Israel Reshapes Air Power After Iran War Lessons
Israel to procure additional squadrons of F-35I and F-15IAs, with the Ministry of Defence linking the decision to lessons learned from the recent Iran war.
Israel News
Air
Analysis
Regional / Strategy
Defence Politics
Mad Max era: Food wars reshape global security order
Food insecurity, driven by conflict, energy shocks and climate pressure, is fast emerging as a defining factor in global security and geopolitical instability.
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
Analysis
TB2 vs Heron: Japan faces critical ISR strategy choice
Japan’s search for a new UAV, centred on TB2 and Heron Mk II, reflects a shift in ISR doctrine as it adapts to China’s growing presence in the Western Pacific.
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Turkish Repkon's role debated in US bomb deal to Israel
US approval to sell 12,000 BLU-110A/B bomb bodies to Israel sparked debate after Repkon USA was listed as principal contractor in the $151.8 million deal.
Air
Israel moves to expand AH-64E Apache Guardian attack fleet
Israel has requested 30 AH-64E Apache helicopters under a $3.8bn US FMS case, strengthening its attack helicopter fleet and interoperability with US forces.
Air
Modernisation
US Awards Boeing $13bn Deal for Israel Jets, E-4B Fleet
Pentagon has awarded contracts worth nearly $13bn with Boeing, covering Israel’s F-15IA and sustainment of the US Air Force’s E-4B “Doomsday” aircraft fleet.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Colombia Might Replace Hermes Series UAVs with Baykar’s UAVs
Colombia is reportedly planning to replace its Israeli Hermes 450 and Hermes 900 UAVs with Baykar’s Bayraktar TB2 armed UAVs and Bayraktar TB3 UCAVs.
E/W
UAE linked to $2.3bn Elbit defence deal with Israel
The United Arab Emirates has been identified as the undisclosed customer behind a long-term, multi-billion-dollar defence contract signed by Israel’s Elbit.
Weapon / Missile
Greece approves LORA buy amid shifting regional ties
Greece has approved the purchase of LORA missile system, seeking a first-strike option against air defences while strengthening its partnership with Israel.
Weapon / Missile
Israel Signs Major Contract to Boost Iron Dome Production
Israel has signed an agreement worth billions of dollars to speed up the manufacturing of Iron Dome. The pact sets aside $5.2 billion for air-defence systems.
Weapon / Missile
Greece revives air-defence cooperation with Israel
Greece has reopened talks with Israel on the €3 billion Achilles Shield plan, seeking Spyder, Barak and David’s Sling systems to replace ageing batteries.
Bilateral Relations
US set to approve $6 billion arms package for Israel
Despite international criticism over the Gaza offensive, Washington plans a $6 billion sale of Apaches, armoured vehicles and support equipment to Israel.
Bilateral Relations
Philippines halts Israel defence deals, Türkiye is an option
The Philippines will not pursue new military agreements with Israel according to Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro. This change may bring new options.
Bilateral Relations
Spain Cancels €700m Israeli Arms Deal over Gaza Offensive
Madrid has scrapped two Israeli contracts, including €700 million rocket launchers, as part of a legal ban on arms trade with Israel over its Gaza assault.
