Armée Israélienne / Israel Defense Forces (IDF)

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25 avr. 2017 | Par Justine BOQUET

Israël réceptionne trois F-35I



L'armée de l'air israélienne a réceptionné 3 F-35I supplémentaires. © Celia Garison - Israeli Air Forces


Le 23 avril, l'armée de l'air israélienne a réceptionné 3 Lockheed Martin F-35I « Adir » sur la base aérienne de Nevatim. Ils rejoignent les deux premiers F-35I reçu le 12 décembre 2016.

« L'intégration de 3 avions supplémentaires représente une nouvelle étape dans le renforcement des capacités de l'armée de l'air israélienne », a déclaré le Brigadier Général Eyal Grinboim, commandant de la base aérienne de Nevatim.

Les « Adir » appartiennent à l'escadron Golden Eagle (ou Aigle Royal). La livraison de 3 F-35I supplémentaires lui permettent de se rapprocher de son objectif final : atteindre la capacité opérationnelle initiale fin 2017.

Dans cet objectif, depuis décembre 2016, les F-35I ont effectué une douzaine d'heures de vols afin d'entraîner les pilotes et de les familiariser avec les capacités et technologies des aéronefs.

L'armée israélienne devrait réceptionner 3 « Adir » supplémentaires au cours de l'année, pour un contrat portant au total sur 50 F-35I de Lockheed Martin.

http://www.air-cosmos.com/israel-receptionne-trois-f-35i-93657

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vendredi 11 août 2023

LES UNITES ISRAELIENNES S'APPROPRIENT l'EITAN

Les premiers exemplaires du blindé à roues 8x8 Eitan livrés en mai dernier aux forces israéliennes commencent à équiper l'unité de reconnaissance Saveret Nahal, appartenant à la 933ème Brigade d'infanterie Nahal. Les premières formations sur le nouvel engin devraient débuter au mois d’octobre, suivies par l'équipement des bataillons de la Brigade. La 35ème brigade parachutiste Tanzanim devrait être la prochaine unité à recevoir les nouveaux engins, qui comme ceux de la brigade Nahal seront livrés en version APC (Armored Personnel Carrier), armés d'une mitrailleuse de 12.7mm et dépourvu du système de protection active, qui devrait être l'Iron Fist Light Decoupled. Concernant la version VCI (Véhicule de Combat d'Infanterie), le 8x8 israélien devrait être équipée d'une tourelle téléopérée développée pour le Namer et l'Eitan par le Ministère israélien de la Défense. Cette équipement recevra un canon de 30mm Bushmaster, un système de protection qui pourrait être le Trophy ainsi que deux missiles antichars Spike mis en œuvre depuis un lanceur rétractable situé à l'arrière de la tourelle. L'adoption de cette capacité antichar n'a pas été confirmée pour l'Eitan, à la différence du Namer qui en sera doté. La mise en service de l'Eitan (dont la caisse est assemblée aux États-Unis par Oshkosh Defense) au sein de l'armée israélienne s'inscrit dans un processus de modernisation de la composante blindée mécanisée dont certaines unités (1ère Brigade d'infanterie Golani et la brigade Givati) devraient être équipées du VCI (Véhicule de Combat d'Infanterie) chenillé Namer. Comme de nombreuses armées, les forces de défense israéliennes ont choisi un engin à roues pour équiper certaines de leur unités d'infanterie mais elles ont également choisi de conserver une capacité blindée mécanisée chenillée avec le Namer.



L'Eitan en version APC


https://blablachars.blogspot.com/2023/08/les-unites-israeliennes-sapproprient.html

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  The Israeli Navy's latest submarine, INS Drakon, features a unique heavy sail. This is believed to house a new missile. Surprisingly, there are
also four special torpedo tubes for Israeli developed cruise missiles.

