Launch by Iran of a new strategic missile Khaibar. The Iranian army has released footage of the launch of the new Khaibar strategic ballistic missile, from the fourth-generation Khorramshahr class of missiles. The new missile has a range of 2,000 km and is equipped with a high-explosive fragmentation warhead weighing 1,500 kg. The rocket is equipped with a liquid fuel engine, and the engine itself is located in the fuel tank, which made it possible to reduce the length of the rocket to about 13 meters. The Khaibar missile is the latest upgraded version of the Khorramshahr class of missiles, a type of direct fire missile without the need for final guidance. According to Brigadier General Mohammad Reza, the features of the Khaibar missile are immunity to EW attacks and enemy air defense systems, the ability to use various types of warheads, mobility and the short time required to prepare for work.
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Tests of Iran's new Fattah hypersonic missile. The new Fattah hypersonic missile was presented today in Iran. The creators of the rocket claim that "Fattah" is capable of accelerating to 14 thousand kilometers per hour. The Fattah hypersonic missile has a range of 1400 km and is capable of penetrating all defensive shields. - said the commander of the Military Space Forces of the IRGC Amir-Ali Hajizade. As reported, the rocket is characterized by good maneuverability and increased accuracy. "Fattah" can maneuver in the atmosphere and out of it, remaining invisible to radar systems.
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In first, Israel in talks to sell vaunted Merkava tanks to two countries
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I remember a while ago talk about selling Merkava to Colombia, but this seems to be something entirely new. One of the countries apparently is a European nation, very surprising...
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Israel has approved buying a third squadron of advanced F-35 fighter jets manufactured by Lockheed Martin in a $3-billion deal, the defence ministry said on Sunday.
Israel is the only Middle East nation with F-35s, the world's most advanced fighter which is stealth capable and can be used to gather intelligence, strike deep into enemy territory and engage in air duels.
The deal to purchase 25 F-35 jets -- expected to be signed in coming months -- will expand the country's fleet of the aircraft to 75, a ministry statement said.
https://www.france24.com/en/live-ne...ing-25-new-f-35-stealth-fighter-jets-ministry
Israel is the only Middle East nation with F-35s, the world's most advanced fighter which is stealth capable and can be used to gather intelligence, strike deep into enemy territory and engage in air duels.
The deal to purchase 25 F-35 jets -- expected to be signed in coming months -- will expand the country's fleet of the aircraft to 75, a ministry statement said.
https://www.france24.com/en/live-ne...ing-25-new-f-35-stealth-fighter-jets-ministry
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More than 1,100 Israeli air force reservists -- including fighter pilots -- threatened to suspend volunteer service as protests intensified Saturday ahead of final votes on a bill that aims to overhaul Israel's judiciary.
The judicial revamp has split the nation and sparked one of the biggest protest movements in Israel's history, with weekly demonstrations often drawing tens of thousands.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hard-right government unveiled in January the plans to limit the judiciary's powers, which the protesters view as a threat to democracy.
On Friday at least 1,142 air force reservists declared their intention to suspend volunteer service if parliament passes the bill next week.
"We all share a responsibility to stop the deep division, polarisation and rift among the people," the reservists said in a declaration whose signatories included 235 fighter pilots, 173 drone operators, and 85 commando soldiers.
They called on the government to "arrive at a broad consensus, strengthen the trust of all parts of the people in the judicial system and maintain its independence."
Any legislation carried out in an "unreasonable manner would erode my agreement to keep risking my life and would force me, with great sorrow, to suspend my voluntary reserve service," the signatories said.
Most Israelis who complete their mandatory military service are expected to attend reserve duty every year for a specific period.
It is unclear how the country's military capabilities would be affected if reservists followed through on their threat, but it comes against a backdrop of worsening Israeli-Palestinian violence.
Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said he was "taking measures in order to reach a wide consensus".
Netanyahu, too, said late Thursday he was "still trying to reach an agreement with the opposition", mainly on the "reasonability" clause that allows the judiciary to strike down government decisions.
The bill is due for second and third readings in parliament on Monday.
If approved, it would be the first major component of the proposed legal overhaul to become law.
Other proposals include giving the government a greater say in the appointment of judges.
More: https://www.france24.com/en/live-ne...tary-reservists-threaten-over-judicial-revamp
More than 1,100 Israeli air force reservists -- including fighter pilots -- threatened to suspend volunteer service as protests intensified Saturday ahead of final votes on a bill that aims to overhaul Israel's judiciary.
