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In the mid-70s a group of IAI (Israel Air Industries) engineers and IAF (Israeli Air Force) officers began a new project to develop an ultra modern Israeli fighter aircraft – a project that was supposed to take a quantum leap for aeronautics.

Designed to be the most advanced of its kind in the world by any standards, the Arie (Lion), would give the IAF a reliable option to the advanced US F-15 and F-16 types. Although it has never came through, the Arie became the cornerstone of another future and most ambitious project ever, an Israeli breakthrough to develop and produce the Lavi, the Israeli dream aircraft to outmatch the F-16.


Background

In response to the French embargo forced upon Israel after the Six-day warin 1967, a decision was made to strive for independence in the development of major weapons systems. Israel had already acquired the means to build good copies of the French Mirage, but wanted to be much more than just a clone maker.
The commander of the IAF (1982-1987), Gen. Amos Lapidot: said, “The essence was to create a technological infrastructure to develop and manufacture weapons systems in the three major weapons systems platforms – tanks, aircraft and ships. Behind that concept, were three basic rationales: First, Israel should not, and could not rely on foreign countries very volatile foreign policies. Secondly, the Israeli air force always strives to develop and use new war tactics and strategies, and was in constant need of new equipment to fulfill those operational objectives. Third, a national strategy to promote Israel 's and IAI's state-of-the-art technological accomplishments". This last point doesn't come over so well in English - by implication, these accomplishments would deter aggression, save money on expensive foreign weapon imports and maybe help Israeli exports.


Development

In 1974, an IAI team was set up to begin the Arie project. As no government approval had yet been received to produce it, the program was simply codenamed “R&D project”. Ovadia Harrari, who would later become head of the Lavi program, was to lead that endeavor.
The IAI decided to develop the Arie based on the technological knowhow acquired from the Kfir project, particularly from the Kfir-Canard program – the improved version. In fact, the first proposal which was put on hold by the Air Force, was to develop an aircraft to be named “Super Kfir” – a regular Kfir whose original J79 engine was replaced by an F100 model, the same as in early F-15/F-16s versions. That new engine would substantially increase the Super-Kfir's flying performance. However, due to the Air Force's strict specs requirements, a new draft was called for, in spite of the Kfir/Arie's visual similarities.
Over thirty different configurations were evaluated. The IAI tested several engine models, including the British Rolls- Royce RB-199, which powers the European Tornado aircraft. Soon, the options were reduced to just two. The F-100 single engine plane, or a twin-engine version.
The later, codenamed Light Weight Fighter-4 (LWF-4), was to be powered by two General-Electric F-404 engines as used in the F-18. “Looking at the different designs of the Arie, one can notice that it is an extensively modified Kfir” explains Harrari ,“ the aircraft is visually different, but its roots lay in the Kfir”.
The new future fighter aircraft, which was now codenamed “Hadish” (innovative), could be described as a single seat light fighter, capable of reaching 2.4 Mach speed, a 75,000 ft altitude ceiling, with a 480 km combat radius. Armament: would have been a 30-mm cannon and medium range air-to-air missiles. Avionics would include a radar, a helmet sight and an integral electronic warfare system. In addition, the aircraft would have low optical and radar signatures. Even the US F-15 and F-16 could not match these features at that time.
The outstanding question: An air-to-air fighter, or an air-to-ground attack aircraft?
During its initial design phases, the 1973Yom-Kippur war broke out, and the Israeli Air Force focused its attention on the battle proven air-to-air configuration concept, as air power and air superiority consist basically of air-to-air combat missions. Therefore, about 90 percent of the “Hadish” capabilities would be directed for air-to-air combat.


