Monthly Archives: June 2011

The best defence

Israel’s football team may be a bit “leaky” at the back, but IMI’s Porcupine Quill anti-tank missiles let nothing pass. It works in all weathers, at night, prevents shrapnel and identifies the source of attack. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000656409&fid=1725

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An Israeli Airbus

The aircraft manufacturer Airbus has joined forces with Israel Aircraft Industries to build a new airborne early warning and control aircraft. It is a derivative of Airbus’ C-295 passenger and cargo plane. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4085374,00.html

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Israelis show off in Paris

The 49th International Paris Air Show featured 15 Israeli companies demonstrating some of Israel’s top defence systems. Stars included “Windbreaker”, “Magic Wand” and “Iron Dome”. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4085060,00.html

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Quality images from Space

Just a short video to give some idea of the phenomenal success of Israel’s satellite industry. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy1ZLw-eC0w&NR=1

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Already innovating

Two start-ups working at the AT&T centre are SundaySky, which is developing an automated video solution for information, and Ringbow, which is building peripheral devices for touch screens. Another R&D Centre. This time it’s the US giant General Electric (GE) … Continue reading

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Innovating in Ra’anana

The new AT&T Foundry innovation centre enables Israeli start-ups and developers to work with AT&T. The centre is located at Israel’s Amdocs premises, in what used to be their gym. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000654932&fid=1725

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More chips to China

Israel’s Tower Semiconductor Ltd has been selected by China’s SWID to develop its high-performance Radio Frequency (RF) integrated circuits for walkie-talkies. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000655965&fid=1725

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Finding French forces

Israel’s Elbit systems subsidiary, Elisra, will supply hundreds of its unique AN/PRC-684 personal locator search and rescue (SAR) beacons to the French Air Force, Army, and Navy. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000655403&fid=1725

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South Korea want Iron Dome

Under threat from their North Korean adversities, South Korea sees Israel’s successful Iron Dome missile defence system as a potential lifesaver. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4083719,00.html

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Alabama will be safer now

Israel’s Promisec has signed a deal with the State of Alabama to install security compliance software. The system will alert management to irregularities in the security of their systems. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000656310&fid=1725

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