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Yaakov Lappin

Yaakov Lappin

Yaakov Lappin is an Israel-based military affairs correspondent and analyst. He is the in-house analyst at the Miryam Institute; a research associate at the Alma Research and Education Center; and a research associate at the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies at Bar-Ilan University. He is a frequent guest commentator on international television news networks, including Sky News and i24 News. Lappin is the author of Virtual Caliphate: Exposing the Islamist State on the Internet. Follow him at: www.patreon.com/yaakovlappin.

The Home Front Command teamed up with Magen David Adom and the Health Ministry to practice evacuating via ambulance 35 simulated patients from the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya to the Shaare Tzedek Medical Center in Jerusalem. Credit: IDF Spokesperson’s Office.
Israel News
Boosting its readiness, IDF Home Front Command simulates war scenario for medical system
“The idea of the drill was to examine how we provide solutions so that basic services keep can keep running for civilians and information keeps flowing,” said Col. Dr. Tomer Koler, chief medical officer of the Home Front Command.
Nov. 9, 2021
Yaakov Lappin
An illustration of the Carmel future combat vehicle. Credit: Israel Aerospace Industries.
Israel News
Israel’s Carmel future combat vehicle concept uses artificial intelligence to locate enemy
Yoav Turgeman, CEO of Elta Systems: AI-powered ground vehicles will begin fulfilling missions much like drones began in air forces.
Nov. 5, 2021
Yaakov Lappin
Israel Aeropsace Industries' Tecsar radar observation satelite. Credit: Courtesy.
Israel News
Dubai space-related conference showcases array of Israeli observation satellites
An Israel Aerospace Industries representative says the company also exhibited a new mini-communication satellite concept and cloud computing-based ground station for processing information from satellites, saying access to the United Arab Emirates “is a moving development.”
Nov. 1, 2021
Yaakov Lappin
Petrochemical Complexes in Iran
Israel News
Cyber attack on Iranian fuel highlights sensitive domestic pressure point
The reported attack’s messaging is designed to tell Iranians that their regime is not infallible, while the disruption to the gas-pump supply underscores an issue that’s led to destabilization in the past.
Oct. 26, 2021
Yaakov Lappin
United Arab Emirates Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Al Alawi was welcomed to Israel by Israeli Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin. Credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit.
Israel News
UAE Air Force commander makes historic visit to IAF’s Blue Flag drill
Blue Flag, the most advanced international exercise the Israeli Air Force has hosted to date, saw British and Indian squadrons fly with them for the first time; Israeli F-35 pilot tells JNS about “many common experiences” that emerged during talks with visiting Italian F-35 pilots.
Oct. 26, 2021
Yaakov Lappin
A view of nuclear centrifuges at the Iran nuclear energy exhibition at the Islamic Revolution & Holy Defense Museum in 2018. Credit: Inspired by Maps/Shutterstock.
U.S. News
Three plans to deal with Iran’s nuclear program: Which one will go into effect?
Iran’s uranium enrichment activities are at their most advanced stage to date, as Tehran benefits from a current status quo that lacks maximum pressure or terms associated with a new deal.
Oct. 21, 2021
Yaakov Lappin
The funeral in Tehran of Maj. Gen. Qassem Suleimani, head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force, Jan. 7, 2020. Credit: Saeediex/Shutterstock.
World News
Nearly two years after Soleimani assassination, IRGC takes over roles reserved for Quds Force
The July drone strike on the “Mercer Street” oil tanker, for example, was carried out directly by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps; IRGC Quds Force Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani would have insisted on a proxy strike instead.
Oct. 19, 2021
Yaakov Lappin
File photo: Oracle corporate headquarters in Silicon Valley, Calif. Credit: Ken Wolter/Shutterstock.
News
First underground data center in Israel built to ‘withstand missiles and car bombs’
The reinforced underground facility unveiled by Oracle—nine floors underground—is geared to enable business continuity in all kinds of emergencies, said a company executive.
Oct. 18, 2021
Yaakov Lappin
Israeli Air Force F-16 fighter jets, May 9, 2019. Photo by Moshe Shai/Flash90.
Israel News
Israel ‘must continue mowing the lawn,’ disrupt Iranian weapons-smuggling
After Syrian sources said Israeli Air Force jets bombed a target in Palmyra, Iranian-backed Shi’ite militias have threatened revenge—and those threats are not always empty, warned Maj. (res.) Tal Beeri of the Alma Center.
Oct. 14, 2021
Yaakov Lappin
The REX MK II, armed with remote-controlled weapons systems. Credit: Courtesy of Israel Aerospace Industries.
Israel News
Israel Aerospace Industries puts latest unmanned battle vehicle on display in Washington
The Rex MK II can move autonomously on rough terrain, fire on targets, transfer logistics and gather intelligence; it can also carry water, food and ammunition through enemy territory.
Oct. 11, 2021
Yaakov Lappin
The Assault Rifle Combat Application System (ACRAS) is “a step change in the lethality, mission effectiveness and survivability of dismounted soldiers in both day and night,” said the company. Credit: Courtesy.
Israel News
New rifle computer systems extend AI revolution to infantry soldiers
Elbit’s ARCAS allows soldiers to shoot from around a corner; the company says it offers ballistic correction, automatic motion detection and the detection of enemy fire sources.
Oct. 6, 2021
Yaakov Lappin
View of the port in Gaza City on Aug. 13, 2020. Photo by Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90.
Israel News
Expert says Gaza seaport in Sinai could boost Strip’s economy, preserve Israel’s security
For Palestinians, a seaport represents a key symbol and critical engine for future development, though Hamas continuing to smuggle materials for the production of rockets remains an obstacle, said Asaf Ashar, emeritus research professor at the National Ports and Waterways Institute USA.
Sept. 30, 2021
Yaakov Lappin
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