Toronto-based Awz Ventures teams up with Israel's Defense Ministry to "address the needs of the security industry by investing in existing companies and creating companies together from scratch."
According to Charles B. Perkins, director for US-Israel Security Policy at the Jewish Institute for National Security of America, while the two militaries have a long record of cooperation and coordination in joint exercises and air-missile defense planning, “this new agreement and the decision to publicly disclose it takes place within the context of some significant recent trends."
Over 300 young women to begin their Border Police training. Due to high demand, the corps is planning to form two additional companies, which for the first time in its history will consist of a majority of female officers.
Brig. Gen. (res.) Dr. Sasson Hadad, a former financial adviser to the Chief of Staff, says plans for military spending could fall short, adding, "It is difficult to assess the extent to which force build-up plans will be affected, although it is clear they will be affected."
Elite unit awarded special commendation for achievements in crime-fighting, counterterrorism, civil service, and functional prominence.
Lockheed Martin and General Electric are the prime contractors on the deal that will see the US sell Israel 18 Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopters.
In addition to equipping the IDF to handle current threats, budget also provides for home front, treatment of wounded veterans, and scholarships for veterans of military and national service.
Lt. Col. G. will soon be prompted to the rank of colonel and head Unit 8200's artificial intelligence and information superiority revolution, IDF says.
Brig.-Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi becomes second woman to earn the rank of major general in the IDF.
"Blue Guardian" maneuvers to stretch across two weeks and include teams from the US, UK, Germany, Italy, and France. Exercise has "strategic importance" over the close ties the IAF maintains with foreign counterparts. "Israel is a pioneer in the field of UAVs," Air Force commander says.