Israel Launches New Submarine, First In World With Modern Missiles In Sail

The Israeli Navy is known for the secrecy surrounding its submarine force. 5 Dolphin-I/II class submarines are believed to carry nuclear-armed missiles. Now the latest boat, INS Drakon, has been quietly launched in Kiel, Germany. It appears to have new, larger, missiles.

H I Sutton  14 Aug 2023

Israel’s latest submarine, INS Drakon (‘Dragon’), has been launched in Kiel, Germany. It indicates significant growth in Israeli submarine capabilities. A variant of the successful Dolphin-II class, its unique lines also showcase Israel’s fiercely independent naval thinking.

INS Drakon is larger than any previous Israeli submarine, being much longer than the first two Dolphin-II boats. Even more noticeable is the ginormous sail. This likely contains its defining feature: advanced new missiles.

Needing A Bigger Boat
The Dolphin-II already had a lengthened hull compared to the original Dolphin-I in order to fit in AIP (air independent power). The new hull insert makes the submarine even longer. Based on available information, the follow-on Dakar class will be about the same length as Drakon and feature a similarly lengthened sail. So INS Drakon can be thought of as the bridge between the Dolphin class and the future Dakar Class.

Naval News had previously reported that the submarine was likely to be longer, and feature a vertical launch system. But at that time it wasn’t clear that the missiles would be in the sail.

Submarines have been equipped with missile silos in the sail before. The Soviet Union’s first purpose built ballistic missile submarines, the Hotel and Golf classes, did this. More recently North Korea has leveraged this trick to get larger missiles into smaller submarines. Yet the German-designed submarine is the first truly modern design to feature this.

Rough estimates suggest that the longer hull and sail add a space approximately 2 meters wide by 4 meters long and up to 11 meters deep. This could accommodate two large missile silos, or more likely, 4-8 smaller ones. It is also a reasonable assumption that they can be nuclear armed.

Other explanations for the large sail should also be considered. Possibly it related to special forces equipment. Or possibly a hangar for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), uncrewed air vehicles (UAVs), loitering munitions or even a rescue submersible. But none of these are as convincing as the missile hypothesis.

New Missiles
The exact nature of the new missiles can only be guessed at. By implication they are ballistic missiles, possibly with a guided final stage. Whatever they are, Israel is keeping it secret.

Placing the missile tubes in the hull below the sail allows for much longer missiles than if they had to be accommodated under the deck casing. The sail adds several meters to their possible length, although weight and stability still needs to be considered.

Interestingly, despite the new missiles in the sail, the submarine still has four extra torpedo tubes in the bow. These appear to be unchanged from the previous Dophin-I & II class boats. The extra tubes are larger than regular 533mm (21 inch) torpedo tubes. They are understood to be dedicated to Israeli developed cruise missiles. These missiles can be nuclear armed and, it is believed, form part of Israel’s nuclear deterrent.

A New Mystery About The Armament
Having both the torpedo tubes for nuclear armed cruise missiles and the vertical launch tubes may surprise analysts. It suggests that the new missiles are not a direct replacement for the cruise missiles.

One explanation is that the new weapons will not be ready until after the submarine enters service. Indeed, Drakon may be used to test the new missiles. So retaining the torpedo tubes allows continued nuclear deterrence during the transition.

Possibly one set of missiles will be conventionally armed and the other nuclear armed. This would allow land attack missions while simul maintaining a nuclear deterrence.

A more prosaic answer is that the vertical launch tubes were added late in the design, possibly even after construction had started. It may have been cheaper and easier to keep the additional torpedo tubes. This would be despite the temptation of weight savings and simplification if they were removed.

It may take some time, possibly years, to decipher the submarine’s capabilities. Indeed, the Israeli Navy keeps some aspects of their existing submarines secret, so we may never know all of it. But as new images come in, some parts of the puzzle may fall into place.


https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/08/israel-launches-new-submarine-first-in-world-with-modern-missiles-in-sail/#prettyPhoto  

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SEP 5

Israel plans to acquire an additional squadron of 25 F-35s

On September 3, 2023, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant officially requested the acquisition of a third F-35 squadron from Lockheed Martin.
This move aims to increase Israel's F-35 fleet to a total of 75 aircraft.



