and Israel should…

How Israel successfully destroyed a Russian Pantsyr anti-aircraft system in Syria?

TEL AVIV, (BM) - The Israeli armed forces were able to destroy one of the Pantsyr-S complexes of government troops in Syria due to the fact that the machine did not change position after the ammunition was shot, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according the chief designer for air defense systems of the Instrument Design Bureau named after…

Several Israel’s F-16s damaged, the Government tried to censored the information (photos)

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Several fighter jets were damaged last week as heavy rains flooded their hangars, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, the military acknowledged Sunday, following attempts to have the information censored. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Read more: Israel will acquire 50 F-35…

Israel changes the game in homeland security – developed a laser based air defense system

TEL AVIV, (BM) - After decades of expensive experiments, failed projects and fruitless ventures, Israeli defense establishment unveiled its latest revolutionary technological achievement - laser-based air defense system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according the Ministry of Defense statement on Wednesday. Read more: Military and defense…

Israel will acquire 50 F-35 fighter jets

TEL AVIV, (BM) - The Israeli Air Force plans to soon acquire 50 F-35 stealth fighters. This was told by a senior representative of Lockheed Martin Corporation, which produces airplanes, learned Bulgarianmilitary.com, according report of Israel Hiom. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Read…

Russian failure: S-300s did not repel a single Israeli attack against Syria in 2019

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Despite the fact that Russia delivered its Favorite S-300 air defense systems to Syria in order to prevent even the slightest attacks against the Arab Republic, in 2019 the Russian S-300s could not justify themselves, without repelling a single Israeli attack, and even without attempting to defeat Israeli fighters, learned…

Russian military has fired at an Israeli UAV near Golan Heights, Israel said

TEL AVIV, (BM) - The Israeli information portal news.co.il, citing the 12th channel of Israeli TV, publishes material on the shelling of an IDF drone, which was in Syrian airspace, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar. In turn, the 12th channel refers to some Syrian sources in Telegram. Read more: Satellite footage shows a secret…

Israeli Defense Forces are already operating with brand new thermal sights

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Elbit Systems announces that two configurations of the company’s XACT family of Weapon Sights have entered operational use with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military innovations – the lightest night vision goggles were presented in Colombia (video & photos) The company…

Israeli company has been selected by Germany for creation of glass battlefield (ErzUntGlas)

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Atos GmbH, a global leader in digital transformation has been selected to act as prime contractor by the German Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Use of the Federal Armed Forces (BAAINBw), for "Creation of a glass battlefield to support dynamic operations (ErzUntGlas)" study, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. …

Israeli company upgrades a scout attack helicopter with integrated weapons system

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Elbit Systems and MD Helicopters have signed a teaming agreement to incorporate advanced weapons and mission management capabilities into the MD 530G Block II (BII) scout attack helicopter, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Israeli F-35s might be equipped with nuclear bombs The pilot-centric integrated weapons…

Israeli F-35s might be equipped with nuclear bombs

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The American press wondered whether Israel would be able to turn its latest combat aircraft into an element of the nuclear triad, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar. Such a question is asked on the pages of The National Interest, where the author initially ranks Israel as a nuclear power, despite the fact that this…

Israel sells Iron Dome’s radar system to Czech Republic

TEL AVIV, (BM) - The radar system that is an integral part of Israel's famed missile defense systems, the Iron Dome and the David's Sling, is to be sold to the Czech Republic, making it the first purchase of the unique Israeli technology by a NATO nation, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: The Czech Republic Buys 12 Military Helicopters…

Israel’s Rafael will participate actively in the modernization of Bulgaria’s Armed Forces

SOFIA, (BM) - Israel’s state-owned RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. (RAFAEL), a global leading defense company, intends to actively participate in the process of modernization of the Bulgarian Army, including the ongoing project for the purchase of 150 wheeled armored vehicles for the country’s land forces, learned BulgarianMilitary.com,…

The Israeli Air Force is Training How F-35 Fighter to Overcome Airspace Guarded by S-300 and S-400

TEL AVIV, (BM) - The Israeli Defence Force has reportedly deployed American built Patriot surface to air missile batteries to simulate the capabilities of Russian made S-300 and S-400 systems during Blue Flag military exercises, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Israel Cut off Snake Head Baha Abu al-Ata, but Long-Term Ramifications…

Israel Cut off Snake Head Baha Abu al-Ata, but Long-Term Ramifications Could Be Dire

TEL AVIV, (BM) - When Shin Bet Director Nadav Argaman looked at the most recent images provided by one of his organization's unmanned aerial vehicles and compared them to the data showing up on his computer monitor, he knew there was no going back. "All the stars were aligned," was the way Argaman described the situation, the trap was just…

The Israeli Air Defense Systems Have Not Coped with Missile Attacks in Recent Days, China Said

BEIJING, (BM) - Chinese reporters are interested in the performance indicators of the Israeli anti-aircraft missile defense system. In particular, attention is drawn to a new exchange of strikes between Israel and the Gaza Strip, during which no less than 300 different munitions, including unguided missiles, were fired at Israeli territory. The…

Ceasefire Negotiations Run as Both Israel and Gaza Militias Continue Carrying Out Attacks

TEL AVIV, (BM) - An Israeli senior official said on Wednesday that negotiation talks over a ceasefire in Gaza, which are conducted despite continued rocket strikes from Gaza militant groups on Israeli communities and IDF retaliation airstrikes in the Strip, could end fighting immediately or lead to further escalation, learned…

A Plot of Terror Attack Against U.S. and Israeli Diplomats Has Been Foiled

AMMAN, (BM) - Jordanian intelligence recently foiled a plot by two suspected militants to mount terror attacks against U.S. and Israeli diplomats alongside U.S. troops deployed at a military base in the south of the country, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according state-owned al-Rai newspaper article on Tuesday. Read more: The U.S. and NATO…

