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| January 26, 2015
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Israel Defense Minister: Iran planning to open front against Israel from Golan Heights

 

While visiting IAI’s Missiles & Satellites plant, Defense Minister Ya’alon says Israel’s satellites in space are able to track distant threats, particularly Iran’s.

By YAAKOV LAPPIN

 

Iran is seeking to open a new front against Israel from the Syrian Golan Heights, Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon said Monday during a visit to Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to mark Space Week.

Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visit Israel Aerospace Industries‏. – Photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI

Speaking a little more than a week after an air strike, attributed by international media reports to Israel, that struck and killed 12 Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps and Hezbollah operatives in Quneitra, Syria, near the Israeli border, Ya’alon appeared to link the air strike to Iran’s activities in Syria. Continue Reading »

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| November 12, 2014
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New Israeli-Indian defense cooperation passes first test

 

Indian gov’t describes test of IAI’s Barak 8 system, designed to shoot down incoming aircraft or missiles from land or sea platforms as, “a milestone in the cooperation between 2 countries in developing advanced weapon systems.”

By Reuters & Israel Hayom Staff

 

An aerial defense system developed jointly by Israel and India passed its first trial simulating combat conditions on Monday, Israel Aerospace Industries said.

An illustration of the Barak 8’s multi-platformed capabilities – Photo: Israel Aerospace Industries website

The Barak 8 system is designed to shoot down incoming aircraft or missiles from land or sea platforms. Defense industry sources have said the value of the project is $1.4 billion and highlights burgeoning Israeli-Indian defense ties.

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| November 5, 2014
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Israel’s Plant for Producing F-35 Stealth Aircraft Wings Opens

Defense Minister acknowledges that this $2.7B deal between Israel & the US for F-35 wing production proves a strong bond with Washington, despite past arguments.

By Orly Harari

 

Israel Aerospace Industries inaugurated Tuesday a new plant for the manufacture of American fighter pilot wings for F-35 aircraft near Ben Gurion Airport.

F-35 Lightning II

F-35 Lightning II – Photo: US Air Force

As part of the deal, the IDF will receive 19 stealth aircraft at a cost of $2.7 billion, which will be deducted from US aid funds to Israel.

In exchange, every year – starting in 2016 – the new plant is expected to provide about a third of the world’s production of F-35 wings, with about 810 wings per year – a production volume worth roughly 2.5 billion dollars. Continue Reading »

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| October 21, 2014
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Watch: Israel Reveals ‘Groundbreaking’ Roadside Bombs & Landmine Detection

 

IAI’s new multilevel detection system is mounted onto the front of military vehicles & may possibly eliminate the most lethal obstacle ground forces have faced in recent years.

By DOV LIEBER

The IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries) has unveiled the latest defense against the threat facing armored vehicles from Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) and mines—a large rectangular multi-sensor system that is placed on the front of an armored vehicle, which can detect and then destroy hidden explosive devices from long distances.

IAI CIMS - Photo: Defenseupdate YouTube screenshot

IAI CIMS – Photo: Defenseupdate YouTube screenshot

The CIMS (Counter IED and Mine Suite), which was first unveiled in a US Army exhibition last week in Washington, DC, has three main components: an above-surface detection system, advanced ground penetrating radar and a powerful metal detector. Continue Reading »

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| July 16, 2014
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Israel Aerospace Industries to produce 1622 wings for F-35 stealth fighter jet

 

Israel Aerospace Industries’ production line for the F-35 stealth fighter jet wings to open in September, according to IAI CEO Yossi Weiss at the Farnborough Airshow.

By Aharon Lapidot

 

“The Defense Ministry’s $250 million debt to Israel Aerospace Industries is burdening its activities,” IAI CEO Yossi Weiss told Israel Hayom at the Farnborough Airshow on Monday. “We are slowing our pace, and even moving people between projects.”

F-35 Stealth Jets. – Photo : IAF

“However, this is a not a lost debt,” Weiss continued. “For our part, we will continue to work and do all that is necessary, particularly given these tough times [the security situation in Israel].

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| July 15, 2014
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Unidentified Foreign Customer Seeks $1.2 billion in Israel’s Electronic Systems

Israel Aerospace Industries impending $1.2 billion deal with a foreign customer, evidently includes advanced radar systems.

 

Israel Aerospace Industries is negotiating the sale of $1.2 billion in electronic systems to an unidentified foreign customer, the state-owned company said in a terse Tel Aviv Stock Exchange announcement Sunday.

