IWI launches 7.62X51mm Ace Sniper S.A Rifle
IWI - Israel Weapon Industry - a member of the SK Group founded by Mr. Samy Katsav, and worldwide leader in the production of combat-proven small arms for governments, armies, and law enforcement agencies around the world – has announced the launch of the Ace Sniper S.A Rifle. Based on the proven platform of the known Galil-Ace, the semi-automatic rifle with its advanced ergonomics design provides the user with the greatest accuracy and rapid engagement, even in harsh environmental and weather conditions.
Additional features include a full-length top Picatinny rail (460mm), along with M-Lock system at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock, and an adjustable folding bipod that can easily be flipped into the required position, giving the shooter more flexibility to adjust to any shooting situation. The MIL.-STD magazine is easy to insert into the Sniper rifle and, with a capacity of 20 rounds, enables the user to be more effective over an extended period of time. The rifle is adaptable to all zoom riflescopes available today for medium to long-range shooting. A locking mechanism prevents any harm or injury to the shooter in case of bullet explosion out of the chamber, and a bolt carrier tail prevents the hummer reaching the firing pin before locking has been completed.
IAI air defence radars for Czech Republic
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has supplied the Czech Republic, via its Czech partners RETIA and VTU, with the first air defence Multi-Mission Radar (MMR), as part of a deal signed in December 2019 by the Ministries of Defence of both the Czech Republic and Israel. The radar, which is operational and combat-proven in Israel, provides both surveillance and defence capabilities to customers around the world, and is integrative with NATO systems.
The radar detects and classifies threats, and supplies weapons systems with the data necessary to neutralise a number of those threats simultaneously. Thanks to the system’s advanced tracking capabilities, the radar provides situational awareness which is both precise and reliable, and includes the detection and identification of targets having low signatures.
IAI SATCOM terminals for fighter aircraft
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has completed the delivery of dozens of SATCOM (Satellite Communication) terminals with a conformal electronically-steered antenna for fighter aircraft. The SATCOM terminals are based on AESA (Active Electronic Scanned Array) technology, and are installed on advanced 4.5 generation Western fighter jets. IAI’s beyond line-of-sight solution ensures seamless voice and data communications, at any location, and even during fast, low-altitude flight. Utilising a unique flush-mounted antenna, the compact AESA SATCOM system eliminates antenna and radome drag, and is therefore optimally suited to a fighter aircraft’s aggressive flight envelope, as well as to other platforms requiring low-drag performance. By relying on a single LRU phased array, the technology is installed and integrated smoothly and ensures a low life cycle cost. With a high-performance and robust network design, the system connects hundreds of registered users, and switches seamlessly between frequencies, at any given moment, according to the mission scenario and requirements.
Elbit to provide artillery munitions production line
Elbit Systems announced that it has been awarded contracts with an aggregate value of approximately $130 million to deliver an artillery munitions production line in a country in Asia-Pacific. The contracts will be performed over a period of 2.5 years. Under the contracts, Elbit Systems will build a turnkey industrial complex for enhanced manufacturing of artillery munitions.
Elbit System results
Revenues for the year ended 31 December were $5,278.5 million, as compared to $4,662.6 million in the year ended 31 December 2020. The majority of the revenues in 2021 were in the airborne systems and C4ISR systems areas of operation. The increase in revenues in the area of airborne systems was mainly a result of sales of airborne precision guided munitions in Asia-Pacific. The growth in revenues in the C4ISR systems area was mainly due to Sparton, a US subsidiary acquired and consolidated in the Company’s results from the second quarter of 2021. On a geographic basis, the increase in North America was mainly a result of higher sales of airborne systems and Sparton’s products, as well as growth in sales of medical instrumentation. The increase in Asia-Pacific was due to sales of airborne precision guided munitions.
Elbit Systems PULS Launcher
Steadicopter and Smart Shooter unveil Golden Eagle
Steadicopter, a leader in the Rotary Unmanned Aerial Systems (RUAS) industry, and Smart Shooter, a world-class designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems that significantly increase the accuracy and lethality of small arms, have unveiled the Golden Eagle - the first-ever unmanned helicopter with precise hit capabilities. Based on the Black Eagle 50E platform, the Golden Eagle incorporates AI-based technology and Smart Shooter’s SMASH Dragon system. The AI-based technology enables situational awareness and autonomous multi-target classification and tracking. The SMASH Dragon, a remotely-operated robotic weaponry payload, locks on the target, tracks it and ensures precise target hit. SMASH Dragon integrates a unique stabilisation concept with proprietary target acquisition, tracking algorithms and sophisticated computer vision capabilities that allow accurate hitting of static and moving targets while mounted onto the Golden Eagle. The system can employ various types of assault rifles, sniper rifles, 40mm and other munitions with great precision.
