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.
iai News
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
Analysis
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.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Finland Arms Hamina-class FACs with Israeli Gabriel V AShM
IAI’s Gabriel V anti-ship missile has entered Finnish Navy service, with the firing from Hamina-class fast attack craft as the replacement of RBS-15SF-3.
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.
Unmanned Systems
IAI’s BlueWhale Unmanned Submarine Completes Trials
Israel Aerospace Industries announced the completion of operational trials for its BlueWhale unmanned submarine in collaboration with the German Navy.
Unmanned Systems
The Rise of Turkish UAVs on Reports
CNAS's Drone Proliferation report shows that the UAV market has snowballed globally over the past five years. It indicates the rise of Turkish UAVs.
Weapon / Missile
IAI Unveils Wind Demon Miniature Cruise Missile
Israeli IAI has unveiled its small-sized Wind Demon cruise missile, primarily developed for helicopters.
Country
Israel Breaks Defence Export Order Records in 2023
According to SIBAT, Israeli military businesses received new export contracts at a record $13 billion in 2023.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Italy Procures Three Unmanned Submarines from IAI
Italian Navy plans to acquire three unmanned submarines, known as the BlueWhale, from Israeli company Israel Aerospace Industry [IAI]
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
E/W
Israel Tests its “Most Advanced” Spy Plane
Israel starts test flights of its “most advanced” aircraft for ISR missions, the Oron.
Weapon / Missile
Morocco Received the Israeli Barak MX Missile System
Morocco reportedly received the first part of a $500 million Barak MX air defence missile system from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Israel Unveiles SpyX kamikaze drone at Le Bourget
Israel’s BlueBird Aero Systems unveils its electric engines SpyX kamikaze drone at the Paris Air Show 2023.
Weapon / Missile
Germany Approves Arrow-3 Deal with Israel
Germany acquires Israel’s air defence system Arrow-3 to intercept long-range threats. Germany will wait for U.S. green light.
Air
Greece Received the First two M-346 Trainers
The first two M-346 advanced jet trainers arrived at Kalamata Air Base, replacing the old T-2 Buckeye.
Investment
IAI Buys Greek Intracom Defence
IAI signed a deal to acquire Greek defence company Intracom Defence (IDE). IDE will be integrated into IAI’s business activities in Greece and Europe.