Israeli Air Force F-35A Lightning II multirole fighter (Picture source: Israel Defense Forces )


http://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2023/09/israel-plans-to-acquire-additional.html

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 SEP 12

Elbit Systems upgrades Israeli Defense Forces drone fleet with Skylark 1 eVTOL


Israel's Defense Forces (IDF) are set to modernize their drone capabilities by replacing the Skylark 1 miniature Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)
with the more advanced Skylark 1 eVTOL, developed by Elbit Systems. The IDF has been operating the Skylark since 2008, and the new
platform is expected to significantly enhance the tactical capabilities of the ground forces.



The Skylark 1 eVTOL is slated to replace the Skylark 1 mini UAV after 15 years of service  (Picture source: Elbit System)


http://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2023/09/elbit-systems-upgrades-israeli-defense.html

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Army Takes Delivery of 5th Generation Merkava Barak Main Battle Tanks

Defense News September 2023 Global Security army industry

POSTED ON TUESDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2023 17:10

On September 19, 2023, the Israeli Defense Ministry and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officially introduced the Merkava Barak, Israel's 5th
generation main battle tank. The first units have been delivered to the 52nd Armored Battalion of the 401st Brigade, following five years of
development.



New Israeli Merkava Main Battle Tank (Picture source: Israel MoD)


Introducing the new 5th generation Merkava, nicknamed Barak, which has just been delivered to the Israeli army within the 52nd Armored Battalion. The Merkava is Israel's iconic tank, and the primary idea behind this family of tanks is the protection of its crew. The unveiling of a new version is always a small event. Let's take a look at what we know about this new Main Battle Tank.


The Barak tank is the result of a collaborative effort involving the Armored Vehicles Directorate of the Defense Ministry, the IDF's Ground Forces, and the Armored Corps, as well as several Israeli defense companies such as Elbit Systems, Rafael, and Israel Aerospace Industries' Elta subsidiary. The tank is equipped with sensors, providing a "wide infrastructure of reliable sensors" for target detection. These sensors are part of an integrated system that allows for real-time sharing of intelligence information between the tank and other military units, heralding what the Israeli Ministry calls "a real revolution on the battlefield."

Drawing on the expertise gained from the creation, refinement, and manufacturing of its predecessors—Merkava Mk 1, Mk 2, and Mk 3 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs)—Israel has unveiled the enhanced Merkava Mk 4. The Merkava 5 represents a further upgrade of the Merkava IV, incorporating advancements in armor protection and digital warfare capabilities.

In terms of design, the Merkava V closely mirrors its predecessor, the Merkava IV. The layout features the driver's seat situated on the hull's left side, the turret positioned at the hull's rear, and the engine located at the front. The tank is operated by a four-member crew, which includes a driver, commander, gunner, and loader.

When it comes to firepower, the Merkava V retains the same armament configuration as the Merkava IV. It is equipped with a 120mm smooth-bore cannon, developed by Israel Military Industries, capable of firing high-penetration rounds and guided munitions up to a distance of 4,000 meters. Additional weaponry includes a 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun, another 7.62 mm machine gun mounted on the turret's right side, and an internally housed 60 mm breech-loaded mortar.


One of the features of the Barak tank is the high-tech helmet developed by Elbit Systems, dubbed IronVision. Similar to a fighter jet pilot's helmet, IronVision provides the tank commander with a 360-degree view of the battlefield and displays relevant information in real time. The helmet employs artificial intelligence capabilities to assist in target identification and engagement.

The Barak tank is also equipped with an advanced missile defense system called Windbreaker, developed by Rafael. This system is capable of detecting incoming missiles and causing them to detonate away from the tank. The tank's firepower has also been improved. The fire control system, also developed by Elbit, allows for "accurate attacks while idle and while moving," both during the day and at night.