Israeli Corvette has Discovered a Russian Submarine Just 15 km from Israeli Coast

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Israeli media publish materials alleging the activity of Russian submarines in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, including in the immediate vicinity of the coast of Israel, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Ynet information. Read more: Russia Has Fired Bulava Intercontinental Ballistic Missile from Submarine (Video) So,…

The Israeli Nuclear Weapon Program Could Destabilize the Region

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Israel’s nuclear weapons program is one of the biggest military open secrets in the world. Now we know a little more about the angst inside the Pentagon in the late 1960s, as Israel was months away from activating its nuclear deterrent. That’s all according to new documents obtained by the nonprofit National Security Archive…

Israel Will Receive Armed Zrikhon Turret for Its Armored Vehicles

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Israeli armored personnel carriers "Eitan" and "Namer" will receive an uninhabited turret with cannon armament, called "Zrikhon" ("Turret"), learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar. Read more: Iron Dome Missile System is on Alert to Defend from Iranian Attacks, Israeli Air Force Commander Said This combat module is…

US B-52 Bomber for Israel is a Bad Decision and a Threat for the Middle East Peace

WASHINGTON, (BM) - In April 2014, retired Air Force lieutenant general David Deptula and Michael Makovsky of the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs penned an op-ed for The Wall Street Journal arguing that the United States should turn over a dozen surplus B-52 heavy bombers to Israel. Deptula and Makovsky said that the eight-engine…

A Large Air Force Drills Including F-35 Fighters Will Be Held in Israel

JERUSLAEM, (BM) - The Israeli Air Force next week will host its biannual Blue Flag aerial exercise, with the F-35 stealth fighter jet taking part in the drill for the first time, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Over 1,000 people were due to participate in the 12-day exercise, with at least four countries sending air crews to take part. Read…

Iron Dome Missile System is on Alert to Defend from Iranian Attacks, Israeli Air Force Commander Said

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Israeli Air Force commander Amikam Norkin says the country's multi-level air defense system is "on alert" against the backdrop of an imminent threat of attack from Iran, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Iran Develops Guided Weapons to Strike Any Point in Middle East, Israel Said "While we are talking, the batteries…

Israel Might Be Involved in a War at Any Time, the IDF Chief Said

TEL AVIV, (BM) - The chief of the General Staff of the Israeli army held a press conference for military journalists, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar. According to Lieutenant General Aviv Kohavi, the situation for Israel is extremely tense. Read more: Israel Will Soon Have a New Precision-Guided Supersonic Stand-off Missile for…

Israeli-Upgraded Tanks are Used by Turks in Their Offensive in Syria

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Turkey is using M60-A1 tanks upgraded by Israel in its offensive against the Kurds in northern Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting The Jerusalem Post. Photos near the Turkish border town of Akçakale during Operation Peace Spring of M-60 tanks upgraded by Israeli Military Industries are circulating on social media. In…

Israel Will Soon Have a New Precision-Guided Supersonic Stand-off Missile for Its F-35s

TEL AVIV, (BM) - The new missile was announced on June 11, 2018 in a press release by two leading Israeli defense firms, Israeli Military Industries Systems (IMI Systems) and Israel Aerospace Industries, which jointly developed the missile. The so-called Rampage missile is a precision-guided air-launched stand-off missile with a range of about 90…

Israeli Spy Drone Has Been Launched Over Beirut’s Suburbs, Lebanon Claims

BEIRUT, (BM) - The Lebanese army on Sunday accused Israel of sending a reconnaissance drone at the weekend over Beirut’s southern suburbs, a bastion of the Shiite terror group Hezbollah, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. On August 25, two explosives-laden drones were sent to the same area. One of them exploded, sparking a dangerous escalation…

Israel May Have a Secret Powerful Force – Hundreds of Nuclear Weapons and Missiles

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Israel has never officially admitted to possessing nuclear weapons. Unofficially, Tel Aviv wants everyone to know it has them, and doesn’t hesitate to make thinly-veiled references to its willingness to use them if confronted by an existential threat. Estimates on the size of Tel Aviv’s nuclear stockpile range from 80 to 300…

Israel Might Well Consider a Preventive Nuclear Attack Against Iran

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Main Point: If Israel ever does use nuclear weapons in anger, it will rewrite the diplomatic and security architecture of the Middle East, and also the nonproliferation architecture of the world as a whole. Israel’s nuclear arsenal is the worst-kept secret in international relations. Since the 1970s, Israel has maintained a…

Israel Plans to Upgrade Its Missile Defence System ‘to Protect Against Iran’

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Israeli television released material reporting on the country's prime minister’s initiative to modernize a missile defense system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Did China ‘Receive’ Military Technology from Israel to Build Its J-10 Fighter Jet? This is a report published on the Kan-11 TV channel. Reporters…

Did China ‘Receive’ Military Technology from Israel to Build Its J-10 Fighter Jet?

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The J-10 “Vigorous Dragon” is a mainstay of China’s effort to modernize its large fleet of single-engine jet fighters, with 350 already in service. An agile tactical fighter similar to the ubiquitous F-16 Fighting Falcon, the Vigorous Dragon was the first domestic Chinese design roughly on par with Western and Russian…

Israel`s Air Defence System is Impressive, But Not Impenetrable

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Israel’s Iron Dome is more than a missile defense system. It’s practically an icon, a symbol of how technological creativity can enable one rocket to knock another rocket out of the sky. But did the system fail earlier this month? And what does this mean for the U.S. military’s planned buy of Iron Dome? Any thoughts of an…

Israeli Spike Anti-Tank Guided Missiles Will Be Used by Indian Armed Forces

NEW DELHI, (BM) - Indian infantry soldiers now finally have a new weapon to destroy advancing enemy tanks on the western front with Pakistan. The Army has begun to induct a limited number of Israeli Spike anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) to meet immediate operational requirements till the indigenous man-portable “tank killers” being developed by…

