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Israel’s Ministry of Defense announced that the new KC-46 “Gideon” refueling aircraft has completed its first test flight in the United States. The aircraft, manufactured by Boeing, is expected to be delivered to the Israeli Air Force in about a month. It is the first of six refueling planes purchased for the IAF and is expected to boost Israel’s long-range air capabilities.
A new Israeli docu-series argues that the October 7 war exposed a dangerous shortage of ammunition and equipment, forcing Israel to confront its deep dependence on American weapons and supplies. Channel 14 focuses on whether Israel’s defense industries can expand enough to secure greater strategic independence without sacrificing technological excellence.
The United States is moving to extend the combat range of its F-35A, with growing attention on the Israeli Air Force’s use of external and conformal fuel tanks on the F-35I Adir. The issue is becoming increasingly urgent as Washington prepares for the long distances and operational risks in the Indo-Pacific
Israel’s Defense Ministry has placed new orders worth about $200 million with Elbit Systems for advanced airborne munitions, expanding a wartime procurement drive aimed at strengthening domestic production and reducing reliance on foreign suppliers.
The IDF and Defense Ministry are preparing to procure 12,000 Israeli-made FPV assault drones in a new tender aimed at adapting to the rapid expansion of drone warfare against Hamas and Hezbollah. The move reflects growing concern over the battlefield impact of low-cost attack drones and the need for a more secure domestic supply chain.
Cisco is in advanced talks to acquire Israeli cybersecurity startup Astrix Security in a deal reportedly valued at $250 million to $350 million. The move would give Cisco a stronger position in the fast-growing market for securing AI agents and other non-human identities.
IWI US has launched the ARAD 5 in the American civilian market, introducing a rifle originally developed for Israeli security forces.
Canada’s Coast Guard is set to begin routine test flights this summer of the Hermes 900 Starliner UAV made by Israel’s Elbit Systems. The drone was originally acquired by Canada’s Transport Ministry in 2020 and was recently transferred to the Coast Guard as part of a government restructuring under Prime Minister Mark Carney aimed at consolidating surveillance assets and helping meet NATO spending targets.
Israel-based ParaZero has received a new follow-on order from an unnamed defense customer for its DefendAir counter-drone system, as demand rises for non-kinetic air defense tools. The company said the purchase includes personal net launchers, deployable net pods, and a training package combining live exercises and simulation.
