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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.

Elbit Systems safe grenade. Credit: Courtesy.
Feature
Safe-grenade production program up and running at disability center
Kfar Idud, a housing complex in Netanya for Israeli adults with learning disabilities, has begun assembling a component of a specially made grenade that will not detonate if hit by gunfire, named after fallen Israeli soldier Eliraz Peretz.
July 24, 2020
Yaakov Lappin
A view of a Plataine manufacturing plant. Plataine’s optimization systems have been installed in heavy industrial plants, such as wind-turbine manufacturing, automotive supplies, furniture manufacturers and civilian-aircraft production sites. Credit: Courtesy.
Israel News
Despite global uncertainty, some Israeli companies view China as major growth market
“Israelis have a positive reputation for innovation in China,” an executive from a cyber-security company tells JNS, with Israeli firms supplying a range of advanced products in China—from “smart factories” to protecting online ads.
July 21, 2020
Yaakov Lappin
IRGC
World News
How Iran uses charities and humanitarian organizations as cover to export its revolution
A new report is calling on the U.S. to designate three Iranian organizations as terror groups.
July 15, 2020
Yaakov Lappin
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Israel News
Israeli defense companies team up with UAE firm to develop breakthrough coronavirus technology
The solutions are geared not only to help both countries, but to aid in the global battle against the COVID-19 pandemic and improve the health-care situation of the entire region.
July 14, 2020
Yaakov Lappin
Lt. Col. Yotam Burstein, commanding officer of the IDF Artillery Corps Training Battalion. Credit: IDF Spokesperson’s Unit.
Feature
Artillery battalion commander: ‘There is no scenario the IDF prepares for that doesn’t include us’
Lt. Col. Yotam Burstein, commanding officer of the IDF Artillery Corps Training Battalion, tells JNS about preparing future combat soldiers for encountering enemies “from any direction.”
July 9, 2020
Yaakov Lappin
Israel's “Ofek 16” reconnaissance satellite is launched from a site in central Israel on July 6, 2020. Credit: Israel Aerospace Industries.
Israel News
New Israeli spy satellite set to provide powerful intelligence edge over adversaries
The “Ofek 16” satellite, launched by the Ministry of Defense and Israel Aerospace Industries, will improve Israel’s ability to monitor activities of the Iranian-Shi’ite axis throughout the Middle East.
July 8, 2020
Yaakov Lappin
Anti-aircraft guns at Iran’s Natanz uranium enrichment facility. Credit: Hamed Saber via Wikimedia Commons.
Israel News
Following increased pressure, Tehran ‘could respond, make mistakes,’ says ex-defense official
Israeli Col. (res.) Ehud Evental: All signs point to Natanz blast being deliberate attack • Iran’s next steps regarding its nuclear program could be crucial developments.
July 6, 2020
Yaakov Lappin
The IAI development team behind the 3D-printed UAV. Credit: Israel Aerospace Industries.
Israel News
Israeli Defense Ministry, Aerospace Industries develop first 3D-printed UAV
The UAV, dubbed “SkysPrinter,” is a small system designed to take part in combat operations. Larger systems could be produced in the future.
June 24, 2020
Yaakov Lappin
A visual of the IAI's modeling that predicts changes in the medical status of COVID-19 patients using AI. Credit: Courtesy.
Israel News
New model by Israel Aerospace Industries uses AI to forecast changes in COVID-19 patients
IAI’s experience in using innovative algorithms meant that it could make a natural transition to the medical world.
June 18, 2020
Yaakov Lappin
A view of an IDF soldier taking part in the virtual conference with allies. Credit: IDF Spokesperson’s Unit.
Israel News
IDF hosts virtual conference with militaries worldwide to discuss pandemic insights
Lt. Col. O, an officer from the IDF’s J6 and Cyber Defense Directorate, told JNS about efforts to create “a community of knowledge that knows how to share information in the context of the current times.”
June 17, 2020
Yaakov Lappin
An F-35A Lightning II aircraft from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, fires an AIM 120 missile at the Utah Test and Training Range on Aug. 17, 2017. Credit: U.S. Department of Defense/Scott Wolff.
Israel News
Defense experts sound alarm on ‘critical shortfall’ of US weapons stockpile in Israel
A new report from JINSA found that the U.S. stockpile is falling “dangerously short of meeting its stated purpose to support Israel’s efforts” as threats from Iran and Hezbollah intensify.
June 16, 2020
Yaakov Lappin
An Israel Aerospace Industries display. Source: Israel Aerospace Industries via Facebook.
Israel News
Despite pandemic, top Israeli aerospace firm reports record sales and exports
Israel’s state-owned defense company is following a new strategy that calls for streamlining and technological versatility, and is monitoring its business environment for pandemic effects.
June 10, 2020
Yaakov Lappin
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