Israeli Company Won a Night Vision Goggles Contract for the US Marines

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Elbit Systems Ltd. announced yesterday that its U.S. subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America LLC, ("Elbit Systems of America"), was awarded delivery order valued at approximately $23 million for the supply of systems and various spare components to the U.S. Marine Corps, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The order will be executed…

An Israeli Company Tests Second Sonar System with the Royal Canadian Navy

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Elbit Systems’ Canadian subsidiary, GeoSpectrum Technologies (GTI), announces the successful Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) trial of its Towed Reelable Active Passive Sonar (TRAPS) on board the HMCS Glace Bay of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), completing final assessment of a second TRAPS onboard RCN’s vessels (tests of GTI’s TRAPS…

Saudi Arabia Needs Israeli Iron Dome to Protect Itself

TEL AVIV, (BM) - The US Department of Defense has announced it will send additional troops and possibly the Israeli Iron Dome system to Saudi Arabia and the UAE to reinforce air defenses. While the exact locations for additional air defenses have not been announced, the most likely deployment would be along Saudi Arabia’s northern border…

Elbit Systems of America Buys Night Vision Business of L3Harris Totaling $350M

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that its U.S. subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America, completed the acquisition of the Night Vision business of L3Harris Technologies for a purchase price of $350 million. Read more: Elbit`s JFST System Has Been Ordered by UK Totaling $38 Million Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, Elbit Systems…

Israel`s Elbit Unveils Anti-Drone Protection and Neutralization System

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Elbit Systems has launched a vehicular configuration of the ReDrone anti-drone protection and neutralization system in a bid to meet the increasing demand for protection of vehicles and convoys against hostile drones, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Israel Defense. Read more: Israeli Company to Supply Protection Radars…

Israeli Company to Supply Protection Radars to Unspecified Customer in South East Asia

TEL AVIV, (BM) - ELTA Systems, a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), was awarded a contract by an unspecified customer in South East Asia to supply its newest version of the ELM-2114 family of Perimeter Protection Radars, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Israel Defense. The radars are to be installed around the perimeter of…

Israeli Company Introduces Vehicular Anti-Drone Innovative System

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Addressing the increasing demand for protection of vehicles and convoys against hostile drones, Elbit Systems is introducing ReDrone Vehicular Tactical System, a vehicular configuration of the Company’s operational anti-drone protection and neutralization system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Israel`s General…

Rockets Were Fired Toward Israel, in Response, Israeli Tank Destroys Two Hamas Posts

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Three rockets were fired toward Israeli communities north of the Gaza Strip on Wednesday afternoon, in the second such attack from the Palestinian enclave in as many days, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting The Times of Israel. Read more: Hezbollah Will Hit More Targets of ‘Weak and Debilitated’ Israel, Hassan Nasrallah…

Elbit`s JFST System Has Been Ordered by UK Totaling $38 Million

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Elbit Systems announced that its UK subsidiary, Elbit Systems UK Ltd., ("Elbit Systems UK"), was awarded an approximately $38 million contract from the UK Ministry of Defence ("UK MoD") to supply comprehensive JFST (Joint Fires Synthetic Training) systems to the British Army, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Elbit…

Israeli Company Unveils New Wearable Technologies for Infantry Commanders and Soldiers

HAIFA, (BM) - Elbit Systems DSEI 2019 display (booth S-2 120 and Royal Navy booth) will include new wearable devices for the dismounted warrior, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Israel Defense Force May Receive a New Assault Automatic Rifle ‘Arad’ As warfare becomes increasingly networked, Elbit Systems’ new devices address the…

Israel Defense Force May Receive a New Assault Automatic Rifle ‘Arad’

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Israel Defense Forces in the near future may receive a new rifle weapon. Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) introduced a new assault (automatic) rifle of its own design and production of "Arad", learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar. Read more: H&K Will Soon Begin Delivering Thousands of 7.62mm Marksman Rifles to the…

Israeli Drone Was Shot Down and Seized by the Hamas, Palestinian Media Said

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Palestinian media reported that the drone was shot down and was seized by the Hamas terror group, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting TTI. Read more: Hezbollah Downs Israeli Drone The Israel Defense Forces said Tuesday morning that one of its drones had fallen in the Gaza Strip overnight. In a statement, the military…

Israeli Defence Market: Rafael Enters Unmanned Aerial Platform Domain

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., developer and manufacturer of some of the world’s most groundbreaking technologies for air, land, naval, space and cyber applications, announces it has completed, with its partner, Mr. Avichai Stolero, the acquisition of Aeronautics Ltd., one of Israel’s leading developers of unmanned aerial…

Israel Sells G2 Drone to Undisclosed Country in West Africa

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Aero-Sentinel Company, an Israeli manufacturer of UAV systems, recently won a tender to supply its G2 drone to a security agency in a West African country for surveillance missions, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Israel Defense. Read more: An Israeli UAV Is the First to be Able to Transport Casualties or Others Needing…

Israel`s Rada Will Unveil Two New Radars at the DSEI 2019 Exhibition

TEL AVIV, (BM) - RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. will unveil two new radars, the aCHR and the xMHR, at the DSEI 2019 Defense and Security exhibition and conference taking place in London, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Israel’s Selected Iron Fist Active Protection System Incorporates RADA’s Hemispheric Radars The ‘advanced…

Israel`s Rafael Unveils Its Trophy Active Protection System

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Israel`s Rafael is participating at DSEI 2019, 10-13 September, ExCel Exhibition Center, London, UK, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: The German army will test the Israeli developed Trophy protection system for its Leopard 2 tanks RAFAEL is a pioneer developer of various categories of land systems, including Remote…