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant emphasized the symbolic timing of the tank's unveiling, as Israel marks 50 years since the 1973 Yom Kippur War. He stated that the Barak tank represents "an extraordinary leap forward" in the capabilities of the Armored Corps and will "guarantee the IDF’s qualitative advantage every time, in defense and attack."

The Merkava has been the IDF’s main battle tank since the 1980s, and the Barak is expected to eventually replace the older Merkava models, solidifying its role as the main battle tank for the IDF's Armored Corps.


https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_september_2023_global_security_army_industry/israel_unveils_5th_generation_merkava_barak_main_battle_tank.html#google_vignette  

Des chars israéliens Merkava sont désormais équipés d’un fameux 'Cope Cage'. Ces écrans de protection, devenus communs lors de la guerre en Ukraine, doivent protéger les chars israéliens contre les attaques de drones et autres menaces aériennes à Gaza https://t.co/X2inGpyYpT

— Christophe Tymowski (@Christophe_Tymo) October 17, 2023

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 OCT 20

US delivers David light armored vehicles to Israel amid ongoing war


According to the Israeli Ministry of Defense on October 19, 2023, the United States recently delivered the initial shipment of US-made David light
armored vehicles, which is part of a Foreign Military Sale (FMS). This FMS was awarded on April 6, 2023, to the American company MDT
Armor, for a total value of $21,913,585. For the first time in decades, a US cargo plane has delivered armored vehicles to Israel during a
period of ongoing conflict. These armored vehicles are intended to replace vehicles within the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) damaged during
the war against Hamas militants that began on October 7, 2023.


The David light armored vehicle is built using components from either Toyota or Land Rover (Picture source: Israel MoD)


http://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2023/10/us-delivers-david-light-armored.html

Israël: La marine israélienne a déployé une frégate Sa'ar V dans le Golfe d'Aqaba au large de la ville israélienne d'Eilat pour faire aux attaques de missiles balistiques et drones des Houthis au Yémen. pic.twitter.com/2MlKzYIXOC

— Restitutor Orientis (@restitutorII) November 1, 2023

Voir la configuration mixte armement air-sol avec missile Spike NLOS & Hellfire du AH64D Sharaf. pic.twitter.com/k1erAeYhyr

— Philippe Top-Action (@top_force) November 3, 2023

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  Israel shoots down Houthi cruise missiles using F-35i Adir fighter jets

NEWSAVIATION By Dylan Malyasov

Nov 2, 2023


Photo courtesy of Israeli Air Force


The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that they recently used F-35i Adir fighter jets to shoot down Houthi Quds-3 cruise missiles.

In the past few days, the IDF’s control and detection systems identified a missile launch originating from southeastern territory, heading towards Israeli airspace. The IDF tracked the missile’s trajectory and promptly scrambled F-35i Adir fighter jets, successfully intercepting and neutralizing the threat.

The use of the F-35 Adir in combat is a major milestone for the aircraft that has been in development since the early 1990s.

Later the same day, the Israeli Air Force used the Arrow, a long-range ground-to-ground missile defense system, to shoot down another missile over the Red Sea.



The Israeli Air Force, bolstered by its air defense system, employs multi-layered defenses covering Israel’s entire territory, protecting against various threats. These systems are in constant operation, with military personnel engaged in the planning and management of defense responses to a wide range of threats.

Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree, the spokesman for the Houthi forces, informed the Houthi-affiliated Al-Masirah channel that ballistic missiles and drones were launched at targets in Israel as part of what he described as the third operation in support of the Palestinian people.

He added that there are plans to carry out further strikes until the “Israeli aggression” ceases.

“Our armed forces launched a large batch of ballistic and winged missiles and a large number of drones at various Israeli enemy targets,” he said, referring to the entirety of Israel as “occupied territories.”

