The Israel-based Baz Aviation Structurals Production Facility, which produces components for both military and civil aviation, was struck by a kamikaze UAV, suspected to have been launched by Hezbollah from southern Lebanon. The incident occurred in the Western Galilee region, near the coastal city of Akka and the city of Karmiel, resulting in two fatalities and additional injuries among facility workers
The French Director General Armaments (DGA) has contracted Hewlett Packard/Orange consortium to deliver a classified supercomputer, the most powerful in Europe to develop artificial intelligence. The supercomputer, expected to be operational by late 2025 at Mont-Valérien in Suresnes, will support defense innovation by processing sensitive data securely for France's armed forces and defense sector
In light of ongoing violence in Gaza, the United States has reaffirmed Israel's right to self-defense, citing concerns over threats from Iran and its affiliated groups. In discussions with Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, U
Raytheon has been awarded a contract valued at $676 million to continue the production of the tube-launched, optically-tracked, wireless-guided
At least 16 Palestinians were killed, including children and an 11-month-old baby, during an Israeli airstrike on a school-turned-shelter in Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp on Thursday. According to local reports from Nuseirat's Al-Awda hospital, more than 30 others were wounded in the attack
Lebanons Health Ministry reported that at least one person was killed and five others injured as Israel carried out 17 unannounced airstrikes on Beiruts southern suburbs overnight, leveling six buildings. The Israeli military confirmed the strikes, stating they targeted Hezbollah weapons production facilities in southern Beiruts Dahiyeh area
France will host an international conference on Thursday aimed at promoting a ceasefire in Lebanon, bringing together foreign ministers from various European and Arab nations, along with a senior representative from the United States. Israeli and Iranian officials have not been invited to this gathering, as reported by Israeli publication
The Dutch Defense sector has introduced LIght FIdelity (LiFi) technology for data communication during the assembly and storage of ammunition, showcasing its effectiveness in a demonstration yesterday at the ammunition storage facility in Beetgumermolen. Unlike traditional WiFi, LiFi utilizes invisible light waves, which are not susceptible to ignition risks associated with electromagnetic radio waves
HENSOLDT has introduced three new digital optronic systems for the Leopard 2A8 and PUMA vehicles, combining optical technologies with sensors to improve reconnaissance and targeting accuracy. The systems include the ATTICA GL Digital, a thermal imaging solution for the gunner of the Leopard 2A8
RAM-System GmbH has been awarded two contracts worth €244.5 million and $137 million to supply the German Navy with additional Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 2B Guided Missile Round Packs