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.
Speaking at ceremony inaugurating massive defense infrastructure initiative intended to end threat of cross-border tunnel attacks by Hamas, Defense Minister Benny Gantz says, "Daily routine is our victory, and terrorist groups' biggest enemy."
The IDF's Center of Encryption and Information Security has been around since Israel's inception and its operations are growing to match the digital age.
"The IDF officials held an operational and strategic meeting to discuss the challenges facing both militaries, and deepened operational readiness through strategic dialogue," the IDF says in a statement.
The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem has raised funds from Christians worldwide in the past six months since Operation Guardian of the Walls in Gaza.
As a result of the historic decision, the Israel Police's Counter Terror Unit, a world-leader in counter-terrorism operations, will receive additional responsibilities and funding.
Foreign media reports that Morocco plans to manufacture Harop kamikaze drones using technology from Israel Aerospace Industries. IAI: No comment.
Deputy Intelligence Officer Maj. A of 36th Armored Division said in next war, Shiite group will look for rapid “victory picture."
Combat navigator Maj. Y. will oversee a squadron of navigator cadets at an advanced stage of training.
Plurality of all Jewish Israelis surveyed, 47%, say they support transitioning the Israel Defense Forces into a professional military, while 42% oppose the move. At 80%, Haredim were most likely to support a career army.