Technologies and Avionics


The Arie had several technological breakthroughs. It was designed to be the first Israeli aircraft to deploy digital fly-by-wire flight control system (at that time, cutting edge technology). This fly-by-wire concept, permitted the engineers to design an aerodynamically non-stable platform. Hence, they could achieve a small and highly maneuverable aircraft.
In the air-to-air version, to cope with enemy intruder aircraft, and keeping its air-superiority capabilities, the Arie would be equipped with advanced avionics and special ordnance systems: a highly sensitive Israeli radar capable of acquiring low-altitude flying targets. Advanced electro-optical systems would enable the Arie to locate ground targets at night.
Another breakthrough, was the pilot's option to use his helmet mounted sight, easing his combat workload. In the mid-70's these systems were nearly unheard of. It would take another ten years for the helmet mounted sight to become operational in any type of combat aircraft.
The Arie's cockpit resembles to a great extent that of the F-16's early versions. Besides the Head-up Display (HUD), a Monochromatic Display was mounted in the cockpit to display the radar's viewpoint.
The Pilot's view was close to 360º visibility– a life and death factor in air combats. This is now the normal design in both Western and Russian combat aircraft from the F-15 onwards.
The Arie's ordnance would include an improved 30-mm DAPA cannon, assorted air-to-air missiles, iron bombs, and precision guided ordnance. Max. military load is: 7 tons.
Although that aircraft was not meant to be a stealth aircraft, some basic stealth features were studied to give it the option to strike heavily fortified missile zones. This objective was based on the lessons learned during and after the 1973 Yom-Kippur war, when Israeli fighters had to face a huge number of SAMs. The Arie would also be equipped with an advanced Electronic-Warfare system produced by Israel , giving the pilot an early warning signal to lock on to enemy threats and jam them.
Studies were made to drastically reduce its radar signature, making it extremely difficult to be detected by enemy radar. For example, its bomb load was to be stowed inside a conformal ventral capsule, to reduce its radar cross section.


A Paper's Lion

According to the program timetable, the Arie's initial development phase should have been completed by mid 1979. Until then, the IAI would have to complete flight tests, select and define all the contractors.
By that year's end, an initial test flight was scheduled for the first of three prototypes.
By mid 1980, 10 pre-production aircrafts should be completed, with regular production to begin in the following two years. The Air Force should be receiving the first production Arie by the end of 1983. Delivery of 100 aircraft would be completed by the end of 1985.
Meanwhile, the IAF was leaning towards the US aircraft option. Rumors indicated that the USA would finally agree to sell Israel F-15s and F-16s. Finally, a decision was made to order the US aircraft. and scrap the Arie.
In August 1975, the IAF's chief, the (late) Gen. Benny Peled released a document defining the IAF's policy in relation to the Arie project. The document recommended the US F-15s and F-16s. Based on his assessment, the IAF began a procurement program of F-15s to be delivered by 1976. Moreover, it had been determined that the F-16 in principle answered Israel 's operational needs for an air superiority aircraft for the 80s. As a result of intense pressure on the IAF, Gen. Benny Peled decided to respond with a letter on May 10, 1976 , stating the reasons not to progress with the Arie: The US would agree to sell Israel F-16s. It had also been agreed that the US would sell Israel the F-100 engine, and there were not sufficient funds to keep the project moving.
“The fundamental knowledge that led to the development of the Lavi relied on the experience acquired from the “Hadish” and Arie”, says Gen. Lapidot, who created the Lavi project board, and commanded the Israeli Air Force by the time the project was canceled. “It can be definitely stated that the Arie, the Nesher and Kfir programs, added significantly to the development of the Israel Aircraft Industry (IAI), so that when we gave the “go ahead” for the Lavi, we already had a complete infrastructure in place and ready to work. In 1980, we decided to build a smaller version of the Arie. It is not by coincidence that it was named the Lavi. Lavi is a Lion (Arie), although a very much younger and smaller one”

Type Single-seat, multi-role aircraft
Max. speed 2.4 Mach
Max. altitude 75,000 feet
http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapons/aircraft/arie/Arie.htm

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Israeli company lifts veil on loitering weapons data link


An Israeli company has developed a data link that will enable an operator to control a loitering weapon system even when it begins its dive towards a target.

Until now, privately-owned IMC Microwave Industries has been operating under heavy secrecy, but Flightglobal was allowed to visit the company and hear about some of its products.

IMC has supplied data links for some of the more advanced Israeli unmanned air systems (UAS) and loitering weapon systems.

The system developed for use with loitering weapons allows users to receive video imagery with a delay of less than 80 milliseconds.

"In spite of the fact that this is achieved by relay performed by another aerial platform, the signal delay is very small and allows the operator to change the targets, even in the final phase of the loitering system flight," IMC president Ayalon Eshel said.