Israel`s General Robotics Unveils Its New Pitbull-3 Anti-Drone RWS

JERUSALEM, (BM) - General Robotics Ltd., – a company specializing in developing, manufacturing and marketing advanced robotic systems for defense and homeland security applications – will reveal, for the first time at DSEI 2019, the new anti-drone remote controlled weapon station with its latest features, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting…

Israel`s Elbit Systems to Present C4I Battlefield Management Systems at DSEI

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Elbit Systems UK will showcase advanced systems across all areas of defensive capabilities at this year’s DSEI, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according company statement. Read more: Elbit Systems US Acquires Harris’ Night Vision Business for $350 Million The full range of capabilities will be located on stand S2-120, and…

Rafael Expands Operations in India and Announces New Facility with ASTR

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Astra Rafael Communication System (ARC), a Joint Venture between Astra Microwave Pvt Ltd. and RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. of Israel, inaugurated their state-of-the-art facility at Hardware Technology Park, Hyderabad on 27 August 2019, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Rafael statement. Read more: India Will Use…

Israel’s Selected Iron Fist Active Protection System Incorporates RADA’s Hemispheric Radars

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Israel`s Rada announced that the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) selected the Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS), manufactured by Elbit Systems/IMI, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The Iron Fist incorporates Rada’s software defined Compact Hemispheric Radars (CHR). The award of the contract for the program and its…

Elbit Systems to Supply Electronic Warfare Suite for the Portuguese KC-390 Sircraft

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Elbit Systems announces that it was selected by the Portuguese Ministry of Defense (MoD) to supply a complete Electronic Warfare (EW) suite for the Portuguese Air Forces’ (PtAF) new KC-390 multi-mission aircraft, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Elbit Systems US Acquires Harris’ Night Vision Business for $350 Million…

The Defence Tech Advancements Help Israel to Defend Itself or Prepare for War

WASHINGTON, (BM) - On Aug. 22 a rocket was launched from the Gaza Strip aimed at Israel. An alert was activated in an open area where the rocket was projected to land. The rocket was one of more than 1,600 fired at Israel over the last year, half by Gaza-based militants. Each time, a sophisticated system of sirens warn residents in affected areas.…

Middle East: Lebanon Has a Right to Defend Itself After Israeli Drone Attack, Michel Aoun Said

BEIRUT, (BM) - Lebanon's President Michel Aoun said on Monday his country had a right to defend itself after Israeli drone strikes that were like a "declaration of war", learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting the Jerusalem Post "What happened was similar to a declaration of war which allows us to resort to our right to defending our…

Israel is Behind Iraq Air Strikes, US Officials Confirm

WASHINGTON, (BM) - US officials have confirmed that Israel was behind recent airstrikes on alleged weapons depots in Iraq, which were ostensibly being used by Iran to transfer arms to Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting MEMO. Senior US officials yesterday told the New York Times that Israel has carried out “several strikes in recent…

Israeli Soldiers Opened Fire at a Civilian Airplane Flying Over the Golan Heights

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Soldiers opened fire at a crop-dusting plane flying over the Golan Heights on Wednesday, mistaking it for an infiltrating aircraft from Syria, in what the Israel Defense Forces called a “serious incident”, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting The Times of Israel. Read more: Israel Has Carried Out Several Strikes on…

Israel Has Carried Out Several Strikes on Iranian-Controlled Bases in Syria and Iraq

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Israel has carried out several strikes on Iranian-controlled bases in Syria and Iraq in recent weeks with permission from the United States and Russia, learned bulgarianMilitary.com. Moscow and Washington agreed that the Jewish state could conduct these attacks on Iranian targets in order to “ensure Israel’s security,” the…

Israel Sells Sophisticated Spy Planes to UAE

JERUSALEM, (BM) - A report prepared by the law firm “Appleby” and published by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz revealed that the UAE had signed a contract with the Israeli occupation to get sophisticated spy planes, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting MEMO. Read more: Israel`s Rafael Unveils its Next-Gen Flagship Solutions for Land and Air…

Israel`s Rafael Unveils its Next-Gen Flagship Solutions for Land and Air Applications

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. is participating at MSPO 2019, Kielce, Poland September 3-6, and presenting an array of its flagship solutions for land and air applications, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Rafael Will Present Solutions for Air Battlespace Dominance to the Paris Air Show With vast R&D,…

According Iraq, Israel is Responsible for the Explosions in the Saqr Military Base

BAGHDAD, (BM) - An Iraqi defense official blamed Israel for carrying out strikes in the country with US backing, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Israel Defense. Following the series of explosions earlier this week in a weapons depot controlled by an Iranian-backed militia in Baghdad, the official told Asharq Al-Awsat that “It is obvious…

Israeli Spike NLOS Missile Will Be Tested from U.S. Apache Helicopters

JERUSALEM, (BM) - The US Army will hold a demonstration later this month to determine if it can fire Rafael Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) missiles from US helicopters, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Israel Defense. Read more: Rafael performed a first test of launch of its Spike –NLOS from a light vehicle (video) The service is set…

Israel`s Elbit to Upgrade Tanks and Radio Systems for Army of South East Asia Totaling $80 million

HAIFA, (BM) -- Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that it was awarded a contract valued at approximately $80 million to upgrade tanks and supply radio systems for an Army of a country in South East Asia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Brazil Buys E-LynX Radio by Elbit Systems for Its Marine Corps The contract will be performed…

Two Israeli-Made Orbiter-3 Tactical Drones Were Shot Down in Libya (Video)

TRIPOLI, (BM) - Two Israeli-made Orbiter-3 tactical drones were shot down by in Libya by troops allied with strongman Khalifa Haftar’s Libyan National Army (LNA), learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting JPost. Until now i am surprised that no one ever highlighted the presence of Israeli/Azerbaijan-made Orbiter-3 UASs which was supplied to #GNA…

Israel`s Rada Announced New Orders Totaling $9 Million for Radar systems and Avionics

