Named the Delilah-GL (ground launch), the missile could reach the
territory of all of Israel's neighbors with the exception of Iran.
Israel developed the new technology after a decade of unsuccessful
attempts to purchase surface-to-surface cruise missiles from the
United States.
The Delilah-GL (ground launch) missile is an adaptation of its
air-launched predecessor, Jane said, quoting officials at Israel
Military Industries (IMI), where the missile is manufactured.
The missile, powered by a turbojet engine has a range of 155 miles,
IMI reported, but defense officials revealed to Jane's that the
missile could reach "well beyond 300 kilometers (180 miles)."
IMI and Israel would not comment on the missile's payload capacity,
but the Delilah air-to-surface missile is based on the GL which can
carry up to a 30-kilogram (66-pound) high-explosive warhead or a
range of other payloads.
Many of the Israeli companies at image have demonstrated modern
Homeland Security and Defense solutions in Paris at the Eurosatory
2004 Exhibit.
Common denominators are:
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles & UAV Technology
IMI'S Laser Guided Mortar Round
IMI'S Tavor - The Most Advanced Assault Rifle in the World
The Tavor rifle, the fruit of development by Israel Military
Industries is rated as the best assault rifle in the world.
The Tavor will enter operational service in the IDF in the coming
year. The rifle is currently competing in tenders held by modern
armies across the globe.
For the first time in the history of the development of a weapon in
Israel, ergonomic engineers were partners in the development of a
rifle. This was done with the aim of planning the weapon as a perfect
combination of a soldier and his rifle. This combination affords both
accuracy and the ability to operate the weapon in difficult
conditions and turns the rifle into "part of the soldiers body".
The Tavor is a lightweight rifle. Its basic weight is 3.7 kg and it
is 72 cm long. The rifle is equipped with an advanced optical sight
that is named "integral red dot", when the dot integrates with the
target the bullet hits the target with a high degree of accuracy.
The rifle can be equipped with a laser beam that is beamed onto the
target and the bullets will hit the place where the red dot
indicates. The Tavor is suitable for fighting in conditions of
darkness and allows an infantryman who is sent out on a night mission
to dismount the night vision scope from his helmet, and to mount it
on the rifle and to use the red dot sight even in the dark.
The Tavor fires standard 5.56 mm caliber ammunition. The rifle has a
magazine that holds 30 cartridges and it has a rate of fire of 850
rounds per minute. The rifle's recoil is minimal (with no blow to the
shoulder) thanks to the structure of the butt and the operating
mechanism. The trigger is to be found on the front part of the rifle
and this allows recocking without the need to remove the rifle from
the shoulder, so that the soldier can operate the rifle in every
situation with maximum efficiency.
The Tavor has a unique innovation - a center of gravity at the back
of the rifle. When charging, every soldier has a natural tendency to
push the rifle forward. A center of gravity at the rear of the rifle
makes it easier for the soldier to keep the rifle in a firing
position. Another advantage - for left handed soldiers is that it
takes only takes a few minutes for the rifle to be adjusted for use
by left- handed soldiers.
The Micro Tavor, which is configured for use by Special Forces, is a
continuation of the Tavor family, which is now in the final stages of
development. The model has smaller dimensions, its length is only 56
cm and its weight is 3 kg. This model is also suitable for use in
open areas and was adapted and developed especially for special
missions, for fighting in built up areas and for close quarter
fighting. The Micro Tavor is intended to fire 5.56 mm caliber bullets
and has been especially adapted to be able to fire 9 mm bullets as
well, using a conversion kit.
Israeli-made UAV Protects Normandy Ceremonies
The French Army bought an Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) Hunter UAV
system several years ago, and has been operating the system
successfully ever since. On the basis of this success, the French
Army has been shown interest in procuring more advanced IAI UAV's.
Colonel Marc Timbert, commander of the French Army UAV unit, says the
Israeli UAV was also used at the G8 conference in Evian last year, in
order to spot illegal demonstrators at the venue.
New Missile Developed
Israel's Military Industries has developed its first
surface-to-surface cruise missile with a range of at least 180 miles,
according to a report prepared by Jane's Defense Weekly.
