700 dead in Israel as it “declares war” on Hamas : BBC News
DefenceNews: Israel witnessed its deadliest offensive in 50 years as Hamas terrorists launched an unprecedented attack killing at least 700 Israelis. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed "mighty vengeance". What is the situation on the ground on day 3 of the war? Is Israel preparing for a ground offensive next? The Palestinian militants are believed to have seized as many as 100 hostages during their surprise attacks in Israel. The gunmen infiltrated Jewish communities near the border with Gaza, killing and seizing civilians and s…
Israel orders hundreds of new combat vehicles for special forces
JERUSALEM — Israel will purchase hundreds of combat vehicles from Israel Aerospace Industries for the country’s special forces in a deal worth more than 100 million new shekel (U.S. $28 million), the Defense Ministry said in a recent statement. The Directorate of Production and Procurement is purchasing IAI’s Negeva vehicles, referred to by the company as Z-MAG and ZD. The vehicles will range in size, from 1.5 tons to 2.5 tons. The manufacturing is being done in cooperation with Ido Cohen and The Armored Group, the ministry said in its announc…
Pakistan military technology row 'threatens Israel's strategic relationship with India'
Israel has rejected in strongest terms data recorded and published by the Ministry of Defence which documents the sale of Israeli-manufactured cockpit displays and electronic warfare components for F16 fighter jets to Pakistan in 2010. Further investigations launched by Britain into the deal however at the request of both Israeli and Indian officials have found that it did in fact take place, although they have yet to establish whether it was with the knowledge of the Israeli government. The deal, buried within a public governme…
Israeli, US defense chiefs powwow at the Pentagon
Moshe Ya’alon discusses Iran elections and chemical weapons in Syria with Chuck Hagel during first official visit since taking office Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon met with his US counterpart Chuck Hagel in Washington Friday. The two leaders discussed elections in Iran and developments regarding Syria, and reaffirmed that their two countries will continue to work together to counter threats posed by Iran and remain prepared for a range of contingencies. “Secretary Hagel and Minister Ya’alon also discussed the ongoing violence in Syr…
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