Ministry of Defense
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http://www.mod.gov.il/ 06-07-2016 12:19:19
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Installed aboard the Israeli Navy's corvettes, meet the Barak-8 Air & Missile Defense System 🚢
Developed by DDR&D (MAFAT), Israel Aerospace Industries and India's DRDO, the system protects against a variety of aerial platforms, in both land and naval scenarios.
Director General of the IMOD, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Eyal Zamir, met with senior officials from the U.S. Department of State, led by Counselor of the U.S. Department of State, Mr. Derek Chollet.
📸U.S. DOS
The system that turns every soldier into a sniper: SMASH is an electro-optic system that fits onto assault rifles & dramatically improves accuracy in all situations. The system, developed by SMARTSHOOTER, is directed & funded by the Israel Ministry of Defense's DDR&D (MAFAT).
RAFAEL, together with the IMOD DDR&D, successfully completed a SPYDER air defense system test in its latest, unique configuration - All In One. The test included the interception of a UAV in a challenging operational scenario, achieving a direct & effective hit
📸Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
Maybe you've heard of the Arrow 3, but what do you know about Arrow 2? 🚀
Developed by the DDR&D's IMDO and the U.S. MDA, Israel Aerospace Industries is the system’s prime contractor. Its C&C center, radar system & interceptor were developed and manufactured by Elbit Systems and IAI.
IMoD Director General MG (Res.) Eyal Zamir toured the IWI - Israel Weapons Industry factory today as part of a series of visits to defense industries supporting the IDF's needs. IWI, a part of the SK group, has provided thousands of weapons to the IDF & Israeli security forces during the ongoing war
How much do you really know about the Iron Dome system safeguarding Israel's skies? 🚀
The IMDO under DDR&D (MAFAT) led the development of the Iron Dome with primary contractor Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, radar developer Israel Aerospace Industries & developer of the command and control center mPrest.