Israel
The 'Air Force' of the Israeli Ground Forces
October 09 by Arie EgoziIn the top command echelons of the Israeli Defence Forces, the need for 'Army Air Force' has been put on the table as an operational need. Such a unit has not been yet been officially built, but in t...
Inside the Israeli Air Force Mission Training Center
June 11 by Arie EgoziThe MTC allows crews to train for fighter aircraft operated by the IAF, such as the F-16 C/D, F-16 I, and F-15 C/D and F-15 I
Iron Dome: Is a laser-based system a better economic alternative?
May 15 by Arie EgoziThe Iron Dome is effective, but expensive. As a result, the Israeli defence sector is pursuing a cheaper laser-based alternative
How Israel is leading the global cyberwarfare race
May 01 by Arie EgoziFrom innovative intelligence corps such as Unit 8200 to unique cyberculture, Israel has become a powerhouse in cyberwarfare and security information
Saudi Naval Expansion Programme II: Modernising the Royal Saudi Navy
August 20 by Adam MusprattAs part of Saudi Vision 2030, the KSA is embarking on a huge project to modernise the Royal Saudi Navy with vessels capable of combating modern threats
Israel announces the acquisition of additional Trophy systems
November 15 by Victor M. S. BarreiraImage: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems The Israel Ministry of Defense's Directorate of Production and Procurement (DoPP) will purchase hundreds of additional Trophy active protection systems from l...
Israeli Defence Forces explains why counter-tunnelling is a growing challenge for combat engineers
December 10 by Richard de SilvaFrom automated air defences to unmanned ground vehicles, the advance of technology is going a long way to providing much-needed coverage. However, with the prominence of these counter-measures, ther...
7 solutions to the Syria problem
August 07 by James FarwellAbout the author A defence consultant, Mr. Farwell is an expert in strategic communication, political and sovereignty issues in the Middle East, North Africa and southwest Asia, and in cyber. He...
Israel Must Prevent Settler Attacks Against Palestinian Villages, Says UN
October 12 by United Nations Press Office11 October 2011 The United Nations human rights office called on Israel today to stop attacks by settlers against Palestinian civilians in the occupied West Bank, citing a spike in violence in re...
France recommends UN 'observer state' status for Palestine
September 22 by United Nations Press OfficeSep 21 2011 Palestine should become an observer State at the United Nations as an intermediate step towards becoming a full Member State, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said today, callin...
Mandate of UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon extended for another year
August 31 by United Nations Press OfficeAug 30 2011 The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon until 31 August 2012. Established in 1978, the UN Interim Force i...
Defence IQ Library: "A High Price: The Triumphs & Failures Of Israeli Counterterrorism" by D Byman
August 17 by Neil WaghornIsraeli Counterterrorism is renowned and feared around the world. Israel’s intelligence service, The Mossad, has a reputation built upon operations such as Wrath of God – a series of blood...