NETANYA, (BM) - RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. announced that it has received $9 million in new orders in July 2019, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according company statement. $8 million of the orders are for RADA’s radar systems, while $1 million are avionics orders. Applications for the radar systems are for C-UAV (counter UAV), VSHORAD…

Innovative Armored Fighting Vehicle Was Unveiled by Israel`s Elbit Systems

HAIFA, (BM) - Elbit Systems has concluded extensive testing and carried out a series of successful capability demonstrations of its innovative Armored Fighting Vehicle (AFV), as part of the CARMEL Future Combat Vehicle project of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according company statement. Read more: Elbit…

Israeli Navy Received INS Magen – Next-Generation SA’AR-6 Class Missile Corvette

JERUSALEM, (BM) - On May 23, 2019, the world’s most modern corvette was named INS Magen at a ceremony in Kiel, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. This marks another important milestone in the ongoing program of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems as General Contractor to build four next-generation SA’AR-6 class missile corvettes for the Israeli Navy. …

Two New F-35 Fighter Jets Raising the Number of Stealth Aircraft in Israel’s Arsenal

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Two new F-35 “Adir” fighter jets landed at Nevatim Airbase on Sunday, raising the number of advanced stealth aircraft in Israel’s arsenal to 16, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Israel Defense. “The ongoing procurement of the ‘Adir’ is another expression of the long-term military cooperation between Israel and the US,…

Israel is Preparing for a “Possible” Military Confrontation with Iran

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Israel’s Minister of Regional Cooperation Tzachi Hanegbi said on last Friday that Israel is preparing for a “possible” military confrontation with Iran and its military wings in the next two years, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting MEMO. Speaking to Israel Hayom, Hanegbi – who is also a member of Israel’s security cabinet…

Rafael Has Been Awarded a $100 Million Contract to Supply Barak-8 Missiles to India

HYDERABAD, (BM) - At a ceremony yesterday (July 11th, 2019) by KRAS (Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems Ltd. India), RAFAEL presented a $100 M contract to KRAS for the manufacturing of 1,000 BARAK 8/ MRSAM missile kits to be supplied to BDL via IAI for further integration purposes, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according company`statement. Read…

Rafael`s Weapon System SPICE 1000 Has Made a Fundamental Contribution to Our Defense, Israeli PM said

TEL AVIV, (BM) - At a festive ceremony held on Tuesday, the President of the State of Israel, Reuven Rivlin, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Benjamin Netanyahu, and Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi, awarded the Israel Defense Prize to projects and operations that contributed to the security of Israel and to its qualitative military edge…

Elbit Systems to Provide Directed Infrared Countermeasure Totaling $73 Million for German Air Forces

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Elbit Systems announced yesterday that it was awarded an approximately $73 million contract from Diehl Defence to provide J-MUSIC™ Directed Infrared Counter Measure (DIRCM) systems for the German Air Forces' Airbus A400M aircraft, learned bulgarianMilitary.com, according Elbit`s statement. Read more: British Army…

The Israel`s Hermes 900 UAS Has Started Operating Patrol Service in the European Union

TEL AVIV (BM) - Elbit Systems has started operating the maritime UAS patrol service available to countries in the European Union (EU) under a contract between the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) and the Portuguese Company CEiiA, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Israel Defense. Read more: The Israeli Air Force Can Use a Great…

The 16th Annual Spike Missile Users Club Conference Took Place in Slovenia

LJUBLJANA (BM) - For the 16th year in a row, the SPIKE Users Club has gathered, this time in Slovenia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting company`s statement. The SPIKE missile Users Club Meeting (SUCM) was founded by the SPIKE user nations in June 2003, and has become a unique platform for the nations to share their knowledge and…

Israeli Aircraft Hit Hamas Underground Facilities in the Gaza Strip Early Today

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Israeli aircraft hit Hamas underground facilities in the Gaza Strip early Thursday after a rocket fired at southern Israel was shot down in the first such attack since Israel and terror groups in the coastal enclave fought a vicious two-day battle last month, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting The Times of Israel. The IDF…

Rafael Unveils a Unique SAR Feature for Its Litening and Reccelite EO Pods

TEL AVIV (BG) - Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. is unveiling it has upgraded its fifth generation Litening and Reccelite systems, effectively transforming them from traditional EO pods into EO+, with the addition of a unique SAR feature and the optional application of additional EO+ features, such as (EW, Comm, IRST). This constitutes a…

Israel Has Successfully Tested a New Automatic Target Recognition for Its Spice-250 Air-to-Surface Munition

HAIFA, (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Israeli company Rafael unveils it has successfully tested and demonstrated a new ATR (Automatic Target Recognition) capability for its SPICE-250 air-to-surface munition, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Spice (250, 1000, 2000) is a family of stand-off, autonomous, air-to-ground weapon systems that attack…

Rafael Will Present Solutions for Air Battlespace Dominance to the Paris Air Show

JERUSALEM, (BGM) - Rafael is bringing its combat-proven, globally-supplied advanced solutions to the Paris Air Show, Le Bourget, June 17-21, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Rafael’s cutting-edge systems serve as stand-alone solutions as well a comprehensive end-to-end package, providing a force multiplier to any platform or application. Read…

Israel Will Unveil the New Tactical UAS T-Heron on the Upcoming Paris Air Show

JERUSALEM, (BGM) - In the upcoming Paris Air Show, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will unveil the new tactical Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) of the Heron Family: the T-Heron, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Israel Defense. Designed for tactical missions on the battlefield, the T-Heron is expected to be used by ground forces and coast…

Rafael Will Hold a Special Event in Bulgaria in the Fields of Air, Land, Naval and Cyber Defense

PANAGYURISHTE, (BGM) - Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. will hold a special event in Sofia next week, focused on industrial and technological cooperation between Rafael and Bulgarian companies, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, axxording Rafael`s press release. Read more: Rafael Presents a Solution for Enhanced 8X8 Combat Vehicle Survivability…

