Israel's UAV's are used around the world

Elbit, an Israeli Defense firm, has developed the Skylark Mini Unmanned Aerial vehicle, a family of miniature UAVs.  The Skylarks are a manpacked system designed for artillery fire adjustment, tactical close-range surveillance and reconnaissance missions as well as force protection and even perimeter security.

 

The Skylark mini UAV can be assembled in just 15 minutes prior to a mission and is capable of being launched by hand. Recovery is performed by a deep stall maneuver, which lands the vehicle safely on a small inflatable cushion, at a pre-designated point. The cushion is designed to protect the payload on landing. The entire mission is flown autonomously, feeding real-time continuous video and telemetry data to the portable ruggedized ground station.



Its wings and tail surfaces are constructed of a lightweight composites, as is the fuselage tubular boom. The avionics and payload systems are contained in a pod carried below the boom. The gimbaled payload utilizes a daylight CCD or an optional FLIR for night operation, which can be rotated by four gimbals.

During the Second Lebanon war in July-August 2006, Skylark mini-UAVs were operated by IDF units performing close-in reconnaissance missions in support of the ground forces, providing valuable real-time intelligence, due to their low acoustic and visual signatures, Skylarks were able to operate at very low altitude practically undetectable.

Australia, Canada, France, Sweden and the Netherlands have all deployed the Skylark.

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Israel's Missile Defense Systems

Israel's Ministry of Defense (MOD) is working to integrate all four of the Israeli made anti-missile defense systems with the US Patriot Missiles into a national command and control center for the interception of enemy missiles.

The initiative involves integration of:

Arrow 2 and Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile systems that are developed by IAI and designed to work together to intercept Iran's long range missiles and other long range missiles;

Iron Dome, developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. and IAI's Elta Division, and designed to intercept short range rockets and missiles up to a range of 70 kilometers and provide a solution principally against firings and launches from Gaza and Lebanon;

David's Sling aka Magician's Wand, designed to intercept medium range missiles up to a distance of 300 kilometers, developed by Rafael and Raytheon Inc. in the US;

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IDF Technology and Training

IDF Ground Forces Commander Maj. Gen. S. Turgeman recently discussed IDF preparations for the modern battlefield, including recent improvements both in terms of technological equipment and manpower quality. 

“In light of change in the characteristics of conflict, we definitely need fast and lethal maneuvers. We understood this during the Second Lebanon War and Operation Cast Lead. A fast and lethal maneuver shortens the duration of war while preserving our old concept of security – of moving the action to the enemy’s territory as fast as possible,” says Maj. Gen. Turgeman, in a recently published interview he granted to the military magazine Israel Defense. 

On the new version of the DAP.  "The system doesn’t know the art of commanding, it only makes the commanders more effective.”

This year we will introduce a portable command and control system to the infantry forces which will be called Shachar,”  Built around the $500 million Tzayad (Hebrew - Hunter) Digital Army Program (DAP), has become Israel's centerpiece in its land force modernization effort, with new capabilities linking all combat echelons and disparate ground force elements into a single, secure C4I net. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) plan to deploy the fourth block version, Torch 400, on the Golan Heights facing Syria, marking the operational debut of Israel's first fully digitized combined arms division.

Beyond the technology equipment processes, the IDF's Ground Forces Commander noted that the most important ingredient of all is the investment of the Ground Forces in the quality of command and the training. “The quality of command is the flagship of the Ground Forces, and we will invest every effort in order to take it as far as possible”, noted Maj. Gen. Turgeman. “This year we markedly increased the level of difficulty of training exercises in the reserve brigades – including training exercises with live fire for entire reserve brigades, training which were not like these since the beginning of the last decade.”

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IDF Commandos in Action

I've had a lot of questions about this video from readers.

The tactics used are fairly accurate with a few exceptions.

The main issue I have with the way they portray the IDF Commandos is that IDF Commando's are taught to think outside the box and fight dynamically.

In the video the IDF are show shooting from a fixed position.

The one time the IDF operator moves (while pistol shooting) is when he really impresses the show's host.

Had the IDF Commando's been portrayed more accurately, they would have been shown in constant motion. Especially in the simulated firefight at the end of the episode.

The IDF Commando's tactics were meant to show a sampling of the many different IDF Special Forces units, not the IDF's Naval Commandos (IDF Flotilla 13 - Shayetet 13).

The tactical gear used by the IDF Commando's in the video is authentic.

The combat vest used is standard IDF Issue

The Rifles used in the video are the IWI Micro Galil,

which has recently been replaced in the IDF with the Micro Tavor.

Knives in the IDF vary depending on the unit

The uniforms were standard IDF Issue

US Navy Seals and IDF Commandos actually train together. Many US Military units spend time in Israel at IDF Bases learning the IDF's proven tactics.

If you have any specific questions, ask me in the comments and I'll respond.

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IDF Fields Merkava Tanks with M339 Kalanit 120mm Multi-Purpose round

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Armored Corps were recently equipped with Israel Military Industry's (IMI) new High Explosive Multi-Purpose (HE-MP) M339 tank round (Hebrew: Kalanit).

The unique, state-of-the-art tank round is designed for the Merkava Mk3 and Mk4 and worldwide Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) equipped with 120mm smooth bore guns.

The new High Explosive Multi-Purpose (HE-MP) M339 tank round is based on the knowledge, experience and successful implementation of IMI's 105mm APAM-MP-T M117/1 tank round which has been in use and combat proven by the IDF in recent years.

The newly developed tank round is based on the perception of using one kind of round against a wide range of targets and scenarios in the modern battlefield, ultimately decreasing the different kinds of tank rounds used before.

