Paris Air Show blocks off Israeli booths, in move Israel calls ‘outrageous and unprecedented’
The Israeli government called the move an “outrageous and unprecedented decision” which “reeks of policy-driven and commercial considerations.”
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Israel’s biggest defense firms exhibiting at Paris Air Show despite Iran conflict
IAI, Rafael and Elbit are moving forward with showcasing their wares at the Paris Air Show this week.
Armed with lasers, Rafael to show off air defenses at Paris Airshow
Israeli firm Rafael will show off three different laser defenses at Le Bourget.
Rafael Unveils New Laser Beam Director for Iron Beam HELWS
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems unveils its new IRON BEAM 450 HELWS with an upgraded laser beam director at the Paris Air Show. The system features a 450mm aperture with Coherent Beam Combining technology, enabling precision targeting of coin-sized obj…
Israel Achieves World’s First Operational Combat Laser Interceptions with Iron Beam
Israel has crossed a historic threshold by becoming the first nation to successfully deploy laser weapons in actual combat. During the Swords of Iron War, Israeli forces used Rafael’s high-energy laser systems to intercept enemy threats, marking the tr…
European Armies Accelerate Armor Modernization as US Scales Back Legacy Programs
As the U.S. Army scales back its armored vehicle programs, European nations are accelerating major modernization efforts, acquiring thousands of new armored fighting vehicles across multiple platforms. This article examines key programs in Greece, Roma…
Increased Israel-Greek defense ties opening options for Israeli firms
At Greece’s DEFEA conference, Israeli firms were a notable presence.
Rafael targeting Southeast Asia, Europe for naval defense system sales
In addition to C-DOME and the Typhoon gun, which are both kinetic interceptors, Rafael is looking to sell its Iron Beam laser weapon to navies around the world.
Israel Pursues Loitering Weapons for Main Battle Tanks
The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) is evaluating initial proposals from some local companies to decide what types of loitering weapon systems will be deployed on Israel’s Defense Forces (IDF) Merkava 4 main battle tank. The operational requir…
Active Protection Systems (APS) – An Evolving Shield
Modern warfare, especially lessons from Ukraine, highlights the critical need for Active Protection Systems (APS) on armored vehicles. Dive into the evolving world of APS with this detailed overview covering leading systems like Israel’s Trophy and Ir…