Rafael Presents a Solution for Enhanced 8X8 Combat Vehicle Survivability and Maneuverability

MADRID (BGM) - At Feindef 2019, Rafael will exhibit its solutions, with its local Spanish subsidiary PAP Tecnos, for Spain’s planned 8X8 combat vehicle program, offering a complete package of systems to enable and enhance full ground combat vehicle survivability, maneuverability and lethality, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Rafael`s…

The Air Forces of Israel and Cyprus are Conducting a Joint Exercise in the Area of Nicosia

NICOSIA (BGM) - The air forces of Israel and Cyprus are conducting a joint exercise in the area of Nicosia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Israel Defense. The drills, which began on Monday, are scheduled to last until May 29, according to the Greek Reporter. Meanwhile, the British Royal Air Force has deployed several F-35 stealth…

Lockheed Martin Teams with Rafael To Market SPICE Air-to-Surface Guidance Kits

TEL AVIV, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Lockheed Martin and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. of Israel, signed a teaming agreement to jointly develop, market, manufacture and support Rafael’s Smart, Precise Impact and Cost-Effective (SPICE™) guidance kits for U.S. sale, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Lockheed Martin`s press…

The IDF Combat Engineering Corps Adapts to the Modern Battlefield

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The subterranean medium is the sixth dimension, next to the ground, the air, the sea, outer space and cyberspace. Operational conduct in the subterranean medium conforms to different rules and involves unique methods of operation. In the subterranean medium, a person can easily lose his senses: you…

Israel Is Preparing For the Worst-Case Scenario in the Gaza Strip

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - According to a research and an analysis of the publications and the comments in a number of media, including Russian ones, Israel is preparing for the worst-case possible scenario of action in the Gaza Strip, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The beginning of the holy month of Ramadan was overshadowed by…

Rafael Will Showcase Its Unique 360° Multi-Layer Maritime Defense Solutions Suite

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - On May 14-16, 2019, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. - a global pioneer in the development and manufacturing of leading defense technologies - will be participating in the IMDEX 2019 at the Changi Exhibition Center in Singapore. Rafael will be showcasing its unique 360° multi-layer naval defense…

The Gaza Strip: Palestinian Citizens Are Killed After Israeli Air Attacks on Saturday

RAMALLAH, State of Palestine (BulgarianMilitary.com) - A Palestinian baby was killed on Saturday as the Israeli military pounded the Gaza Strip with air strikes and artillery, while scores of rockets were fired towards Israel from the coastal enclave, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Middle East Eye. According to the Gaza health…

IDF Conducted Successful Live-Fire Tests of Its Patriot and Iron Dome Missile Defense Systems

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Israeli Air Force conducted successful live-fire tests of its Patriot and Iron Dome missile defense systems on Tuesday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting The Times of Israel. The exercise had been subjected to the military censor until Wednesday evening. “Air defense soldiers from the…

Satellite Images Captured by the ISI Reveal the Damage to the Attacked Syrian Base

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Syrian media claimed that an Israeli airstrike on a military position in central Syria on April 13 has wounded six soldiers and destroyed several buildings, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Israel Defense. According to media reports, the target was a missile factory in the Masyaf area and the…

Rafael Will Showcase a Variety of Solutions for Internal Security and Space During LAAD 2019

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Israeli company Rafael will show at the upcoming LAAD exhibition in Brazil a wide range of developments and solutions in the field of internal security and space, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. A special press release from the Israeli company says "Rafael’s expert capabilities provide…

APCs Transformed into Combat Vehicles

NATO members and additional Land Forces worldwide, are modernizing their armed forces, phasing out obsolete tanks and APCs and transforming them into advanced combat vehicles Evolving to cope with the new trends in land warfare, military forces around the world transform heavy armored and mechanized forces into agile formations. Trading off…

Israeli Company UVision Successfully Demonstrated Two of Its Leading HERO Systems

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Israeli company Uvision , has successfully demonstrated two of its leading HERO systems: the multi-purpose warhead and extended-range Hero-400EC and the high-precision, light-weight man-pack portable Hero-30 to what the company calls a "Strategic" customer in Asia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The…

The Israel State Comptroller is Investigating the Huge Investment in the Israel “Air Force 1”

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Israel state comptroller is investigating the huge investment in the Israel "Air force 1", learned BulgarianMilitary.com While more money is poured into the Israeli "air force one" program, there is no indication when the aircraft will begin to serve the leaders of the country. The Israeli “air…

Israel to Build The New Homes Near Gaza With Reinforced Room Due to Hamas’ Upgraded Rockets Threat

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Israel is getting ready to the increasing threat posed by the improved rockets of the Hamas terror organization in Gaza, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Israeli defence forces (IDF) Home Front Command, after evaluating the rocket and mortar shell threat on the Gaza Strip border, decided to instruct…

Benjamin Netanyahu Tells Vladimir Putin Israel Will Continue to Operate Against Iranian Targets in Syria

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Russian President Vladimir Putin that Israel will continue to operate against Iranian targets in Syria. This after a meeting in Moscow on Feb 27, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The Israeli prime mister was accompanied by Head of Military Intelligence…

Four Multi-Function Digital Radars Will Be Installed on the Navy’s Sa’ar 6-Class Corvettes

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - ELTA Systems, a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), was awarded a contract by the Systems Missiles and Space Group of IAI to supply to the Israeli Navy four ELM-2248 MF-STARs Multi-Function Digital Radars, based on the latest Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology, learned…

Rafael Developed a Miniature Electro-Optical Tactical Loitering Munition

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Israeli companies are continuing to develop loitering weapon systems. Rafael has unveiled a miniature electro-optical tactical loitering munition, designed for light maneuvering ground forces such as infantry, Marines or Special Forces, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. FireFly is also known as the…

The Israeli Company DSraider Developed a Revolutionary Personal Vehicle (Video)

