New Israeli Mortar Shell to Be Used by US Military
The shell, which is equipped with GPS technology to direct it precisely to
its target, is expected to be used by battalions of the US military in
Afghanistan
Nir Kosti, Bamahane 01 September 2009 , 13:57
http://dover.idf.il/IDF/English/News/the_Front/09/09/0101.htm
In the last few weeks, a new mortar shell was successfully tested by the
Raytheon Company. The mortar shell is part of the Guided Accuracy system,
which is produced by the Israel Military Industries (IMI). The system is
directed by GPS and has new abilities considered very accurate. The modern
technology allows soldiers to navigate the course of the mortar shell to the
target through a GPS system, up to a distance of ten meters from the
launching point.
The mortar shell is expected to be used by battalions of the US military,
among other things in the framework of the military operations in
Afghanistan. "This is the only mortar shell worldwide that reaches such high
accuracy," Bill Peterson, the director of the project at Raytheon pointed
out. "The mortar shell has the ability to cope in an advanced way with wind
and stormy weather in the mountains. We are ready to quickly deliver the
system to be used by the forces in the Afghan mountains," he added. A member
of the IMI claims that the system could also be used by the IDF, and
according to him, the IDF might purchase it within the next few years.
The system was tested by the US military throughout the last few weeks.
During the tests, the shells were fired at a variety of targets in
mountainous areas. The shells were fired under conditions similar to battle,
including extreme temperatures, and the mortar shell hit precisely seven out
of eight times.
IMI chairman Avner Raz is satisfied with the results of the tests and
explains that the development of new technology for combat soldiers has
become a supreme objective of the strategic program of IMI. The CEO of IMI,
Avi Felder, concluded that the success of Raytheon's demonstration helps
both companies. -16i jets grounded after malfunction
IAF fighter plane performs emergency landing after discovering dangerous technical error in motor; all planes of same type grounded for inspection
Hanan Greenberg YNET Published: 09.02.09, 22:05 / Israel News
www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3771437,00.html
The Air Force decided to ground its F-16i (Storm) fighter jets Wednesday
after a malfunction occurred in one of the planes during a routine test
flight.
The IAF has estimated that the jets will return to fly in the next few days,
after the preliminary investigation is completed.
The malfunction occurred around noon when during a test flight the crew
discovered a rare technical error affecting the plane's only motor.
The crew contacted a nearby base and described the malfunction to air
traffic controllers, who told the pilot to switch off the engine and attempt
an emergency landing without it.
The crew managed to execute this order while emergency forces stood by at
the base, and the jet remained undamaged. The Air Force commended the crew
on their work and established a probing committee to investigate the
incident.
The IAF has grounded all F-16i jets following the malfunction in order to
carry out technical inspections. The planes are grounded for test flight
purposes only, and will still be used for operational needs.
Early this year the IAF finished receiving 102 new F-16i jets, the army's
newest planes.
IAI to Introduce the JUMPER -- A New Autonomous Artillery for the Ground Forces
(Source: Israel Aerospace Industries; issued Sept. 2, 2009)
www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/107739/iai-to-unveil-autonomous-missile-artillery.html
BEN GURION INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Israel --- Israel Aerospace Industries
(IAI) is introducing the JUMPER system, a new autonomous artillery for the
ground forces, at the 3rd Army & Defense Conference & Exhibition at Latrun,
Israel.
The JUMPER is a missile that "jump" out of a vertical launch hive to
precisely strike targets at ranges of up to 50 Km
The JUMPER system contains eight canistered missiles and one integrated
command and control unit that are arranged in each JUMPER 3X3 hive. Overall
dimensions are: 1.4X1.4X2m. The system requires no operating crew and no
special launching platform. Pinpoint accuracy and short time of flight make
the JUMPER a perfect solution for the autonomous fire support to the Ground
Forces.
The missile is 1800 mm long, has a diameter of 150 mm, and weighs 63 kg. The
missile is equipped with a GPS/INS and 4 steering fins at its tail. In
addition, the missile can home to a laser designation. The JUMPER system
provides the maneuvering force commander with autonomous, immediate, and
precise fire - regardless of weather and visibility conditions.
Thus, a significant effect is achieved against a variety of target types,
especially in urban operations where collateral damage is a major concern.
The missile is armed with several possible warheads for fire missions that
require prompt and accurate response.
Major General (Ret.) Eyal Ben-Reuven - Deputy, Northern Command, during the
2nd Lebanon War, said: "The JUMPER's unique mode of operation is very
relevant to the asymmetric warfare characteristics of the complex
battlefield under which the IDF (Israeli Defense Force) and other modern
armies have to operate. The system, using the autonomous vertical launch
hive, enables investment of 90% of the budget in the effect rather than in
platforms and personnel."
With the development of the JUMPER system, IAI leverages its capabilities in
the areas of missiles and C4 systems integrated into unique, precise and
operational effectiveness to best serve the ground forces.
