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Germany to turn VW plant into Iron Dome production hub with Rafael and Aurelius
defense-and-tech1 month ago

Germany to turn VW plant into Iron Dome production hub with Rafael and Aurelius

German Lower Saxony, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Aurelius Capital signed a letter of intent to buy Volkswagen’s Osnabrück plant and establish production of Iron Dome components in Germany. The Tamir interceptor itself won’t be made there, but military vehicles, launchers, generators and other equipment will be produced as part of a defense-center initiative. The site employs about 2,300 people and VW plans to exit by late 2027. This move strengthens Israel-Germany defense cooperation and Europe’s defense manufacturing, including broader Arrow 3 deployments and future partnerships.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#aurelius-capital#defense-and-tech#germany
Israel's air-defense edge reshapes Europe's defense purchases
defense-and-tech1 month ago

Israel's air-defense edge reshapes Europe's defense purchases

Europe’s defense posture is pivoting to Israeli air-defense tech, driving more than $15 billion in deals over five years with Germany leading Arrow 3 purchases while Romania, the Czech Republic/Slovakia, Finland and Cyprus have added SPYDER, Barak MX, and David’s Sling. The €3.5B Achilles Shield signing marks a turning point as Europe seeks fast, cost-effective, battle-tested interceptors amid Russia’s war and Western production bottlenecks, though Ukraine’s advancing interceptor plans and Patriot supply delays could influence future tenders.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#achilles-shield#arrow-3#davids-sling
Uzbekistan taps China’s J-10C, a fighter linked to Israel’s Lavi design
defense-and-tech1 month ago

Uzbekistan taps China’s J-10C, a fighter linked to Israel’s Lavi design

Uzbekistan has ordered 24 export-config J-10C fighters from China, becoming the second customer after Pakistan; the aircraft reportedly traces its design to Israel’s canceled Lavi project developed by Israel Aerospace Industries, highlighting growing Chinese influence in Central Asia, with Bangladesh floated as a potential next buyer.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#china#defense-and-tech#israel-aerospace-industries
Florida startup’s $5k Guardian interceptors head to UAE for drone defense
defense-and-tech1 month ago

Florida startup’s $5k Guardian interceptors head to UAE for drone defense

Florida-based startup Powerus is building its modular Guardian drone interceptors at a UAE facility, selling for about $5,000 each and produced at 3,000 per month with a target of 15,000 monthly by 2027. The system, modeled on a Ukrainian design, features a 340 kph burst speed, 160 kph cruise, 15 km range, and 28 minutes of endurance, and while promising, cannot counter ballistic missiles. Powerus recently secured a $22.3 million contract to protect Middle Eastern oil and gas infrastructure, and the UAE is pursuing sovereign capability alongside continued US sourcing.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#defense-and-tech#drones#guardian-interceptor
Israel Shipyards Debuts AREONOUS, an Autonomous Net-Launcher for FPV Drone Defense
defense-and-tech3 months ago

Israel Shipyards Debuts AREONOUS, an Autonomous Net-Launcher for FPV Drone Defense

Israel Shipyards unveiled AREONOUS, a scalable autonomous counter-drone system featuring a ground-based net-launcher and an interceptor drone. It can protect airports/bases up to 50 km or serve as a 200 m soldier-portable kit, using Echodyne radar, Controp camera, and Innoviz LiDAR to detect and entangle FPV drones. The system is designed for rapid sensor/effector integration, with paying customers lined up to shield the company’s warships and broader defense operations.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#areonous#autonomous-systems#counter-drone
Israeli Tech Turns Soldiers Into Drone Interceptors Against Hezbollah’s Fiber-Optic Threat
defense-and-tech5 months ago

Israeli Tech Turns Soldiers Into Drone Interceptors Against Hezbollah’s Fiber-Optic Threat

Hezbollah’s fiber‑optic drones, which are hard to jam, are pushing Israel to adapt. Israeli company Smart Shooter uses optic‑based fire-control systems that stabilize aim and track fast-moving targets, enabling soldiers to perform kinetic interceptions of drones. The software-driven approach can be updated in the field to counter evolving threats, turning ordinary troops into rapid, precise drone interceptors without extra platforms.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#counter-drone#defense-and-tech#drones
Epic Fury reshapes warfare as US-Israel target Iran
defense-and-tech7 months ago

Epic Fury reshapes warfare as US-Israel target Iran

US and Israel are conducting a highly synchronized, multi-domain campaign against Iran (Epic Fury/Roaring Lion), reshaping Middle East security as Gulf partners are drawn in. The effort aims to degrade Iran’s missile and drone arsenal, shift toward deep strikes on regime infrastructure, and rely on integrated intelligence, cyber, space, and autonomous systems, all while preserving missile-defense capacity amid finite inventories.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#defense-and-tech#epic-fury#iran