The same data link is used to obtain the real-time telemetry from the aerial platform, UAS or loitering weapon system.

By using signal processing technology, the data link can achieves ranges of more than 200km (108nm), Eshel said. The UAS used to relay the signal carries a transmitter that weighs only 2kg (4.4lb), he added.

Eshel said one of IMC's data links performed "very well" in a recent test involving an advanced loitering weapon system that was developed by another Israeli company, describing the combination as "a real revolution".

IMC recently purchased 20% of the shares of Israeli UAS manufacturer Innocon. The companies intend to offer unmanned systems with capabilities based on IMC's products.
http://military.discovery.com/videos/ultimate-weapons-delilah-missile.html#mkcpgn=snag1

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Satellite de chez Rafael

toute la gamme d'uav et d'usv d'Elbit systems

Un reportage sur le debut du programme spatial d'Israel

Un nouveau venu dans la famille Spike de Rafael,le spike SR.

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Rafael Unveils a New Member of the Spike Missile Family

Rafael is expanding the Spike missile family with the lightweight, man-portable Spike SR, a ‘fire and forget’ short-range guided missile enabling infantrymen to engage a wide range of targets with high precision, from ranges up to 800 meters. Spike SR is positioned between the Spike MR (medium-range) weapon and the unguided Matador multipurpose rocket, offering the advantages of both weapons for infantry-relevant ranges, at a full system weight of less than 10 kg., therefore reducing load by 3 percent.

Rafael has completed the program’s feasibility testing and is now seeking international customers and partners to pursue full-scale development. The company positions the new weapon at a level well above Rafael's own Matador rocket system, Talley SMAW or Saab AT4, as well as the Saab MBT LAW. According to Rafael, despite the much improved precision, performance and probability of kill, Spike SR will be slightly more expensive than those other unguided rockets.

The guidance system provides the distinctive advantage of the Spike SR – a strapdown camera located at the fin providing both target acquisition sensor and a seeker, employed for in-flight guidance. Spike SR carries a multi-purpose tandem shaped-charge warhead with blast-fragmentation effect, offering capabilities similar to those of the Spike LR missile.

The seeker tracks the target sending flight control commands to the aerodynamic controls, keeping the missile on its flight course to hit the target with high precision. The missile offers very high-hit probability, against point targets, as well as moving targets. Its target acquisition functionality enables Spike SR to operate in both day and night modes, without dedicated magnifying day/night optics or laser rangefinder, thus saving significant additional weight, power consumption, logistics complexity and costs.


Aviationweek

Tres bonne nouvelle pour IMI sa bombe MPR 500 est compatible avec le systeme JDAM est selectionner en temps que tel par Boeing.

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IMI’s MPR 500 Warhead Approved for use with JDAM

Israel Military Industries Ltd. announced today that the Boeing Company [NYSE:BA] has approved IMI’s 500-pound Multi Purpose Rigid (MPR 500) Bomb as compatible with their Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) guidance kit.

The combination of IMI’s MPR 500 with Boeing’s JDAM guidance kit substantially enhances operational flexibility while reducing total ownership costs. With increased penetrating power and reduced collateral damage fragmentation, the MPR 500 was designed to defeat targets more commonly found in today’s fighting arena. By delivering IMI’s focused munition with Boeing’s reliable history of precision guidance, the MPR 500 JDAM system is ideal for gardened targets in dense urban areas or in close proximity to friendly troops.



IMI’s MPR 500 is a combat-proven 500-pound bomb with improved penetration capabilities and gas the same dimensions as a MK-82.

The bomb can penetrate more than one meter of reinforced concrete or punch through four 200mm thick walls or floors.
Because of its 500-pound size, MPR 500 enhances aircraft carriage efficiency, increasing the number of targets that can be engaged per sortie.

MPR 500 provides concentrated blast effects, utilizing approximately 26,000 controlled fragments. This reduces collateral damage risk within one hundred meters. By creating a straight penetration path through the target, the MPR 500 virtually eliminates the “J Effect”, in which the bomb’s warhead breaks on impact causing it to explode incorrectly.