The judicial revamp has split the nation and sparked one of the biggest protest movements in Israel's history, with weekly demonstrations often drawing tens of thousands.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hard-right government unveiled in January the plans to limit the judiciary's powers, which the protesters view as a threat to democracy.
On Friday at least 1,142 air force reservists declared their intention to suspend volunteer service if parliament passes the bill next week.
"We all share a responsibility to stop the deep division, polarisation and rift among the people," the reservists said in a declaration whose signatories included 235 fighter pilots, 173 drone operators, and 85 commando soldiers.
They called on the government to "arrive at a broad consensus, strengthen the trust of all parts of the people in the judicial system and maintain its independence."
Any legislation carried out in an "unreasonable manner would erode my agreement to keep risking my life and would force me, with great sorrow, to suspend my voluntary reserve service," the signatories said.
Most Israelis who complete their mandatory military service are expected to attend reserve duty every year for a specific period.
It is unclear how the country's military capabilities would be affected if reservists followed through on their threat, but it comes against a backdrop of worsening Israeli-Palestinian violence.
Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said he was "taking measures in order to reach a wide consensus".
Netanyahu, too, said late Thursday he was "still trying to reach an agreement with the opposition", mainly on the "reasonability" clause that allows the judiciary to strike down government decisions.
The bill is due for second and third readings in parliament on Monday.
If approved, it would be the first major component of the proposed legal overhaul to become law.
Other proposals include giving the government a greater say in the appointment of judges.
More: https://www.france24.com/en/live-ne...tary-reservists-threaten-over-judicial-revamp
Israel's Iron Beam laser air defense wall. The first laser air defense system "Iron Beam" developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will enter service with the Israeli army within 18 months. Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said the decision was made to deploy a "protective laser wall" around Israel over the next 12 months. The Iron Beam laser air defense system will be the fifth element of Israel's integrated air defense system, along with Arrow 2, Arrow 3, David's Sling and Iron Dome. The first successful test of the Iron Beam air defense system took place in 2022, one laser air defense interception will cost $4, compared to one Iron Dome air defense missile interception at $50,000. The Iron Beam battery consists of an air defense radar, a command and control unit and two high-energy solid-state lasers with a power of up to 150 kW. The system uses two lasers to provide the power needed to overcome atmospheric interference and physically destroy a target by focusing beams into a single "coin-sized area". Air defense "Iron Beam" is designed to destroy missiles, artillery shells, mortar mines and UAVs at a distance of up to 7 kilometers, some sources indicate up to 20. The ground-based Iron Beam system was designed for installation on a car or armored vehicles, experiments were carried out on airplane.
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Elbit Systems announced that it was awarded a contract worth approximately $60 million to supply thousands of 155mm artillery shells to the Israel Defense Forces’ Artillery Corps.
The contract will be performed over a period of one year. “Elbit Systems is proud to be a leading supplier to the IDF, supporting its ongoing operational requirements. The expansion and the upgrade of our production infrastructure enable the provision of rapid production of a range of high-quality solutions to the Israel Ministry of Defense,” said Yehuda (Udi) Vered, General Manager of Elbit Systems Land.
The contract will be performed over a period of one year. “Elbit Systems is proud to be a leading supplier to the IDF, supporting its ongoing operational requirements. The expansion and the upgrade of our production infrastructure enable the provision of rapid production of a range of high-quality solutions to the Israel Ministry of Defense,” said Yehuda (Udi) Vered, General Manager of Elbit Systems Land.
Turkish armored vehicle manufacturer Otokar showed off its new ALPAR unmanned armored vehicle. The prototype was demonstrated with the Otokar MIZRAK-30 combat module with a 30 mm cannon and the Roketsan OMTAS ATGM. The machine has a low thermal signature and can operate autonomously or be controlled remotely from a distance of up to 5 km. Otokar expects that the ALPAR robot will reduce the number of personnel performing tasks on the battlefield and reduce the risk to which they are exposed. The mass of the ALPAR robotic platform is 12 tons, the power plant is hybrid, diesel-electric with the possibility of full electric propulsion. The machine is controlled remotely by 2 people and it has a speed of up to 70 km/h, with a range of up to 500 km.