IAI drone.

An Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI) Heron 1 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) stands on display at the Singapore Airshow, February 11, 2014. – Photo: Bloomberg

If IAI wins it, the contract will be for a five-year period and appears to include advanced radar systems.

IAI released the announcement shortly after another one forecasting negative cash flow from operations for the second quarter ended June 30, citing a delay in payments it is owed from the Defense Ministry.

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| May 8, 2014
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Israel navy has new maritime countermeasures for Hezbollah

 

Israel Navy’s newly installed “MF-STAR” radar has greater range than its predecessors, can distinguish between friendly & enemy ships and detect & respond to multiple targets simultaneously.

By Yoav Zitun

 

Israel’s navy has a new weapon in the fight against threats from Syria and Hezbollah. Its newly installed “MF-STAR” radar system is designed to counter the Yakhont (S-800) anti-ship missiles used by both.

Simulation of missile launch from ship (Photo: IDF Spokesman's Unit)

Simulation of missile launch from ship (Photo: IDF Spokesman’s Unit)

The IDF says that the radar, manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), has a greater range in comparison to the previous generation of systems, can mark more targets at once, and detect enemy ships hiding among dozens of friendly or non-combatant vessels. Continue Reading »

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| February 6, 2014
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2 VIDEOS of Made in Israel combat vessels, Katana & The Protector

 

The Katana, named after a samurai sword, can be used to protect oil rigs, integrate into port security or initiate ship interception.

Israel Aerospace Industries highlights the craft’s reliability, with “no chance of a mishap stopping a mission”

By Michal Margalit

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) unveiled Tuesday its new unmanned vessel, the Katana, designed for routine security missions near the shore and at sea. “We named it after the Japanese samurai sword, because we wanted to emphasize the system’s speed, reliability and lethality,” the IAI said.

Made in Israel: The new Katana unmanned combat vessel - Screenshot

Made in Israel: The new Katana unmanned combat vessel – Screenshot

The Katana can be operated both as a standard autonomously-operated combat vessel, and as a craft activated from a distance from a control station with an advanced system. Continue Reading »

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| September 30, 2013
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Video: Israel Navy to receive 3 Super Dvora advanced patrol boats

 

 

Within upcoming 2 years, IAI will provide the Navy with 3 Super Dvora patrol boats, which are expected to secure coasts of northern Israel, including gas rigs, and the Gaza & Red Sea coasts.

By Yoav Zitun

The Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced Sunday that the Beersheba Ramta plant signed a contract with the defense establishment to provide three Super Dvora fast patrol boats to the Israeli Navy. The Super Dvora is an advanced medium-sized vessel used for security operations.

Dvora Mark III – Photo courtesy: Wikipedia

The supply of the boats will be completed within two years. They will take part in Navy operations along the coasts of Israel, Lebanon, Gaza and the Red Sea. Continue Reading »

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| September 13, 2013
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New Version of Israel’s Arrow Missile is Being Developed

Israel Aerospace Industries is developing a newer version of the “Arrow- 3” missile that will be able to intercept ballistic missiles at higher altitudes, far beyond the borders of Israel.

By Elad Benari

 

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is developing a new version of the “Arrow” missile that will be quicker and more accurate than its predecessors, an official said Thursday, according to Kol Yisrael radio.

Arrow 3 – Photo courtesy: IDF

Speaking at a program as part of the annual Researchers’ Night at Tel Aviv University, the director of the Arrow 3 program at the IAI, Inbal Kreis, said that the new missile system will be able to intercept ballistic missiles at high altitudes, far beyond the borders of Israel. Continue Reading »

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| April 27, 2013
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Israel Aerospace Industries to Produce F-35 Wings

Israel is once again taking part in assembling some of the most advanced aircraft in the world.

By IAI

 

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) signed a contract with Lockheed Martin to produce wings for the F-35 fighter. IAI will begin delivering the F-35 wings in 2015. The contract’s duration is for about 10-15 years, with potential sales reaching $2.5 billion.

Mr. Yosef Melamed and Mr. Yung Le at the foundation stone laying ceremony held at IAI

The contract marks a key milestone in the existing F-35 cooperation between IAI and Lockheed Martin. Both companies recently began assembling an F-35 wing production line, with IAI investing in the required advanced systems and technologies. Continue Reading »

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