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.
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Bilateral Relations
Bilateral Relations
Expo and Air Show
UK Blocks Israeli Officials from Attending DSEI 2025
The UK has barred Israeli government officials from DSEI25 over Gaza operations, though Israeli firms such as Elbit and Rafael may still attend independently.
Expo and Air Show
Israeli Firms Forbade from Dutch Defence Expo NEDS
Israeli defence companies will not be permitted to attend NEDS 2025 exhibition in Rotterdam, with organisers citing “security and organisational reasons.
Unmanned Systems
Japan Tests Turkish TB2 and Israeli Heron-2 Drones In Parallel
As part of a larger assessment of its regional military policy, Japan is looking at both Heron-2 and Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles at the same time.
Expo and Air Show
France Shuts Israeli Defence Stands at Paris Airshow
French authorities closed Elbit, Rafael, IAI and Uvision booths after exhibitors refused to remove offensive weapons. Israeli firms call the move political.
Unmanned Systems
U.K. Ditches Watchkeeper UAV for New Options
The U.K. MoD has decided to retire the 14-year-old Watchkeeper UAV from service as an “outdated military capability”.
Land
Expo and Air Show
Eurosatory Opens its Doors: Israel Bypasses Blockade
France’s biggest land forces’ expo, Eurosatory, opens its doors today. Israeli companies bypass the blockade and present their products.
Expo and Air Show
France Slams Doors to Israeli Companies at Eurosatory
France takes action against Israel on Eurosatory expo as Netanyahu government does not respond to President Macron's demand to end military operation in Rafah.
Land
British Army Receives Eight Prototypes of Challenger 3 MBT
UK Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps unveiled the Challenger 3 MBT from his social account as “the first fully British built tank in 22 years.”
Land
Expo and Air Show
BAE Systems Introduces the New Version of the AMPV
The BAE Systems company launched its newest Armoured Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) prototype At the AUSA 2024 Global Force Symposium at the Von Braun Centre.
Land
Elbit to Provide Systems for AS-21 Redback IFVs
Israeli Elbit Systems has announced that it will provide various systems for Australian AS-21 Redback IFVs.
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Elbit Unveils Hermes 650 Spark UAS
Elbit Systems unveiled a new tactical UAS, the Hermes 650 Spark, at the Singapore Airshow.
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Romania to Add Three Watchkeeper X UAVs to its Inventory
Romania will diversify its inventory by adding Watchkeeper X UAVs in service following the Turkiye, Bayraktar TB2 Armed UAV purchase.
Weapon / Missile
Elbit Systems supplies 122mm rockets to a European country
Elbit Systems Ltd. announced that the company had won a contract worth approximately $70 million to supply missiles to the armed forces of a European country.
Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Poland orders four F-16 simulators from Elbit Systems
Poland ordered four Full Mission Simulators (FMS) F-16 aircraft to Elbit Systems with an estimated contract of $36 million.
Weapon / Missile
Iron Fist is One Step Closer to Operation
Israel Ministry of Defence and Elbit Systems Land Division announced the completion of the Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS) test phase.
Global Defence Trend Brief
- 15:00 US Army accelerates fielding of next-generation air defence systems - The US Army is prioritising rapid deployment of integrated air and missile defence systems to counte...
- 15:00 European defence strategies shift toward long-term industrial mobilisation - European governments are aligning defence planning with sustained industrial mobilisation, focusing...
- 15:00 China expands unmanned combat aerial vehicle capabilities - China is advancing development and deployment of unmanned combat aerial vehicles to enhance strike,...
- 15:00 Japan strengthens integrated missile defence command systems - Japan is improving coordination between sensors, interceptors and command networks to enhance respon...
- 15:00 Autonomous underwater vehicles gain prominence in naval deterrence - Navies are expanding use of autonomous underwater vehicles for surveillance, mine countermeasures an...
- 15:00 Counter-drone systems evolve toward multi-layered engagement models - Military organisations are deploying layered counter-UAS systems combining electronic warfare, inter...
- 15:00 Hypersonic weapons drive development of global tracking networks - Defence agencies are investing in integrated global sensor networks to detect, track and respond to...
- 15:00 Military space operations shift toward resilient constellation models - Armed forces are adopting distributed satellite constellations to improve survivability and maintain...
- 15:00 Collaborative combat aircraft redefine future air combat concepts - Air forces are integrating autonomous collaborative aircraft into operational planning to extend rea...
- 15:00 Industrial scalability becomes decisive factor in defence acquisitions - Governments are increasingly prioritising suppliers with the ability to scale production rapidly and...
- 09:00 US Air Force advances next-generation ISR integration - The US Air Force is enhancing integration between airborne, space-based and ground ISR systems to en...
- 09:00 European militaries expand focus on civil-military infrastructure resilience - European governments are increasingly integrating civilian infrastructure such as energy grids and t...
- 09:00 China strengthens joint firepower coordination across services - China is improving coordination between missile forces, airpower and naval assets to enable rapid an...
- 09:00 Japan enhances distributed basing for air operations - Japan is investing in dispersed airfields and rapid deployment capabilities to maintain air operatio...
- 09:00 Autonomous systems expand role in maritime domain awareness - Navies are deploying networks of autonomous surface and underwater vehicles to improve maritime doma...
- 09:00 Counter-drone systems move toward fully integrated defence networks - Military organisations are integrating detection, electronic warfare and interception systems into u...
- 09:00 Hypersonic defence efforts prioritise global sensor coverage - Defence agencies are expanding global sensor coverage through satellites and ground systems to ensur...
- 09:00 Distributed space architectures become standard military approach - Armed forces are increasingly adopting distributed satellite constellations to enhance resilience an...
- 09:00 Collaborative combat aircraft expand into electronic warfare roles - Future autonomous wingman systems are being designed to perform electronic warfare, decoy and suppre...
- 09:00 Defence procurement increasingly driven by industrial capacity - Production scalability, supply chain resilience and delivery timelines are becoming decisive factors...
