All articles by Arie Egozi – Page 12
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NewsIsraeli companies pitching loitering munitions for US Army programme
US companies intending to participate in the US Army’s Lethal Miniature Aerial Munition System (LMAMS) tender are negotiating with at least two Israeli companies that have developed systems that meet the operational demand.
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NewsIsrael looks to lift Ukrainian UAV sales embargo
In response to a governmental embargo on sales of unmanned air vehicles to Ukraine, Israeli manufacturers are trying to rekindle the market as they identify a need for their systems in the region.
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NewsRafael to offer air systems to India through new JV
Rafael will supply the Indian air force and army with a range of aerial systems under a new joint venture (JV) established with Reliance Defence.
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NewsIsraeli know-how keeps aged CH-53s ready for duty
The Israeli air force has in recent months re-emphasised its urgent need to acquire a replacement for an ageing fleet of Sikorsky CH-53 "Yasur" helicopters. The service has expressed its operational need to introduce the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, but budget restrictions have delayed a contract, and sources note the ...
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NewsThunderB UAV carries out 25.5h test flight
BlueBird's ThunderB tactical unmanned air vehicle performed a record 25.5h flight on 17 March, as part of a demonstration for an undisclosed customer.
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NewsIAI takes aim with SkySniper rocket
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled its SkySniper – an autonomous air-to-surface, precision strike missile. Powered by a rocket motor and with GPS/INS guidance, the weapon is an air-launched version of a surface-to-surface guided rocket.
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More powerful Flying Elephant UAV to carry out flight tests
A new version of the Elbit Systems/Bluebird Flying Elephant cargo-carrying unmanned air vehicle is set to carry out flight trials in the coming months.
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NewsIndia approves funding for two more Il-76 AEW aircraft
The Indian government has approved the budget for the purchase of two additional airborne early warning (AEW) platforms from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
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Argentina and Israel resume Kfir sale talks
Argentina and Israel have resumed negotiations covering the potential sale of 14 Israel Aerospace Industries Kfir Block 60 fighter aircraft, after the parties broke off talks following elections in the South American country in October 2015.
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NewsIAF looks to increase endurance of Heron TP
The Israeli air force (IAF) and Israel Aerospace Industries are working to “significantly” increase the endurance of the Heron TP unmanned air vehicle from its current 36h.
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Israel Aerospace Industries plans civil push
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) intends to become more involved in the civil market, as it looks to boost profitability.
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Israeli air force increases King Air intelligence flights
The number of operational missions being performed by the Israeli air force's manned reconnaissance aircraft is on the rise, despite an increase in the number of unmanned air vehicles performing similar missions.
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Rafael targets sensor opportunity on F-35I Adir
Replacement equipment to be installed in the Israeli air force's (IAF) Lockheed Martin F-35I "Adir" fighters could include an indigenous targeting and reconnaissance system. Currently, an evaluation is focusing on the potential installation of Rafael's Litening or Reccelite designs, in place of the F-35's baseline electro-optical targeting system.
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SINGAPORE: Israeli companies market debris and wildlife aviation protection systems
Israel's Controp is teaming with Pharovision to provide adapted electro-optical/infrared sensors for two new aviation safety systems.
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UK Typhoon tests Reccelite XR pod
The UK Royal Air Force has recently completed a series of test flights of the Eurofighter Typhoon carrying Rafael's Reccelite XR reconnaissance pod.
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US Foreign Military Funding talks key to Israeli tanker plan
Decisions about whether Israel will select Boeing's KC-46A tanker and ask for additional Lockheed Martin F-35s will depend on the result of current negotiations about the size of the US Foreign Military Funding (FMF) package that the nation will receive over the next 10 years.
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NewsElbit unveils Skylark 3 UAV
Elbit Systems has unveiled its new Skylark 3 mini unmanned air system, and also revealed it has gained selection by an undisclosed customer.
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Rafael anticipates Litening, Spice deal with India
The Indian government is expected to give final approval to a large defence systems deal with Israel within a month, covering equipment including Rafael Litening targeting pods and Spice 250 precision-guided bombs worth $500 million.
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ANALYSIS: BlueBird goes for big-time
The Israeli unmanned air vehicle industry is characterised by two major players – IAI and Elbit Systems – that manufacture mainly large systems with big price tags; and by some smaller companies developing smaller systems. But this breakdown is not enough to survive in this very competitive market. Innovation is ...
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ANALYSIS: IAI CEO studies regional jet, light jet projects
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is at a major crossroads and every move in the wrong direction is crucial.