MPR 500 is being displayed by IMI at the Singapore Airshow.

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IMI devoile son nouveau missile le WhipSot.

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IMI is unveiling the Whipshot, a guided weapon developed for light aircraft, offering operators of light aircraft affordable precision firepower. IMI is discussing the new weapon with a number of aircraft manufacturers, including Embraer, which was recently selected to deliver the Super Tucano under the US Air Force Light Attack aircraft (LAAR) program. The WhipShot uses an airframe derived from the Mapatz missile, using the original missile guidance system. Instead of having an on-board guidance solution the missile is tracked by the launching aircraft EO target acquisition system, utilizing a wireless command link to update the weapon’s flight directing it to the target. According to IMI, the result is a highly affordable aerial weapon, that costs much less than the Hellfire, but offers the precision and control of a guided weapon. IMI also plans to offer an enhanced version equipped with an aided INS/GPS guidance.

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IAI’s Advanced 767 MMTT Will Also Carry Boom Refueling System

Israel Aerospace Industries’ Bedek Aircraft Division is developing a new version of the 767 Multi Mission Tanker Transport (MMTT), with a Boom refueling system.

Moshe Scharf, Senior Director of Marketing & Business Development of Bedek Aviation Group said that Bedek Division has finalized the design and tests of certain new systems developed specifically for the new aircraft. “Three years ago we began developing the new generation of 767 MMTT. We are expecting the supply of this type of aircraft to certain European air forces in the coming months”.

The Boeing 767 MMTT is a new version of the 767 Multi Mission Tanker Transport aircraft, which was delivered to a South American air force. It could be used for refueling missions as well as soldiers and equipment transportation, and other missions. The new version will be equipped with a new Boom refueling system, in addition to the Hose & Drogue system. The new system will be able to refuel advanced fighters as well as other types of aircraft.

The IAI 767 MMTT will have multi refueling systems- two, three or more, Boom or hose-and-drogue systems. The new boom refueling system will be of Fly-by-Wire design, with a Remote Aerial Refueling Operator (RARO) station and day or night viewing systems.

Defense-update

Jamming Pod d'IAI

Nouveau drone israelien.

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Sky Sapience Introduces HoverMast – a Lightweight Autonomous Hovering Tethered Platform

The ‘HoverMast’ developed by the Israeli start-up company Sky Sapience is scheduled to go on an operational evaluation in the upcoming months, demonstrating the system’s capability to expand the surveillance coverage of unmanned ground vehicles. The HoverMast will be unveiled at the upcoming AUVSI Conference and Exhibition to be held in Tel-Aviv next month.

Sky Sapience developed HoverMast in the past two years, in response to an Israel Ministry of Defense (MOD) requirement for a lightweight tethered hovering platform. The system was one of several concepts evaluated by the MOD Research and Development Directorate (DDRD), which eventually selected the HoverMast for the sole developer of the tethered platform technology. Sky Sapience considers the HoverMast as a useful platform for military surveillance, observation and target acquisition applications. Border surveillance. It will also offer an affordable application for border protection, urban security, crowd control and other civil applications.

According to Brig. General (IAF Ret.) Gabriel Shachor, CEO and Founder of Sky Sapience the HoverMast was developed specifically for small vehicles such as the Guardium-LS from G-Nius, the vehicle selected for integration with the HoverMast. Other applications include the Zibar light reconnaissance vehicle. According to Shachor, the platform is due to enter production toward the autumn this year. Sky Sapience has strategic partnerships with MAFAT – the IMOD research and development agency and G-NIUS Unmanned Ground Systems Ltd.

HoverMast favorably compares to the 7-5m’ telescopic masts currently mounted on surveillance vehicles, offering faster response, lighter weight, and the capability to operate on the move. Furthermore, the new platform alleviates the need to operate from a horizontal surface and is less sensitive to wind gusts. According to Shachor, the HoverMast would also be more affordable than mast mounted systems.
The deployment is fully automatic, with HoverMast deploying from the stowed position to an elevation of 30-50 meters in just 15 seconds. A cable that also provides power supply and wideband data link tethers the vehicle. The platform uses a coaxial counter-rotating ducted fan for lift generation, with four thrusters providing station keeping, maneuvering and stabilization. At a 10kg net platform weight HoverMast can carry up to 9 kg of payload, comprising electro-optic sensors, laser designators, radar, or signals intelligence sensors. Sensor data can be transmitted to remote clients or fed through the tether datalink to the base station.