EuroTrophy GmbH for Trophy APS is established
EuroTrophy GmbH, a new German-based company for the marketing, sales and production of the advanced Active Protection System (APS) for wheeled and tracked armored vehicles “Trophy” was incorporated on 28 March by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems (Rafael). EuroTrophy GmbH focuses its business activities on NATO and EU customers in Europe. The company will also provide qualified vehicle integration services and related through-life support for the APS. A transfer of technology will allow for the local production of the Trophy APS in Germany.
Rafael discloses results
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. has released its financial results for the 2021 fiscal year as was approved by the company’s Board of Directors, with a total of $3.075 billion in sales and a net profit of $133 million. In 2021, Rafael registered over 4.7 billion dollars in orders, and its order backlog was 7.1 billion dollars, equivalent to 2.5 years of sales activity. For the first time, Rafael incorporated the financial reports of its subsidiaries Aeronautics and Controp. “Also this year, we continued to ensure and enable the technicaloperational superiority of the IDF and the defence establishment as a whole; which was further reflected in the fact that during Operation Guardian of the Walls, we once again saw the extraordinary commitment, dedication and professionalism of Rafael’s employees. Our employees have been and will continue to be the driving force powering the machine that is the spirit and energy of Rafael,” stated company officials.
Rafael’s high-power laser air defence system “Iron Beam”
Rafael, alongside the Ministry of Defence’s Directorate of Defence Research and Development (DDR&D) have successfully completed a series of ground-breaking tests with a high-power laser interception system against steep-track threats. The demonstrator successfully intercepted UAVs, mortars, rockets, and anti-tank missiles in various scenarios. Rafael’s Iron Beam provides Israel with a capability unlike one seen elsewhere in the world by successfully developing a high-power laser technology at an operational standard with operational interception capabilities. The tests are the first phase of a multiyear programme led by the DDR&D and defence industries. The programme aims to develop a high-power ground and aerial laser system equipped to deal with long-range, high-intensity threats. The laser will complement the “Iron Dome” system and will be an effective and economically efficient addition to Israel’s multi-tiered air defence array.
Israel Shipyards presents one-stop-shop capabilities
The company provides complete, customised, and cost-effective defence and security solutions to meet customer needs for the naval arena. The company has three main vessel families, all operationally proven, mission-ready and in use by naval and law enforcement forces around the world: The SHALDAG Fast Patrol Vessel family (which includes the SHALDAG MK V – defends against seaborne terrorism and illegal activities, and assists law enforcement with protection of coastal areas and EEZs), the Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) family (which includes the OPV-45 – enables open sea patrol and surveillance operations and strategic asset protection) and the Corvette family based on SA’AR class vessels (which includes the S-72 – provides a wide range of capabilities that will be required in future combat scenarios). In addition to shipbuilding, the company provides full design and maintenance services for all types of maritime vessels and offers Transfer of Technology Services including shipbuilding, ship maintenance, and construction of customer shipyard facilities.
Rafael live demonstration of ABS system
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems participated at the IT²EC Exhibition in London conducting a first-ever live demonstration of its sophisticated ABS System – a Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) solution which was also unveiled for the first time at a global exhibition. In addition, Rafael presented its advanced air defence training and simulation tools, most notably the Air Defence Optimiser (ADO). Both the ABS System and the ADO have a long-standing operational legacy.
IAI and Hyundai to supply Philippine Navy with ALPHA 3D radar
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Hyundai Heavy Industries have signed an agreement to supply the Philippine Navy with IAI’s ALPHA 3D Radar Systems. The systems will be integrated on the Philippine Navy’s new Corvette ships. Developed by IAI’s ELTA Division, the ALPHA 3D Radar System is a lightweight, multi-function 3D AESA radar, which shares technology with its larger sibling, the MF-STAR radar. With its modular construction and fully digital software-driven architecture, the ALPHA delivers low LCC together with the cost-effective ability to implement future upgrades, mainly through software updates, ensuring the ability to cope with new threats over the system’s extended service life. IAI’s family of naval radar technology is operational and combat-proven in navies around the world.
IWI highlights new generation of its revolutionary riot-control protective suit, the GAL VPS. Joining up with the Special Operations team of West Virginia DCR, the company will provide a comprehensive tactical and technology experience for law enforcement & corrections personnel. Part of the MOC Prison Riot Event, the training sessions will demonstrate the ability of the GAL VPS to reduce trauma sustained by forces, by up to 95%.