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI) is the largest aerospace and defense
industry in Israel. IAI is Israel's largest industrial exporter and a
globally recognized leader in the defense and commercial markets. IAI
provides unique system-of-systems solutions for a broad spectrum of needs in
space, air, land, sea, and homeland defense, including: unmanned air
vehicles (UAVs), radars, mission aircraft, AEW, EW, ELINT/ESM, SIGINT, and
COMINT/COMJAM, aerial refueling, Anti-Tactical Ballistic Missiles (ATBM),
missiles, smart weapons, satellites and launchers, navigation, upgrading of
military aircraft and helicopters, maintenance and conversion of commercial
aircraft, and many other core technologies, products, and services.
its target, is expected to be used by battalions of the US military in
Afghanistan
Nir Kosti, Bamahane 01 September 2009 , 13:57
http://dover.idf.il/IDF/English/News/the_Front/09/09/0101.htm
In the last few weeks, a new mortar shell was successfully tested by the
Raytheon Company. The mortar shell is part of the Guided Accuracy system,
which is produced by the Israel Military Industries (IMI). The system is
directed by GPS and has new abilities considered very accurate. The modern
technology allows soldiers to navigate the course of the mortar shell to the
target through a GPS system, up to a distance of ten meters from the
launching point.
The mortar shell is expected to be used by battalions of the US military,
among other things in the framework of the military operations in
Afghanistan. "This is the only mortar shell worldwide that reaches such high
accuracy," Bill Peterson, the director of the project at Raytheon pointed
out. "The mortar shell has the ability to cope in an advanced way with wind
and stormy weather in the mountains. We are ready to quickly deliver the
system to be used by the forces in the Afghan mountains," he added. A member
of the IMI claims that the system could also be used by the IDF, and
according to him, the IDF might purchase it within the next few years.
The system was tested by the US military throughout the last few weeks.
During the tests, the shells were fired at a variety of targets in
mountainous areas. The shells were fired under conditions similar to battle,
including extreme temperatures, and the mortar shell hit precisely seven out
of eight times.
IMI chairman Avner Raz is satisfied with the results of the tests and
explains that the development of new technology for combat soldiers has
become a supreme objective of the strategic program of IMI. The CEO of IMI,
Avi Felder, concluded that the success of Raytheon's demonstration helps
both companies. -16i jets grounded after malfunction
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 3:52 PM
IAF fighter plane performs emergency landing after discovering dangerous technical error in motor; all planes of same type grounded for inspection
Hanan Greenberg YNET Published: 09.02.09, 22:05 / Israel News
www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3771437,00.html
The Air Force decided to ground its F-16i (Storm) fighter jets Wednesday
after a malfunction occurred in one of the planes during a routine test
flight.
The IAF has estimated that the jets will return to fly in the next few days,
after the preliminary investigation is completed.
The malfunction occurred around noon when during a test flight the crew
discovered a rare technical error affecting the plane's only motor.
The crew contacted a nearby base and described the malfunction to air
traffic controllers, who told the pilot to switch off the engine and attempt
an emergency landing without it.
The crew managed to execute this order while emergency forces stood by at
the base, and the jet remained undamaged. The Air Force commended the crew
on their work and established a probing committee to investigate the
incident.
The IAF has grounded all F-16i jets following the malfunction in order to
carry out technical inspections. The planes are grounded for test flight
purposes only, and will still be used for operational needs.
Early this year the IAF finished receiving 102 new F-16i jets, the army's
newest planes.
IAI to Introduce the JUMPER -- A New Autonomous Artillery for the Ground Forces
(Source: Israel Aerospace Industries; issued Sept. 2, 2009)
www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/107739/iai-to-unveil-autonomous-missile-artillery.html
BEN GURION INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Israel --- Israel Aerospace Industries
(IAI) is introducing the JUMPER system, a new autonomous artillery for the
ground forces, at the 3rd Army & Defense Conference & Exhibition at Latrun,
Israel.
The JUMPER is a missile that "jump" out of a vertical launch hive to
precisely strike targets at ranges of up to 50 Km
The JUMPER system contains eight canistered missiles and one integrated
command and control unit that are arranged in each JUMPER 3X3 hive. Overall
dimensions are: 1.4X1.4X2m. The system requires no operating crew and no
special launching platform. Pinpoint accuracy and short time of flight make
the JUMPER a perfect solution for the autonomous fire support to the Ground
Forces.
The missile is 1800 mm long, has a diameter of 150 mm, and weighs 63 kg. The
missile is equipped with a GPS/INS and 4 steering fins at its tail. In
addition, the missile can home to a laser designation. The JUMPER system
provides the maneuvering force commander with autonomous, immediate, and
precise fire - regardless of weather and visibility conditions.
Thus, a significant effect is achieved against a variety of target types,
especially in urban operations where collateral damage is a major concern.
The missile is armed with several possible warheads for fire missions that
require prompt and accurate response.
Major General (Ret.) Eyal Ben-Reuven - Deputy, Northern Command, during the
2nd Lebanon War, said: "The JUMPER's unique mode of operation is very
relevant to the asymmetric warfare characteristics of the complex
battlefield under which the IDF (Israeli Defense Force) and other modern
armies have to operate. The system, using the autonomous vertical launch
hive, enables investment of 90% of the budget in the effect rather than in
platforms and personnel."
With the development of the JUMPER system, IAI leverages its capabilities in
the areas of missiles and C4 systems integrated into unique, precise and
operational effectiveness to best serve the ground forces.
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI) is the largest aerospace and defense
industry in Israel. IAI is Israel's largest industrial exporter and a
globally recognized leader in the defense and commercial markets. IAI
provides unique system-of-systems solutions for a broad spectrum of needs in
space, air, land, sea, and homeland defense, including: unmanned air
vehicles (UAVs), radars, mission aircraft, AEW, EW, ELINT/ESM, SIGINT, and
COMINT/COMJAM, aerial refueling, Anti-Tactical Ballistic Missiles (ATBM),
missiles, smart weapons, satellites and launchers, navigation, upgrading of
military aircraft and helicopters, maintenance and conversion of commercial
aircraft, and many other core technologies, products, and services.
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