In the stowed position the HoverMast folds into compact 72 cm diameter container carried on vehicle flatbed or roof, mounted on UGVs or All Terrain Vehicles (ATV). ATVs, or small naval craft; making the system especially suited for Special Forces, border and port protection, and infantry missions.

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Singapour AirShow 2012

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Elbit Systems is showing the Hermes with a full range of sensors, including the AMPS, a heavy, high resolution EO payload providing Highly detailed imagery from medium and high altitude. Until now such sensors were commonly employed by manned aircraft, such as the Beechcraft B-200 and similar, as unmanned aerial platforms could not carry such heavy payloads. Hermes 900 was also shown here with the DCOMPASS EO stabilized ball, an airborne radar, SIGINT and COMINT sensors (underwing and belly); all can be employed simultaneously on the Hermes 900.

Singapore is displaying its latest air defense asset – the Israeli Spyder short range air defense system. The system acquired by Singapore shares many common features with the Indian Spyder, although the version on display at the Singapore Airshow does not have the Toplite EO system, operational systems will receive this function soon. Rafael has developed two versions of the Spyder – the short range (Spyder SR) employing the Derby and Python surface-launched interceptors (identical to the air launched missiles) and the Medium Range (Spyder MR) featuring the same missiles equipped with boosters for additional range.

Rafael is expanding the Spike missile family with the lightweight, man-portable Spike SR, a ‘fire and forget’ short range guided missile enabling infantrymen to engage a wide range of targets with high precision, from ranges up to 800 meters. Spike SR is positioned between the Spike MR (medium-range) weapon and the unguided Matador multipurpose rocket, offering the advantages of both weapons for infantry-relevant ranges, at a full system weight of less than 10 kg., therefore reducing load by 3 percent.

This is the thermal camera (seeker) view as seen by the Spike SR operator, just before launching at a MBT target from a range of 500 meters. The missile is effective at ranges of 800 meters. The operator has an option to zoom in to aid target identification. the seeker automatically corrects and locks on the stationary or moving target, aiming to maximize probability of kill. New aiming algorithms can be added to improve the missile’s hit probability against specific targets.

IAI is displaying the EL/M 2258 ALPHA Advanced Lightweight phased Array Radar at the Singapore Airshow 2012. The new radar is designed to support the latest Barak 8 Air and missile defense missiles deployed on corvettes and frigates, where installation of the large, four-panel MF-STAR radar cannot be supported.

Rear view of the ALPHA radar

Gulfstream/IAI G5500 CAEW and Elbit System’s Hermes 450 UAV displayed at the Singapore Airshow 2012.

IAI combined outdoor display showing the Heron, Panther, and Barak 8 Air Defense Missiles.

Rafael developpe un Protector plus long .

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Rafael Develops 11m Protector

Rafael sold the new USV to a civilian body for oil-drilling rig protection

Rafael Advanced Systems Ltd. completed the development of a new and larger version of the Protector Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV). The new model will be 11 meters long, as opposed to the 7-9 meter length of older models.

The Protector has been in the service of the Israeli Navy for the past four years. The operational model is equipped with electro-optic means and a 7.62 mm mini-Typhoon cannon that enables target-acquisition and identification from long distances, allowing it to engage without putting a manned vessel at risk from a boat-bomb.

The Protector is also useful in investigating suspicious fishing boats off Gaza’s coast.

The construction of a dedicated naval platform and conversion of an existing naval vessel to an unmanned vessel made the larger version of the Protector possible. Unlike the single engine on the previous model, the new USV is equipped with twin engines to increase cruising distance, speed, and the vessel’s duration at sea. The new Protector can also be outfitted with a wider range of weapons, including non-lethal weapons for policing missions.

Rafael will soon unveil the enhanced Protector. IsraelDefense learned that the first order of new Protectors will be based on the new platforms being manufactured by Rafael, as requested by the client, and not on the conversion of old vessels. The USVs are expected to operate in one of the five oceans.