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Transporting soldiers and equipment through rough terrains requires tactical solutions that could navigate in terrain previously only reached by foot. Israeli company DSraider, has developed a revolutionary personal tactical vehicle for armed forces, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The EZ Raider HD 4…

Israel Unveils Long-Range Missile Against Underground Targets

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Rafael has unveiled the "Rocks" a very long-range air-ground missile with a capability to penetrate heavy protected targets. This the ultimate standoff air-ground weapon against hardened targets, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. According to Rafael, “Rocks” is an advanced, extended stand-off range…

An Israeli UAV Is the First to be Able to Transport Casualties or Others Needing Evacuation from Difficult to Access Locations

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Israeli defence forces (IDF) are evaluating the potential of the Urban Aeronautics (UA) Cormorant VTOL UAS for cargo and casualty evacuation roles, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The tactical robotics Cormorant VTOL UAS recently demonstrated its capability to perform medical evacuation missions in…

A Military Scenario If There Is a Conflict Between Israel and Iran

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - A military confrontation between Iran and Israel will involve at least in the first phase, attacks on Israeli targets by Iranian upgraded rockets deployed in Lebanon, and counter attacks by Israeli air, sea and ground forces. This is the assessment of Israeli experts that have referred to the warning…

The Israeli Company UVision Expands Its Global Presence with the Establishment of UVision-USA

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Armed forces around the world including the U.S army, have identified the operational advantages of using loitering weapon systems. Israeli company Uvision that is developing and manufacturing such systems, has established an American subsidiary, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Uvision USA, a fully…

India Will Use the Rafael BNET Software on All Its Combat Aircrafts

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Israeli company will supply 1000 systems that will be integrated into all the Indian air force combat aircraft, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The BNET is the main communication system of the Israeli air force (IAF) existing and future platforms. The BNET system replaces existing radio systems…

Israeli Company Is Offering Rotary Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (RUAV) to India.

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Steadicopter, the Israeli company is offering its Black Eagle 50 Rotary Unmanned Aerial vehicle (RUAV) to India, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Steadicopter has teamed with Indian company Apollo Micro Systems to jointly promote the sales of system. Read more: India Buys 21 MiG-29 Fighters From…

Israeli and American soldiers have exercised this week the joint deployment in Israel

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Israeli and American soldiers have exercised this week the joint deployment in Israel, in case the U.S will have to deploy forces in Israel during war and ballistic missiles attack on Israeli cities, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. This in preparation for a situation in which the U.S will deploy air…

The German Heron-TP Crews Have Begun Training in the Israeli Tel Nof Air Force Base

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The German air force teams that will operate the Israeli made Heron-TP UAV have begun their training in an Israeli air force base, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The training is taking place in a special complex that was set up in Israel air force (IAF) Tel Nof airbase. The German personnel is part…

Israel Has Not Yet Responded to Syria’s Accusations of Attacks

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Israel has so far not reacted in any way to Syrian claims that the Israeli defence forces (IDF) have attacked targets near the Syrian city of Quneitra, learned bulgarianMilitary.com. The official Syrian news agency, reported that on Feb.11 an IDF tank or tanks, fired shells at a "destroyed hospital"…

The Israeli Air Force Can Use a Great Number of UAV in Different Missions Simultaneously

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Israeli air force UAV can create more targets for ground forces and in a very short time, thanks to a system developed by Israel aerospace industries (IAI), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The system is combat proven and creates big interest in some foreign defence forces. IAI has developed a…

Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi Confirmed That Israel And Egypt Are Fighting Against ISIS Together (video)

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The cooperation between Egypt and Israel in the fighting against ISIS in the Sinai is now official, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Egypt’s president, Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi has confirmed that Israel is helping Egyptian troops in their fighting against jihadists in the Sinai Peninsula. Read more:…

A HELRAS Dipping Sonar Completed Sea Acceptance Test

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - In a Sea Acceptance Test (SAT) performed by the Israeli Navy, a Helicopter Long-Range Active Sonar (HELRAS) dipping sonar was successfully converted for operation onboard the Seagull, Elbit Systems’ Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. According to Elbit operating a dipping…

Skylark is One of the New Israeli Systems for Tactical Surveillance and Reconnaissance (Video)

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The "Air Force" of the Israeli defence forces (IDF) ground forces is being built in a growing pace, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. In the meantime the Sky Rider UAS unit of the Israeli artillery corps, is now performing services for many other branches of the IDF and that has resulted in the acquisition…

The Israeli Air Force Will Soon Begin the Installation of a Collision Avoidance System on Its Helicopters

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Israeli air force (IAF) will soon begin the installation of a collision avoidance system on its helicopters, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The prototype of the system has been tested by the (IAF) Flight test squadron in the Tel Nof airbase. Read more: Israel chooses between two models of…

Upgrade of the Israeli air force (IAF) C-130 fleet is underway

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The massive upgrade of the Israeli air force (IAF) C-130 fleet is underway and will enable to extend the service life of these aircraft, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. As part of the upgrade, all the engine and directional systems are being digitized. The Auto pilot is being replaced and a new radar…

Israel has been attacking new Iranian targets near Damascus in the last 24 hours (video)

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - An Israeli air force (IAF) Iron Dome battery in northern Israel has intercepted a Syrian missile launched shortly after an alleged attack of Israeli fighter planes on targets near the Damascus international airport on Jan. 20, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The Israeli defence forces (IDF) confirmed…

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has begun the production of F-35 wing skins

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Israel aerospace industries (IAI) has begun the production of F-35 wing skins, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The new production line was set up following Lockheed Martin’s decision to expand the skins’ production IAI board has approved the construction of the new production line in 2015. Read…

The U.S. Army will purchase two Israeli Iron Dome rocket defence systems

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The U.S. Army has decided to purchase two Israeli made Iron Dome rocket defence systems. The acquisition is defined as urgent and the systems will be supplied next year, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The Iron Dome has been demonstrated in the U.S. two years ago. Since then U.S. experts visited the…