The Houthi rebels are a Shiite political and military organization in Yemen that has been engaged in a civil war in the country against a coalition supported by Saudi Arabia. They have expressed support for the Palestinians and organized protests in Yemen against Israel’s actions in Gaza.


https://defence-blog.com/israel-shoots-down-houthi-drones-using-f-35i-adir-fighter-jets/

Les États-Unis prévoient de transférer 320 millions de dollars d'armes à Israël alors que le nombre de victimes à Gaza augmente. (WSJ) pic.twitter.com/dgBRFLk7Xy

— LSI AFRICA (@lsiafrica) November 6, 2023

En théorie, Israël fait confiance à ses systèmes de guerre électronique (EW), avions ravitailleurs et aux munitions avec une grande portée pour bombarder tous les points au Moyen-Orient. Problème, ils ne sont pas les seuls, la Turquie a les mêmes capacités qu'Israël dans la…

— Restitutor Orientis (@restitutorII) November 6, 2023

[ ISRAËL | ÉTATS-UNIS ]

Suite à la demande d'aide militaire d'Israël, 123 avions-cargos et 7 navires ont livré plus de 7 000 tonnes d'armes et d'équipements militaires à Tsahal.
La porte-parole du Pentagone a confirmé que les livraisons d'armes se poursuivent… pic.twitter.com/pBxLyKBDKI

— (Little) Think Tank (@L_ThinkTank) November 10, 2023

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 NOV 21

Pakistan secretly supplying 155mm artillery shells to Israel


According to Osint sources, Pakistan would supply 155mm artillery shells to Israel, despite its ongoing conflict with Hamas. This revelation comes
despite Islamabad's historic opposition to the existence of the State of Israel and its refusal to recognize it diplomatically.



Pakistan would supply 155mm artillery shells to Israel. (Picture source: Elbit System)


http://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2023/11/pakistan-secretly-supplying-155mm.html

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DEC 19

IMCO Group to supply more electrical and electro-optical sub-systems for Israeli army's Eitan AFVs


IMCO Group has recently secured a follow-up contract worth over $7 million (equivalent to approximately 28.5 million NIS) from the Directorate
of Production and Procurement (DOPP) within the Israel Ministry of Defense. This contract, awarded in the third quarter of this year, solidifies
IMCO Group's role in providing additional electrical and electro-optic sub-systems for the Israeli Defense Forces' cutting-edge Eitan (8X8)
Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs).



Eitan AFV (Picture source: Merkava and Armoured Vehicles Directorate of the Israeli MoD)


https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2023/12/imco-group-to-supply-more-electrical.html  

Israël/Etats-Unis: Enorme accord d'armement entre les États-Unis et Israël pour la fourniture dans les plus brefs délais de:

- 25 F-35 (avion de combat)
- 25 F-15 (avion de combat)
- 12 Apache (hélicoptère d'attaque)
- Une quantité très importante d'armes et de munitions… pic.twitter.com/aTC6Pblreq

— Restitutor Orientis (@restitutorII) January 25, 2024

Gaza: La Haute Cour des Pays-Bas interdit la livraison de pièces destinées aux F-35 israéliens dans les circonstances actuelles. pic.twitter.com/UZ11vymdGh

— Restitutor Orientis (@restitutorII) February 12, 2024

Concernant la participation industrielle des Pays-Bas au programme F-35. pic.twitter.com/frObj2Nhhd

— Restitutor Orientis (@restitutorII) February 12, 2024

| Le Département d'État US et le Congrès ont autorisé le transfert de 25 avions et moteurs F-35A d'une valeur de 2,5 milliards de dollars vers #Israël, en plus de 1800 bombes MK84 et 500 bombes MK82, capables de raser des pâtés de maison.

Les militaires occidentaux… pic.twitter.com/UjdVrjZgia

— Arab Intelligence - المخابرات العربية (@Arab_Intel) March 29, 2024