Cross Functional Team (CFT) Archives

Comprehensive Upgrade Plan for F-16C/D Fighter Jets Prepared by Israeli Air Force and IAI

Arie Egozi - September 19, 2025

Tel Aviv: The Israeli Air Force (IAF) together with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have prepared a comprehensive upgrade plan for the force's Lockheed Martin F-16C/D. The Israeli plan to upgrade its F-16C fighters centres on...

Rafael’s FireFly to Revolutionise Infantry Doctrines in Urban Close-Combat, Used Recently in IDF Operation

Arie Egozi - July 7, 2023

Tel Aviv: During the recent Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) operation in the Genin refugee camp in the West Bank, some of the special commando units used the Rafael FireFly personal loitering weapon system. FireFly (Maoz)...

Rafael’s SPIKE FIRELFY Loitering Munition Evaluated by the US Army

Arie Egozi - May 11, 2022

Tel Aviv: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and its US subsidiary RSGS demonstrated the SPIKE FIRELFY loitering munition at the Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment 2022 (also known as AEWE). AEWE 2022 is a collaborative venue...