All articles by Arie Egozi – Page 6
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Israel continues talks over additional F-15s
Negotiations about a possible follow-on purchase of advanced Boeing F-15s for the Israeli air force are continuing, as the nation’s cabinet seeks a possible alternative to acquiring additional Lockheed Martin F-35s.
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Skylark 3 enters operational testing
Israel plans to start an operational test of Elbit Systems’ Skylark 3 unmanned air vehicle, to be performed by the “Sky Rider” unit of its ground forces command, which currently operates the earlier Skylark 1.
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Singapore's Heron UAV hits full capability
The Republic of Singapore Air Force has declared full operational capability with its Israel Aerospace Industries Heron 1 unmanned air vehicles.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Israeli transport minister Yisrael Katz
Last year, an analysis revealed that fewer than half of Israeli government decisions were actually implemented, even if partially implemented decisions were included. One decision, though, passes the test with flying colours: the 2013 undertaking to open Israel's skies.
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Romania axes Orbiter 4 selection
Romania has cancelled its selection of Aeronautics Defense Systems' Orbiter 4 unmanned air system, after a court accepted the findings of a special committee established to investigate the deal.
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BlueBird transforms MicroB UAV for Indian contest
Israeli manufacturer BlueBird has updated its MicroB unmanned air vehicle to satisfy the requirements of an Indian army competition.
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Aeronautics producing 'hundreds' of armed Orbiter 1Ks
Israel's Aeronautics Defense Systems has secured substantial orders for its armed Orbiter 1K unmanned air system, according to deputy chief executive Dany Eshchar.
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Vietnam eyes Israeli weapons for air force use
Vietnam is considering a purchase of advanced weapon systems from Israel, with the nation’s air force eyeing an advanced version of the Israel Military Industries (IMI) Delilah standoff-range air-to-surface missile.
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Domestic warhead switch to delay Hero 30 demonstration
A live-fire demonstration of the UVision Hero 30 loitering munition for the US Army is likely to be postponed, after the Department of Defense mandated that the service should acquire a system equipped with a US-produced warhead.
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USAF picks Elta for counter-UAS deal
Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) Elta North America subsidiary has been awarded a $15.5 million, fixed-price contract to provide the US Air Force with counter-unmanned air system equipment.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: How IAI keeps its edge in military aircraft
Today, about 75% of Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) income is generated by defence systems. With this responsibility, the company’s military aircraft group is under heavy pressure to maintain this number – or even increase it.
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NewsIsrael reviews unused weapons carriage after F-16I crash
The Israeli air force is to change its procedures for performing asymmetric landings with fighters, following an investigation into a fatal accident involving a Lockheed Martin F-16I “Sufa” on 5 October 2016.
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NewsIAI reveals export version of Heron TP
Israel Aerospace Industries has revealed an export-specific version of its Heron TP medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned air vehicle.
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Rafael steps up weapons offer for Tejas
Rafael is stepping up its efforts to provide systems for the Indian air force’s Hindustan Aeronautics-built Tejas light combat aircraft, with its current emphasis on offering air-to-air missiles and a targeting pod.
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NewsFlying Production unveils new UAVs
Israel’s Flying Production has expanded its range of multi-rotor vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned air vehicles.
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USAF to test Israeli runway monitoring system
The US Air Force is evaluating technology developed by Israeli company Xsight Systems to rapidly detect damage to runways at air bases outside the USA.
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NewsElbit wins Mi-17 upgrade deal in Asia-Pacific
Elbit Systems' efforts to secure more business in the helicopter upgrade market has led to a roughly $110 million contract to modernise and maintain the Mil Mi-17 transports operated by an undisclosed country in the Asia-Pacific region. "The project will be performed over a five-year period," the company says, adding ...
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Four rivals shape up for Israeli UAV contest
Four Israeli companies are competing to supply a multi-rotor vertical take-off and landing unmanned air vehicle to the nation's land command.
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Israel eases UAV export restrictions
Israel's defence ministry has eased the previously severe restrictions it had imposed on local companies seeking to export unmanned air systems. The change in policy was prompted by growing competition in the market for such equipment.
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Romania halts Orbiter 4 procurement after appeal
Romania has halted procedures following its selection of Aeronautics Defense Systems' Orbiter 4 unmanned air vehicle, after an appeal against the decision launched by rival Israeli manufacturers.