All articles by Arie Egozi – Page 23
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Israel installs Sky Shield on passenger aircraft
Israel's operational commercial multi-spectral infrared countermeasures (C-Music) – or "Sky Shield" – system has been installed on a passenger aircraft for the first time since gaining approval from the national civil aviation authority.
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Israel welcomes arrival of first C-130J transport
The Israeli air force's first Lockheed Martin C-130J "Samson" tactical transport has been formally delivered to its Nevatim air base, during a 9 April ceremony.
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Rafael targets Indian Rafale opportunity
Israeli guided weapons manufacturer Rafael is offering its Python 5 and Derby air-to-air missiles for integration with some of the Dassault Rafales expected to enter service with the Indian air force.
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Israeli squadrons trial joint combat formation
The Israeli air force has unveiled a new strategy intended to increase the operational capabilities of its fighting squadrons at a time of war – operating two different types of aircraft very closely.
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Israeli mini-UAS manufacturers argue for eased export restrictions
Israeli manufacturers of micro and mini unmanned air systems have asked the nation's defence ministry to ease its export restrictions on such equipment, claiming that its current regulations are causing them "big losses".
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Israel's first C-130J set for delivery on 9 April
The Israeli air force's first Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transport will arrive in the nation on 9 April, with preparations at its Nevatim air base having been completed.
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Brazil to boost World Cup security with unmanned Hermes 900
Elbit Systems has been awarded a contract to supply a Hermes 900 unmanned air system to the Brazilian air force, with the equipment to be supplied within two months.
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Air Canada contracts Bedek for 767 heavy checks
Air Canada has selected Israel Aerospace Industries’ MRO division Bedek Aviation Group for Boeing 767 maintenance.
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IAI courts buyers for AEW-equipped C295
Israel Aerospace Industries is in different stages of negotiations with four countries that have shown interest in the Airbus Defence & Space C295 medium transport, fitted with an airborne early warning and control system suite supplied by its Elta Systems subsidiary.
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Hermes 900 stars for Israel
Israel's air force has equipped its Elbit Systems Hermes 900 unmanned air vehicles with undisclosed specialist payloads, and also formally named the type the Kochav (Star).
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Israel suspends training flights after F-16I mishap
The Israeli air force has halted all its training flights for one day, after a Lockheed Martin F-16I pilot suffered a bout of vertigo, or spatial disorientation, on 25 March.
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Israeli air force strikes Syrian targets
After many so-called "Phantom attacks" conducted inside Syria in recent months that have been attributed to Israel, the nation's air force performed a wide-scale attack on Syrian targets over the night of 18 March.
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India could buy more unmanned Harops
India's air force is evaluating the purchase of additional Israel Aerospace Industries Harop loitering munitions, as deliveries continue under a previous order placed in 2012.
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Israel boosts anti-UAS defences
The Israeli air force is adapting some of its systems and adding others, to be ready for a wide unmanned air systems attack on targets inside the country in a future military confrontation.
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Israel bans two manufacturers from UAS sales to Poland
Israel's ministry of defence has reacted to a potential procurement scandal in Poland by banning two of its leading manufacturers from selling unmanned air systems to the European nation.
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Israel scrambles F-16s as Syrian jets near border
Israeli air force fighters have been scrambled four times on 7 March so far, when Syrian combat aircraft approached the border with Israel on the Golan Heights.
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CAE to upgrade Israeli Black Hawk simulator
The Israeli air force has contracted CAE to upgrade a simulator for its CH-53 transport and UH-60A Black Hawk utility helicopters.
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Israeli Apaches get self-defence enhancement
The Israeli air force is equipping its Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters with two new systems that will improve the aircraft's capability to defend itself from threats.
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Copter Pix UAS draws army interest
Special army units are evaluating the Israeli-developed ERE35 unmanned air system, which has recently secured certification from the nation’s civil aviation authority for non-military use in urban areas.
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Mexico signs for unmanned Dominators
Aeronautics has signed a contract to supply two Dominator XP unmanned air systems to the armed forces of Mexico.