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Israel to Begin Using Advanced Missile Detection System
The Air Defense Formation’s new system will operate more precisely than the current systems – detecting 99% of incoming missiles, while minimizing false alarms Two months after the end of operation Pillar of Defense, the Air Defense Formation continues to advance its capabilities in defending Israel against missile threats. In one such development, the existing [...]
New Navigation System to Warn Transport Vehicles of Local Threats
A new system currently under development will enable IDF transport trucks to detect in advance whether an area is considered dangerous. The highly advanced system uses a computerized navigation system, technological means that present exact aerial images, and provides situation images in real time. An older model of the computerized navigation system was used by [...]
The Future of Israeli Air Defense: Magic Wand and Arrow III Systems
Defense industries present cutting edge interception technology, with two highly advanced defense systems to be implemented in IDF units Over the past two years, the IDF Air Defense Formation has undergone significant changes in structure, organization, and more. During a special conference on missile defense held earlier this month, defense industry executives presented new highly [...]
Israel Plans 10 Iron Domes for IDF
The Israeli Air Force will soon start to retrain reserve forces to man new Iron Dome batteries. According to updated plans, six of the ten planned batteries will utilize the IDF’s reserve forces, and four batteries will employ regular forces. Developed by Rafael, the Iron Dome went operational in 2011, and has since successfully intercepted [...]
Israel’s Iron Dome System to get Advance Upgrades
The Aerial Defense Formation of the IAF is not blinded by the success of the system, and is already in development of new and advanced capabilities for the system “Iron Dome”, the next stage: The IAF is planning on expanding the “Iron Dome” system and improving it. The second and more advanced version of the [...]
Israel Deploys New Observation System
IDF implements a new multi-sensor system at bases in the Judea region, revolutionizing observation methods and enabling coordination of all means in the field Central Command field intelligence unit will soon implement its first multi-sensor system in the Judea region. The system is already in use at the Sinai border due to recent security threats [...]
IDF Receives Fourth Dolphin Submarine
In a ceremony conducted today in HDW shipyards in the city of Kiel, Germany, Israel assumed control of a fourth Dolphin-class submarine. The submarine, titled the Tanin (Crocodile), was inaugurated by Israeli and German officials, who broke a bottle of champagne on the submarine’s outer hull. It was officially handed over to the Ministry of [...]
Army of the Future: The IDF’s Unmanned Vehicles
Unmanned vehicles (UMVs), whether in the skies, waters, or on ground, are indispensable tools for the surveillance of enemy activities, without putting one’s own forces in danger. Find out more about two outstanding UMVs and read for yourself what IDF commanders have to say about these incredible machines. The Eye in the Sky – The [...]
33 Years of Excellence: The Merkava Main Battle Tank
The Merkava (English: Chariot) is the main battle tank of the Israel Defense Forces. It is widely considered to be one of the best tanks in the world, and is perfectly suited for the needs of the IDF. The initial planning for the Merkava began in the 1960s at a time when Israel wanted to [...]
