Nel giugno del 2004, a Sderot, cittadina israeliana a ridosso della Striscia di Gaza, un razzo Qassam lanciato da Hamas uccise il piccolo Afik Ohayon, di soli quattro anni. Quell’episodio scosse l’opinione pubblica israeliana e colpì profondamente Daniel Gold, generale e capo del dipartimento Ricerca e Sviluppo del Ministero della Difesa. Figlio di sopravvissuti all’Olocausto, […]
In recent years, the increasing use of drones, both in the civil and military domains, has posed new challenges to national security. The Italian Armed Forces have recognised the need to develop and implement effective systems to counter these unconventional aerial threats. The Centre of Excellence Counter Mini/Micro Remotely Piloted Aircraft (C-M/M APR) in Sabaudia, [...]
Switzerland plans to purchase at least four IRIS-T SLM medium-range ground-based air defense systems, manufactured by the German company Diehl Defence. This was announced by Armasuisse, the Federal Office for Defense Procurement, confirming that negotiations with the manufacturer are currently at an advanced stage. The contract is expected to be signed in the third quarter of […]
