Arie Egozi

-The writer is an Israel-based freelance journalist. The views expressed are of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda

MTCR’s Efficiency Decline Was Visible at World Defense Show 2026

Tel Aviv: The Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) is dead. Those who still believed in its efficiency could see it buried in Saudi Arabia’s World Defense Show.  An informal export-control club, the Missile Technology Control...

Significant Leap: Rafael David’s Sling Upgraded After Completing Series of Tests Successfully

Tel Aviv: Based on lessons from recent use in the war with Iran, the Rafael David's Sling has been upgraded The Israeli Missile Defence Organisation (IMDO) within the Directorate of Defence Research & Development (DDR&D)...

Russian Loitering Weapon RUS-PE Imitates UVision’s Hero-90: Israeli Defence Sources

Tel Aviv: Israeli defence sources say that the Russian RUS-PE loitering weapon is based on the design of the Israeli Hero-90 made by UVision. As per these sources, both are soldier-portable loitering weapon systems fired...

SpaceX Ramps Up Internet Access Restrictions on Starlink Terminals Operating in Ukraine

Tel Aviv: SpaceX restricted internet access for Starlink terminals operating in Ukraine at speeds of more than 75 miles per hour. The restriction is intended to prevent the system from being used on fast-moving...

Elbit Systems to Develop Next-Gen IDF’s Digital Ground Army ‘Tzayad’

Tel Aviv: Israeli company Elbit Systems will develop the next generation of the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) digital ground army (Tzayad). Elbit Systems has been awarded several contracts with an aggregate amount of over $100...

US Air Force to Implement Changes Made by Israeli Air Force in F-35 Aircraft

Tel Aviv: The US Air Force will implement many of the changes the Israeli Air Force made to its F-35. These changes enabled the attack on the Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025. Israel’s unique...

US to Enhance Production of Air Defence Systems, Lockheed Martin Signs Framework Agreement with DoW to Quadruple THAAD Interceptors

Tel Aviv: The continued tensions in the Middle East have spurred the enhanced production of US made air defence systems.  Lockheed Martin signed a framework agreement with the Department of War (DoW) to quadruple the...

BIRD Aerosystems Secures International Contract to Supply SPREOS DIRCM Systems for Helicopter Upgrade Programme in Asia-Pacific

Tel Aviv: Israeli company BIRD Aerosystems has secured a tens-of-millions of US dollar contract to supply its advanced SPREOS DIRCM (Directed Infrared Countermeasure) systems for the Helicopter Upgrade Programme in the Asia Pacific Region.  The...

Elbit Systems’ Subsidiary Contracted by Chilean Army for Upgrading and Enhancing Simulator System for Marder 1A3 IFV Fleet

Tel Aviv: Chile has recently contracted an Elbit Systems subsidiary to upgrade and enhance a simulator system for its Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles, effectively purchasing an Elbit simulator solution for the Chilean Army. Elbit...

Iran Threatens US and Israel with Dirty Bomb Usage

Tel Aviv: Iran is threatening the US and Israel to attack US forces in the region and Israeli targets if President Trump gives the order to start an operation aimed at eliminating the regime...

IMOD-DPD Issues Multi-year Order Worth $183 Million for Elbit Systems’ Air Munitions 

Tel Aviv: The Israel Ministry of Defence (IMOD)-Defence Procurement Directorate (DPD) has issued a multi-year order for air munitions manufactured by Elbit Systems, valued at approximately $183 million. Elbit Systems specialises in the design, development,...

Ben-Gurion University and Boeing Announce Research Collaboration Focused on Advancing Cybersecurity Capabilities for Next-Gen Aviation and Aerospace Systems

Tel Aviv: Israel is a world power in Cybersecurity. Ben-Gurion University (BGU) in Israel and Boeing, announced the establishment of a pioneering research collaboration focused on advancing cybersecurity capabilities for next-generation aviation and aerospace...

Elbit Systems Awarded $228 Million Contract to Supply Iron Fist APS for US Army Bradley Fighting Vehicle

Tel Aviv: Israeli company Elbit Systems has been awarded a $228 million contract to supply the company's Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS) for the US Army Bradley Fighting vehicle. The contract will be...
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