Elbit Systems
The Israel military is said to have used UAVs such as Elbit Systems’ Hermes 450 and Hermes 900 to carry out targeted assassinations.
The company touted the Aerospike missile’s lightweight design, lengthy range of 30 kilometers (18.5 miles), high precision and ability to operate in a GPS-denied environment.
The “Edge of Tomorrow” innovation program will see high-tech systems improve situational awareness and lethality in urban-warfare settings.
“The laser is a game-changer thanks to its easily operated system and significant economic advantages,” says Brig. Gen. Yaniv Rotem.
Elbit Systems UK will supply its Torch-X solution for Canada’s Airspace Coordination Center Modernization project.
The certificate, awarded to Elbit’s Starliner UAS after a six-year review, “included thousands of man hours, dozens of audits, laboratory tests, ground tests, intensive flight tests and thousands of documents.”
The Israeli Defense Ministry described a technological breakthrough in electric-sourced laser beams that created a new level of precision.
It is intended “to help scientists in understanding the creation of heavy elements, black holes and gravitational waves, and to discover astronomical phenomena such as supernovas (star explosions).”
The Albatross system “enables commanders and operators to receive a common operational picture,” which combines underwater sensors and sea-surface monitoring, according to the company.
Elbit subsidiary wins $53 million contract with UAE Air Force
Under the five-year deal, Elbit Systems Emirates will supply the UAE Air Force with anti-missile and electronic warfare systems to protect its Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft.
The autonomous “Rook,” unveiled in November by Elbit Systems and Roboteam, can evacuate soldiers, carry equipment, act as a “mothership” for drones and small robots, and fire on targets after approval by a human operator.
“Rook” features autonomous capabilities, can evacuate injured soldiers from the battlefield and perform intelligence-gathering missions.