Israeli Ex-military Building Protection Strategies For UN Employees In Africa

BAMAKO, Mali (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Israeli security experts are now building protection strategies for UN employees in Africa, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The experts are ex-military and security services and have been hired by the UN for this mission. So far contracts valued at least 30 million US$ have been signed with the…

The Israeli Navy Will Integrate Rafael’s C-Dome Defense System

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Israeli navy and Rafael are cooperating in order to make the installation of the C-Dome naval defence systems on the new SAAR – 6 corvettes as easy as possible, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The C-Dome Naval defence system is based on the Iron Dome and designed to effectively protect combat…

Elbit Systems and Bagira are developing new anti-terror simulators

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Israeli companies, in close cooperation with the Israeli defence forces (IDF) and the Israeli border police, are developing new simulation systems to improve the training of special units in ant terror operations, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Israel's main force against any threat is the IDF. Some…

Israel has used Lebanese airspace to avoid Russian S-300 on yesterday’s attack in Syria (Photos)

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Israeli air force (IAF) attack on Iranian targets in Syria was performed by standoff weapon systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. According the Middle Eastern sources, the Israeli fighter aircraft released their weapons while flying over Lebanon. This to avoid entering the foot print of the…

The Israeli air force has performed an air attack on Iranian targets in Syria

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Israeli air force (IAF) has performed a massive air attack on Iranian targets in Syria. The standoff precision bombs hit the targets on Dec 25, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. In response, the Syrians have launched a salvo of some 30 surface-air missiles against the attacking aircraft. One such…

U.S. and Israeli`s team equip Bradley Fighting Vehicle with Iron Fist Light Active Protection System

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in cooperation with Elbit Systems and IMI’s team is moving forward with Phase II of their Iron Fist Light (IFL) Active Protection System (APS) following the announcement of a positive Army Requirements Oversight Council (AROC) decision, learned…

The Israeli air force (IAF) is increasing the number of UAV simulators

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) – The Israeli airforce (IAF) is increasing the number of UAV simulators to train more operators as these perform more and more missions. The simulators are being upgraded continuously, based on the operational experience gained by the wide use of UAV, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The IAF continues to…

Israeli MoD and Rafael performed a test of Spike anti-tank missile

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Israeli ministry of defence and Rafael have performed an advanced test launch of the Spike anti-tank missile from Israeli's new Eitan armored personnel carrier (APC). The launcher has been installed on a special remotely controlled weapons turret that enables to operate different weapon systems…

Can Israel keep its position as one of the top UAS exporter?

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The saying "Troubles come in packages" has been recently proven to be very true. An Israeli company lost two major tenders for the supply of advanced UAS. The total loss is estimated at 1.2 billion U.S $. But that is just the introduction to a very serious issue that Israeli companies have and will…

ELTA Systems Revealed a New and Enhanced Configuration of Its Drone Guard System

Ashdod, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The division and subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), ELTA Systems, revealed on 21st November 2018, a new and enhanced configuration of its Drone Guard system which detects, identifies and disrupts the operation of UAS and small drones, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The new modular…

The Acquisition of IMI Systems by Elbit Systems Has Been Finalised

HAIFA, Israel, (BulgarianMilitary.com) – The defence company Elbit Systems Ltd. announced on Sunday, 25th November 2018, that the acquisition of the state-owned IMI Systems Ltd. by the company has been finalised and the deal has been concluded at the purchase price of approximately $495 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read more: RUAG and…

The Israeli Defence Minister Announced His Resignation and Called for Early Elections

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Yesterday, 14 November 2018, the Defence Minister of Israel Avigdor Lieberman announced his resignation and called for early elections, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The announcement for the resignation of the Israeli Minister of Defence came after a sharp disagreement over a Gaza ceasefire deal. As a…

Israel Aerospace Industries Awarded a $777-Million LRSAM Contract

BEN GURION INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries) announced yesterday, 24th October 2018, that the company has been awarded an $777-million contract for the supply of LRSAM (Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile) defence systems, which is the marine version of the Barak-8 AMD (Air and Missile Defence)…

CONTROP Announced the Launching of Its iSea-25HD

HOD HASHARO, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) – On 17 October 2018, the prominent developer and manufacturer of long-range, intruder detection systems for a variety of defence and civilian applications, CONTROP Precision Technologies Ltd., announced the launching of its new compact surveillance system for naval missions iSea-25HD, exhibited at…

Radar Orders at $3.5 Million Received by RADA

NETANYA, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com), 7 September 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: RADA The Israeli company RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. announced on Monday, 3 September 2018, that the company has received new radar orders, including for its advanced eCHR radar, at the amount of $3.5 million for a U.S. military customer,…

RADA’s MHR Goes to the British Army Embedded in the Rafael’s Drone Dome

NETANYA, Israel, (BulgarianMilitary.com), 23 August 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: RADA This Monday, 20th August 2018, RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. revealed that within the coming months the British Army will be supplied with its Multi-Mission Hemispheric Radars (MHR), which are integrated in the Rafael Advanced Defence Systems…

Lockheed Martin Team up with Rafael for Evaluating Potential SPICE Markets

FARNBOROUGH, the UK (BulgarianMilitary.com), 20 July 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Lockheed Martin/Lockheed Martin with Rafael SPICE Agreement Lockheed Martin announced on 16 July 2018 that the company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., the largest employer in Northern Israel, for…

“A Complete Revolution” for the C-130Hs of Israel

TEL AVIV (Israel), April 26, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo: Mike Freer/Touchdown-aviation The Lockheed four-engine turboprop military transport aircrafts C-130H of Israel will be upgraded under a major program for modernisation, which will be “a complete revolution” according to the said by the Israeli Air Force, reported…