The 5 Most Innovative Weapons Isreal Has
To Offer
(That We Know About)
May 12, 2014
The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) is one of the most technologically-advanced armies in the world. Check out their 5 most innovative weapons (that we know about) which help IDF soldiers excel on the battlefield.
1) THE GUARDIUM UNMANNED GROUND VEHICLE
The border with Gaza is one of Israel’s
most tense regions. Hamas snipers,
anti-tank missiles and explosives
threaten IDF soldiers whose job it is to
patrol the security fence on the border.
To counter these threats, the IDF has
introduced the Guardium Unmanned
Ground Vehicle (UGV), which patrols
the Gaza fence around the clock. “The
most important aspect of the
Guardium is that it saves human
lives — and money, too,” said Lt.
ABIDAV, head of the Guardium Division
The Guardium is unarmed, but
equipped with 360° cameras and a
loudspeaker. It is highly mobile, which
means that it can stream images from various angles and gather more data than a stationary camera can.
Infantry soldiers often patrol alongside the Guardium, which can detect threats from a distance. If it spots something suspicious, the soldiers in the command room immediately notify the foot soldiers in the field of the danger.
2) MOBILE RADAR
The IDF has developed the “windshield radar," a new
mobile radar that will help save the lives of IDF soldiers
during war. The radar attaches to armored and infantry
brigades, and will be able to respond immediately to
rocket fire.
The mobile radar will identify the source of fire against the
brigade, including short-range shooting, and give forces
the ability to respond quickly towards the source of fire.
3) THE TROPHY ANTI-TANK DEFENSE SYSTEM
The Trophy Active Tank Defense System was
developed with one goal in mind: to remove the last
“Achilles’ heel” that armored vehicles and tanks have, the
modern anti-tank guided missile. The Trophy’s detection
system creates a 360° protective shield around the tank.
When an enemy launches a rocket against a tank
outfitted with Trophy, the system instantly detects and
neutralizes any threat to the tank by firing a missile of its
own, which blows up the enemy missile.
4) THE IRON DOME ROCKET DEFENSE SYSTEM
The Iron Dome Rocket Defense System has been deployed in the southern Israel since early 2011 in order to protect Israel’s population from the rockets fired from Gaza. The system is the first of its kind. In terms of speed, accuracy and capability, there was no other system like it in the world prior to its introduction.
Each individual battery is fully mobile and includes a radar station, a weapons control unit and the actual missile firing unit itself. As soon as an enemy rocket is fired into Israel, the radar station detects and tracks its trajectory and launches a missile of its own to intercept and neutralize the enemy rocket before it can cause any harm.
The IDF’s new Dolphin-class
submarines are equipped with brand
new systems, and therefore new
capabilities. Among these are greater
stealth and the ability to stay under
water longer. These new submarines
will use Air-Independent Propulsion
(AIP) technology, which enables them
to stay underwater longer. They are
also stealthier because they produce
less noise.
The submarines are equipped with the most up-to-date naval weapons systems and improved detection capabilities. They are also designed to be easily maneuvered. Because they are larger than previous ones, they are equipped with a new steering station that will enable commanders to maneuver them easily in strong currents.
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