Elbit Unveils Hermes 650 Spark UAS
Elbit Systems unveiled a new tactical UAS, the Hermes 650 Spark, at the Singapore Airshow.
Israel News
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Bilateral Relations
Logistics
Dutch Court Imposes Sanction to Israel
A Dutch Court has ordered the country’s government to suspend deliveries of spare parts for F-35 fighter jets intended for use by Israel in the Gaza Strip.
Country
U.S. Imposes Sanctions to Israeli Settlers
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Israeli settlers for attacking Palestinian communities in the occupied West Bank, an action that took place last year.
Weapon / Missile
Hamas Kills 21 IDF Personnel in Gaza
IDF announced the death of 21 IDF personnel following an attack by Hamas using RPGs on a tank and nearby soldiers.
Defence Politics
Country
Crack in Israeli War Cabinet: Stop Disturbing Me!
On the 100th day of Israel’s war with HAMAS, Defence Minister Gallant left the Security Cabinet after a quarrel with PM Netanyahu.
Weapon / Missile
Sensors
Israel Tests All-in-One SPYDER AD System
Israel has tested the new SPYDER air defence system variant, combining missile launcher and radar in one vehicle.
Land
Modernisation
Greece to Upgrade M113s Urgently
According to Greek Defence Point’s exclusive information, Greece urgently wants to upgrade its M113 APVs, and the defence ministry sent an RfP to Israel.
Sensors
IAI To Provide Electro-Optics to the Thai Navy
The Royal Thai Navy signed a contract with the Israeli IAI for six MINI POP electro-optical systems for patrol vessels.
Air
Sensors
UK to Deploy Surveillance Aircraft to the Middle East
The UK will deploy forces to the eastern Mediterranean to support Israel and track regional threats.
Navy / Maritime
Bilateral Relations
U.S. Might Deploy Second Carrier Strike Group to Israel
U.S. has deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier (CVN 78) Strike Group to protect Israel, but another one might be on the way.
Land
Israel has Called up 300,000 Reserve Troops
Israel has called up its 300,000 reserve troops in preparation for a ground offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Land
Trophy Active Protection System Fails to Protect Merkava
Video of the attack on IDF Merkava Mk4 tanks equipped with the Trophy active protection system has been released.
Country
Second Yom Kippur War in Israel
Hamas attacked Israel on the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, which started on October 6, 1973.
Weapon / Missile
Modernisation
Air
Singapore’s F-16s are Armed with Rafael’s Python-5 Missiles
Singapore Air Force (RSAF) revealed that its upgraded F-16 fighter jets are armed with Python-5 short-range air-to-air missiles.