The fuse of the tank round is programmable after it is loaded in the chamber, enabling tank crewmen increased capability in both handling and in accomplishing their goals in all combat scenarios- against fortifications, urban structures, Light Armored Vehicles (LAVs), as well as, anti-tank and ambush infantry squads.

When used against fortified structures or bunkers, the round effectively penetrates the obstacle before detonating, scattering thousands of deadly fragments inside.

The M339, which is referred to by the IDF as the "Kalanit", has recently undergone successful field trials and has proven to be an important advantage for the Armored Corps in fulfilling their missions in the protection of the Israeli settlements around Gaza as it provides efficient and accurate hit capabilities, while significantly minimizing collateral damage.

120mm HE-MP-T, M339 Cartridge


Description:
• 120mm HE Multi Purpose M339 Cartridge
• Extremely effective against LAVs, bunkers and field fortification
and incapacitate infantry (especially Anti-tank squads - Ambush)
• Used for MOUT and asymmetric threats
• Excellent accuracy.
• Highly lethal against dismounted infantry.
• Long range disengagement.
• Programmable, multifunctional fuse with 3 modes of operation:
- Impact PDD – Point Detonation Delayed
- Impact PD – Point Detonation Super Quick
- Air Burst - AB
• Compatible with NATO 120-mm smooth bore tank guns,
L-44 and L-55.

Video of IMI's Tank round in action

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AK 47 rifle

I get lots of emails from readers asking about AKs. in Israel  Here in Israel we show respect for their creator, Mikhail Kalashnikov by calling them by his name, Kalashnikov.

The IDF has captured lots of AKs and uses them in the IDF Special forces.

For most of my readers the question is usually, "how can I upgrade my oldschool AK so it feels and shoots like a modern weapon?"


The NEW accessories that are available can really help take the AK's old school look and feel, and bring it into the 21st century.

 

With the recoil reduction buttstock

 

and all metal foregrip

 

the AK becomes an incredibly reliable modern weapon.


Add an ergo pistol grip, single or double point sling, foregrip, and your choice of flashlights, laser pointer, and optics you'll have a heavy caliber rifle with a completely modern look and feel.

 

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Tavor Rifles in India

India's navy marine commandos started using Israeli-made Tavor TAR-21 assault rifles and Galil sniper rifles this month after receiving the $4 million consignment in December.

Technicians from the manufacturer, Israel Military Industries, and the Indian Defense Ministry have been assembling and inspecting the rifles, readying them for induction, a spokesman for the navy's Marine Commandos, MARCOS, said.

India's Defense Ministry placed the order for the 500 TAR-21 rifles and 30 Galil rifles in 2008 with an eye to making them standard issue weapons for navy marine commandos. They've been using Indian-made Insas rifles and Russian Kalashnikov variants.

The Indian air force and army commandos already use the Galil sniper rifle and the TAR-21 -- often called the Tavor, short for Tavor Assault Rifle-21st century.  The Tavor is a bullpup assault rifle that uses 5.56mm NATO ammunition. The Tavor has a selective fire system -- semi-automatic mode, burst mode and full automatic fire.

In Israel, the Tavor has been used by Givati Brigade and Golani Brigade for several years and Nahal Brigade adopted it last year. IMI's Micro Tavor was recently chosen as the future assault rifle for the Israeli military.

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IDF Namer APC

The Namer (Hebrew for Leopard) APC is based on the chassis of Merkava series tanks. The Namer has the thick armor of the Merkava. The Namer, like the Merkava has it's engine is mounted in the front and door in the back of the vehicle. With the turret removed, a remotely controlled (from inside the vehicle) heavy machine-gun has been added.  

The Namer APC carries up to eleven people (a driver, gunner, vehicle commander and eight infantry). The passenger compartment is also equipped with a stretcher, that enables one casualty to be carried along with a full load of 11 troops. In addition to the remotely controlled 12.7mm machine-gun, there is also a roof hatch on the left forward part of the vehicle, for the commander to use, and also operate a 7.62mm machine-gun. The vehicle also has the Merkava battle management system, as well as four cameras providing 360 degree vision around the vehicle. The remotely controlled machine-gun has a night vision sight. The vehicle also has a toilet, an addition based on troop feedback (and many missions where they had to stay on board for up to 24 hours at a time in combat zones.)

Like the Merkava Mark IV, Namer has been designed for a high level of crew survival on the battlefield with modular armor, reinforced V-shaped belly armor pack, and NBC protection. The Namer is more heavily armored than the Merkava Mark IV, since, according to IDF Brigadier General Yaron Livnat, “The weight saved by eliminating the turret was ‘reinvested’ in beefing up the armor... this has resulted, with Namer being better protected than any other armored vehicle". It is also ready to be equipped with an active protection system. 

Namer is capable of maneuvering in difficult terrain, powered by the Teledyne Continental AVDS-1790-9AR 1,200 hp (895 kW) V12 air-cooled diesel engine of the Merkava Mark III.

The original Merkava Mark IV rear entrance was redesigned to be a wider door ramp with a sniper port. Two hatches are fitted on the roof, which is higher than Merkava's hull roof. Namer also shares a digital battlefield management system with Merkava Mark IV.

Currently the IDF Namer APC is one of the most protected APCs in the world. It provides infantry with the level of protection and mobility matching those of the latest main battle tanks.

 

 
Israel recently announced that the Merkava (Chariot) 4 tank and Namer (Leopard) APC (armored personnel carrier) were available for export sale.  The tank costs about $4 million, the APC about half that.

Until now, Israel has not exported the advanced tanks developed and produced by the Ministry of Defense through a special administration set up for this purpose, the Tank Program Administration. However, a few months ago, Ministry of Defense director general Udi Shani decided to approve such transactions in principle with friendly countries, subject to full coordination with the US administration and under the necessary supervision restrictions. 

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