Homeland security and defense have caught the attention of defense
administrations around the globe, as the growing threat from
international and domestic terrorism proliferated worldwide. Hot
issues are border defenses, surveillance of coastlines,
transportation security, including railways, shipping, airports and
airlines; protection of cargo, sensitive economic infrastructure
objects, and command, control and coordination between first
responders, these all are receiving high priorities on current and
projected national security programs. Israel has dealt with terror
attacks since its establishment as a independent state. Despite those
continuous threats, Israel maintained its national security by the
evolution and employment of comprehensive counter-terror doctrine,
which utilized sophisticated means to secure borders and sensitive
installations, collect process and disseminate vital intelligence and
intercept, disrupt and apprehend terrorists before they reach their
targets.
* Border protection and control
* Ballistic protection for soldiers and vehicles
* Protection against chemical and biological threats
* Terrorist countermeasures
As the world pioneer in UAV technology, Israel gathered extensive
operational use in the operation of unmanned air vehicles (UAV) and
advanced payloads in support of combat missions over land, sea and
air. UAVs are currently offering a wide range of services, including
intelligence gathering, targeting and force protection for the
tactical, operational and strategic levels. Each mission requires a
different profile and capabilities, characterized by flight
operational range and mission endurance, payload type and weight.
UAV systems manufacturers at Eurosatory 2004, such as IAI/Malat and
Elbit System and RAFAEL design their systems to comply with four
specific mission profiles: Strategic, Division and corps level,
tactical brigade level and "over the hill" very short range assets.
The latest additions to Israel's UAV families are the miniature UAVs,
developed by IAI, RAFAEL and Elbit Systems. These small UAVs provide
"over the hill" or "around the cornet" intelligence. In this category
of UAV, IAI is developing a wide range of mini and micro UAVs such as
the Mosquito, Birdy and Spythere, hand launched mini and micro UAVs,
which will operate in support of special forces teams, company and
battalion levels. Elbit systems is offering the Skylark, a hand
launched mini UAV, capable of missions at a maximum range of 10km and
duration of 2-3 hours. RAFAEL is offering a different approach - the
canister-launched Skylite UAV, which can be fired from launchers
installed on tanks, APCs or carried in back-packs.
The strategic platforms supporting the theater level are represented
by IAI/Malat Heron and Elbit System's Hermes 1500. Both are designed
for medium altitude, long endurance missions and employ multiple
payloads. The traditional tactical role is represented by Malat's
Searcher II, enhanced multi-payload capable platform and Elbit's
Hermes 450 operated at division and corps level. These systems are
also designed to fly on extended missions at medium altitude, and
carry multiple payloads. Close-range UAVs are supporting the
brigades, are represented with Elbit's Hermes 180 and IAI I-View
systems, designed for autonomous operation in the field, automatic
catapult assisted launch and use parachute, airbags or parafoil
recovery.
The Israel Military Industry's laser guided mortar round can be fired
for distances of up to 10 km and is intended for use against Armored
fighting vehicles, emplacements, ground forces and other targets. It
is a unique ammunition that was developed for use by forces fighting
on the conventional battlefield as well as for fighting in built up
areas because of the round's extreme accuracy.
It was shown for the first time at the Eurosatory Exhibition
The laser guided mortar round has diameter of 120 mm and can carry a
range of alternative warheads- anti-personnel, anti-tank, against
buildings, bunkers and many more.
The round is adjustable to fit any 120 mm mortar that is towed by a
vehicle or mounted on an APC. The round's ability to strike its
target accurately and to damage it whilst minimizing damage to the
surrounding area results in a marked reduction in the quantity of
munitions that the logistics train has to supply to the battlefield.
The mortar round is suitable for operational use by any modern army
that is equipped with laser target finders.
Hebrew daily "Yediot Ahronot" reports that there is an Israeli
connection to the D-Day 60th anniversary ceremonies. The French Army
used an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) as a key component of
the huge deployment to protect the participants at the ceremonies at
the Normandy beaches. The UAV flew over the ceremonies, which were
attended by numerous heads of states and other dignitaries,
monitoring all suspicious movement.