The main difficulty facing the IDF in its fight to combat deadly rock-throwers is the lack of intelligence, both before and after an incident occurs. New pilot programs now in the field are using groundbreaking technology to take the fight to the enemy before he strikes.
"The development of Arrow-4 together with our American partners ... will prepare us for the future battlefield and evolving threats in the Middle East and beyond," Defence Minister Benny Gantz said in a statement.
One deal finalized by Israel and US officials, it would be the first foreign military sale to the Jewish state under the Biden administration.
Drill "simulates combat scenarios and will test all components in the IAF's core missions, including maintaining aerial superiority, protecting the country’s skies, as well as strike capabilities and intelligence-gathering."
Director of Military Intelligence Maj. Gen. Tamir Hayman says organizational and perceptual changes, based on new technological advancements, have proven very successful in the field.
Recently declassified operation reveals that IDF special forces neutralized large explosive devices on the Israel-Syria border, placed by local residents likely working for Iran's infamous Quds Force.
Finance Ministry that opposed the move. Deal includes procuring warplanes, refueling planes and helicopters from the United States.
The upgraded version of the short- and mid-range defense system is expected to become fully operational soon, Defense Ministry says.
The IDF says the purpose of the massive drill is "to improve the readiness and ability of the of the military."The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are planning to conduct large-scale military exercises this summer in drills meant to simulate a war on multiple fronts.
IDF says tanks fire at Hamas positions in retaliation for Monday's attack, which caused no damage.