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IWI Introduces the World's Only 7.62mm Light Machine Gun with Semi-Automatic Mode


7.62mm NEGEV NG7 Light Machine Gun (LMG) by IWI. (Image: IWI)
The newest of the NEGEV family, the NG7, will be presented for the first time at DefExpo India and FIDAE Int’l Air & Space Fair, Chile

16:34 GMT, March 5, 2012 Ramat Ha'Sharon, Israel | Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) – a leader in the production of combat-proven small arms for governments, armies, and law enforcement agencies around the world – launches its new Light Machine Gun (LMG) - the NEGEV NG7 - at DefExpo India 2012 (New Delhi, March 29-April 1) , Israel Pavilion, Stand 11.10-L and FIDAE International Air & Space Fair (Santiago, Chile, March 27-April 1) Israel Pavilion, Hall D, Stand 1a. The NEGEV NG7 - the newest in the company’s NEGEV LMG family - is the only 7.62mm caliber LMG in service today with semi-automatic mode, capable of pinpoint, single bullet shooting for enhanced firing accuracy.

The NEGEV NG7 shares almost 80% of its components with its smaller brother, the NEGEV 5.56mm caliber - IWI’s exceptionally successful and reliable LMG - which is deployed in dozens of countries around the world including Israel, and has been combat-proven in several wars and in a number of battle arenas.

The NEGEV NG7 includes a semi-automatic firing mode that enables accurate fire in combat situations, including ambush, Close Quarter Battle (CQB), and when shooting via telescope – and is the only 7.62 with single bullet firing capability. In automatic mode, its rate of fire is over 700 bullets per minute. Exceptionally lightweight (weighing less than 8 kg), it can be fired from a variety of mounts, including special mounts on helicopters, land vehicles, and naval vessels.

Features include a gas regulator for additional power in harsh conditions such as mud and dirt, tritium night sights, picattiny rails for optical and other devices, and four safety mechanisms to minimize unwanted fire. The NEGEV NG7 - which delivers remarkable Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and long service life - is drum or belt-chain fed, fires from an open bolt position, and is easily dismantled for maintenance in the field.

According to Uri Amit, CEO of IWI, “The new NEGEV NG7 represents the next generation of NEGEV LMGs - providing improved ergonomics as well as increased component reliability. These advances, together with its unique characteristics, make it the most effective lightweight 7.62 available for infantries. As with all other weapons built by IWI, it was developed together with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The close cooperation between IWI and the Israeli army in the development of new weapons – and the testing of these weapons on the battlefield by the IDF – is one of the most important factors contributing to the success of our weapons among armies around the world. The NG7 is already generating interest among our customers, and we have received many requests to test it. We are certain that it will become an important part of our product line.”

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La voila la nouvelle NG7

Glaive, peux-tu donner des infos sur les capacités de votre armée en bombe "bunker buster".

Je suis étonné de constater qu'Israël a besoin des USA pour ce type d'armes alors que votre industrie est plutôt avancée.

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Glaive, peux-tu donner des infos sur les capacités de votre armée en bombe "bunker buster".

Je suis étonné de constater qu'Israël a besoin des USA pour ce type d'armes alors que votre industrie est plutôt avancée.

Notre industrie fabrique des Bunker Buster efficasse et combat proven,seulement certaine cible en iran ne peuvent etre traiter par nos bombes,les americains ont des bunker buster bien plus efficasse que les notres, ils sont les numero 1 mondial dans ce domaine . c'est pourquoi pour les cibles les plus durcis en iran,il faut des bombes americaines.

Voici des informations sur nos bunker buster:

MPR 500

http://www.imi-israel.com/vault/documents/mpr%20500.pdf

PB 500
http://www.imi-israel.com/vault/documents/microsoft%20powerpoint%20-%20pb500.pdf

Il est clair que l'industrie israelienne a de solides competences dans ce domaine,mais les recherches doivent se poursuivrent afin d'etre a terme independant d'une fournisseur exterieur pour ce type d'arme a haute valeur ajoutée.

D'autres infos pour toi inanc
http://defense-update.com/newscast/0609/news/mlgb_180609.html