Israel unveils new ‘5th generation’, ‘lightning’ version of Merkava tank
The upgrades are focused not on the tank’s physical structure, but on incorporating the latest tech and systems.
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Israeli firm sells its kamikaze drones to a mystery European customer
Israeli defense electronics company Elbit Systems said on Monday that it was awarded a $95 million contract to supply SkyStriker loitering munitions (LM), better known as kamikaze drones” to a European country. The details were given in an 18 Sep…
KNDS, Elbit Systems to jointly build next-gen rocket artillery system
The European leader in land defense KNDS and international defense electronics company Elbit Systems have signed a teaming agreement to develop a new rocket artillery system jointly. According to a press release from Elbit Systems, the agreement, which…
Elbit Systems Introduce Find-and-Strike (FAST) Capsule at DSEI 2023
Elbit Systems has unveiled its latest development in the world of unmanned aerial systems: The Find-and-Strike (FAST) Capsule, combining the Skylark III and SkyStriker Loitering Munition (LM). FAST enables forces pursue independent missions collecting…
Elbit Systems to equip CV90s with Iron Fist active protection system
Israeli defense specialist Elbit Systems announced on Monday that it was awarded a contract worth $109 million to supply BAE Systems Hägglunds (BSH) the Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS) for its CV90 platform for a European customer. As noted by…
IDF to Replace Skylark Mini UAS with new Skylakr 1 eVTOL Drones
Israel׳s Defense Forces will replace the Skylark 1 Miniature UAS with larger, more modern, VTOL capable platforms developed by Elbit Systems. The new Skylark1 eVTOL and is equipped with electric was unveiled today at the DSEI 2023 exhibition in Londo…
Netherlands adds new self-protection suite to Gulfstream VIP aircraft
Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems announced on Thursday the delivery of a self-protection suite to the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s (RNLAF) Gulfstream G-650ER VIP Aircraft. As noted by the company, the delivery was carried out within a …
Elbit Systems secures $55M contract for C-UAS systems for Netherlands
Israeli defense giant Elbit Systems on Monday announced that it was awarded a $55 million contract to supply multi-layered ReDrone Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) to the Netherlands. As noted by the company, the contract will be performed over…
Elbit Systems delivers first artillery systems to Denmark
Israel’s Elbit Systems reported that it has delivered first ATMOS self-propelled howitzers and PULS rocket launch systems to Denmark. “Elbit Systems is honored to welcome Denmark to both ATMOS & PULS user-groups,” the company said…
Israel buys tens of thousands of 155mm shells as global demand jumps
The $60 million deal with Israel’s Elbit Systems comes months after the US reportedly pulled 155mm shells from pre-positioned stocks in Israel.