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IDF pioneering 'dronebulance' in leap forward for battlefield rescue operations
Large autonomous aircraft successfully demonstrates ability to fly two people for a range of several miles, substantiating its potential to fly up to 30 miles and carry up to 550 lbs in the air; ‘It's no longer a science fiction concept,’ Defense Ministry official says
Iranian boats are heading towards the US landing ship Bataan LHD-5. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy released a video of its boats recently meeting with the US amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD-5) and support ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Rear Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri, commander of the IRGC Navy, said US helicopters took off from the landing craft's flight deck but were soon forced to land when Iranian boats appeared. The Commander of the Navy of the IRGC said that Iran and other neighbors in the Persian Gulf can provide security in the region themselves. The video has been shortened.
Iran presented at the exhibition of achievements of the country's defense industry, the new Mohajer-10 UAV, the presentation was accompanied by rather militant photos. The Mohajer-10 UAV is equipped with electronic warfare, reconnaissance systems and can carry various types of ammunition, including Ghaem and Almas bombs. Arab. The payload of the Mohajer-10 is twice that of the Mohajer-6 UAV. The UAV is capable of flying at an altitude of 7 kilometers with a range of 2,000 kilometers. The duration of a drone flight can be up to 24 hours. The maximum fuel capacity of the Mohajer-10 UAV is 450 liters, the maximum cargo weight is 300 kg, and the speed is 210 km/h.
Iran has published a short video using the Almas ATGM, this complex is a copy of the Israeli Spike ATGM. The Almas ATGM can be mounted on Mohajer-6 UAVs and AH-1J helicopters and is capable of hitting targets at a distance of up to 8 kilometers. The ground version of the Almas 1 ATGM hits targets at a distance of up to 4 kilometers. The length of the Almas ATGM is 1100 mm, the diameter is 130 mm, the mass of the missile is 11.5 kg, the mass of the launcher with the missile is 15 kg. The tandem warhead of the rocket penetrates 600 mm of armor. The ATGM is controlled via fiber optic cable, or in fire-and-forget mode.
The Russian Defense Minister visited Iran, where he attended an exhibition of the aerospace forces of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. During the visit to Iran, the Russian Defense Minister was shown tactical missile systems, long- and medium-range ballistic missiles, UAVs and Iranian-made air defense systems. The minister held a meeting with the Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammad Bagheri. It is unknown what exactly was discussed; perhaps the supply of new weapons. In the video from the exhibition, launchers for kamikaze drones "Shahed 136" were seen. Also in one of the frames, a version of Iranian ground-based cruise missiles of the "Paveh" type flashed. Also in the footage you can see an Iranian homing missile for destroying UAVs and helicopters, called “Rocket 358” in the USA; the original Iranian name of the missile is unknown. These missiles were previously used in Yemen.
The new Israeli tank Merkava Mk4 Barak entered service with the troops. The Israeli Ministry of Defense has officially announced the entry into service of a new modification of the Merkava Mk 4 Barak tank. The first tanks were received by the 52nd tank battalion of the 401st armored brigade of the Israeli army. The tank was announced before the situation in Israel worsened. The development of the tank began in 2015, the main innovations affected electronics. In the Merkava Barak tank, a new fire control system was introduced with the Makhshev Mesima task computer, which uses elements of “artificial intelligence”. The computer automatically identifies targets and distributes priority for their destruction, displaying an enlarged image of the target on the commander’s display. At the same time, “Makhshev Mesima” independently determines the type of projectile suitable for hitting the enemy, measures the range to the target, makes corrections for firing and aims the gun. The tank was also connected to the TORCH-X automated combat unit control system as part of the concept of network-centric warfare. The tank now has an Iron Vision system, which allows the crew to see everything that is happening around the tank at 360 degrees, day, night, in rain and fog. 46 computers and dozens of cameras record movement, identify dangers and transmit data. The information enters an electronics unit mounted on the commander’s helmet, and after processing in the form of a projected image, it is displayed on a small screen in front of the tankman’s eyes, as if wearing augmented reality glasses.
