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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Trophy protection system to be used on new Leopard 2 tanks in Norway, Germany: Rafael
The Israeli firm also said it’s moving to next phase for the Trophy on the latest British Challenger tanks.
Poland to spend $100M on ‘several hundred’ long-range Spike antitank missiles
“A modernized and well-equipped army is a guarantee of our security which is why we are constantly strengthening [the] Polish Army using the possibilities of the Polish arms industry,” said Poland’s minister of defense, Mariusz Blaszc…
During new visit, Marines ‘discuss’ US production of Iron Dome’s Tamir missile in Arkansas
“This will be a great thing for the Medium Range Intercept Capability program and for the USMC, if this occurs,” Don Kelley, the Marine Corps Program Executive Officer Land Systems Ground-Based Air Defense program manager, said of a US production facil…
After use in combat, Rafael looks to future for Spike FireFly loitering munition
The Spike FireFly could now be put into wider use in Israel, according to reports.
Rafael announces new, 6th Gen air-to-air missile ‘Sky Spear’
A company spokesperson said the missile is in final stages of development, and Rafael is seeking out global customers.
Rafael’s Sky Spear Debut at the Paris Airshow 2023
Rafael is showing a new long-range air/air missile called SkySpear. The missile uses a double fin design at the tail and four canards at the front; a similar design was used in the main segment of the ground-to-air Stunner interceptor.
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New Israeli Weapons on Display at the Paris Airshow
The 54th Paris Air Show international aerospace exhibition provides an important venue for Israel’s aerospace and defense companies featuring new weapons, aerospace systems, space programs, and unmanned systems. All photos credit: Defense Update…
Rafael’s Sky Sonic Interceptor Is Designed To Kill Hypersonic Threats
RAFAEL announced today it had begun the development of a new interceptor designed specifically against hypersonic missiles. The company has been developing the new interceptor for the past three years and expects to have a prototype ready for flight t…
Rafael unveils ‘Sky Sonic’ hypersonic missile interceptor
Rafael plans to market Sky Sonic at the upcoming Paris Air Show, as it targets the European market.