Against the backdrop of the escalating conflict in Setor Gaza, the Israeli army is beginning to expand the range of weapons it uses. Israeli aviation began using Spice-2000 precision-guided bombs in the Gaza Strip. The Spice-2000 glide bomb was introduced to the Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense in 2003. The bomb is guided by GPS and dropped at a distance of up to 60 kilometers from the target. When gliding towards the target, at the final section, the seeker of the aerial bomb searches for the target using pre-loaded data into the memory of the SPICE computer. Thanks to this targeting, the bomb has a deviation from the target of no more than 3 meters. Images of 100 targets can be loaded into the computer's memory. It is worth noting that India and Pakistan criticized these bombs for their accuracy, but whether this is real or not is in question. Judging by the video, the bomb hits its target accurately. The mass of the bomb is 907 kilograms, the price is unknown. The video shows an Israeli air bomb "Spice-2000" hitting the Allantay Bank in Khan Yunis.
Assembly of American GBU-31 JDAM bombs by the Israeli army. The Israeli army began to receive American military assistance. In the video, GBU-31 JDAM bombs weigh from 925 to 961 kilograms and have a range of up to 24 kilometers. The JDAM guidance system includes three main components: an inertial unit with a Honeywell HG1700 laser gyroscope, a standard Rockwell GEM military GPS navigator, and a control microprocessor. Possible circular deflection of the bomb from the target is up to 12 meters. The cost of a JDAM kit is from 21 to 36 thousand dollars.
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Turkey and the United Arab Emirates have signed 24 framework agreements to bolster cooperation among their defence industries, Emirati conglomerate Edge Group announced Wednesday.
The agreements follow several years of political disputes between the two nations, which decided to reconcile their differences in 2022. And the two countries in July 2023 signed 13 agreements valued at $50.7 billion, which saw the UAE invest in Turkey’s defense and space sectors.
https://www.trtafrika.com/turkey/tu...gic-cooperation-with-series-of-deals-14110237
The agreements follow several years of political disputes between the two nations, which decided to reconcile their differences in 2022. And the two countries in July 2023 signed 13 agreements valued at $50.7 billion, which saw the UAE invest in Turkey’s defense and space sectors.
https://www.trtafrika.com/turkey/tu...gic-cooperation-with-series-of-deals-14110237
The Israeli Army received David armored cars from the USA, review. The US supplied Israel with David armored vehicles. In the United States, David armored vehicles are produced at a joint venture with Israel, Shladot, which makes it possible to purchase them using funds from the American military budget. These armored vehicles have also been purchased by the Israeli Defense Forces for 10 years. David armored vehicles are built on the Toyota Land Cruiser and Toyota Hilux chassis and are available in three and five-door versions. The armored vehicles have STANAG 2 level armor, which provides them with protection from 7.62 mm bullets, as well as from 155 mm high-explosive fragmentation projectiles at a distance of 80 meters. The crew of the vehicle is protected from mines with a charge weight of up to 6 kilograms of TNT. David armored vehicles can be equipped with a remote weapon system and communications and reconnaissance equipment. The car has air conditioning. The total weight of the vehicle is up to 4200 kg, engine power is 148 hp. The armored vehicle is capable of carrying up to 8 people.
Israeli self-propelled gun M109A5, crew training. In preparation for a ground offensive in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli army began conducting exercises with artillery units. During the exercises, 155 mm American-made M109A5 self-propelled guns are used. Now this is the main self-propelled gun of the Israeli army; similar self-propelled guns of the M109 series are also in the Ukrainian army. The M109A5 self-propelled gun was developed in the eighties, so in 2019 Israel abandoned plans to repair and modernize the M109 self-propelled gun. The Israeli government plans to replace the M109 self-propelled guns with its new SIGMA wheeled self-propelled guns, we previously talked about it. The A5 modification differs from previous versions of the M109 self-propelled gun in the new M284 gun with an increased barrel length. This provides a firing range of up to 30 kilometers using an active-missile projectile, and a conventional projectile can hit a target at a distance of up to 22 kilometers. The M109A5 ammunition load includes 36 rounds. The self-propelled gun is protected by aluminum armor up to 32 millimeters thick and equipped with a machine gun. Self-propelled gun crew 6 people.
The Israeli army has installed protective canopies against drones on Merkava tanks. Despite Israel's high-tech military industry, it has failed to find solutions to protect tanks and armored vehicles from drones. And all armored vehicles and Merkava tanks began to be equipped with protective canopies against drones. The same protective canopies against drones are installed on Russian and Ukrainian tanks. This decision confirms that now a protective canopy against drones is the only cheap and effective way to protect armored vehicles. Armored vehicles with such protection were seen near the Gaza Strip, it is worth noting that the armored vehicles are collected in large groups in small parking lots, which makes them vulnerable.
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