Iceland
Introduction While Iceland does not maintain a standing military, its security functions are handled by the Icelandic Coast Guard and national police. Both have used Israeli security technologies, including systems for maritime surveillance, unmanned aerial vehicles, and mobile device exploitation technologies. Israel-Iceland Relations Israel and Iceland maintain diplomatic relations and have held bilateral meetings […]
Ukraine
Introduction Israel maintained limited but continuous military and security ties with Ukraine before and after Russia’s 2022 invasion. While Israel officially stated it would not supply Ukraine with major offensive weapons, Israeli-origin defense systems and technologies nevertheless reached Ukraine through indirect channels, third countries, and foreign subsidiaries of Israeli companies. These transfers included radars, anti-drone […]
North Macedonia
Introduction Israeli companies have supplied military equipment, UAV systems, surveillance technology, and cyber forensic tools to North Macedonian security forces. North Macedonia also served as a base of operations for controversial Israeli spyware firm Intellexa. Israel-North Macedonia Relations Israel and North Macedonia established diplomatic relations in December 1995 and have maintained ties since.[1]The Jerusalem Post, […]
Bulgaria
Introduction Bulgaria’s direct acquisition of Israeli defense technology has been limited but notable. The most concrete procurement was the purchase of 25 SandCat armored vehicles from Plasan, delivered between 2008 and 2010 for military police and counter-terror units. More recently, Bulgaria has moved toward Israeli systems through indirect procurement and plans to acquire MARS 3 […]
Iron Fist
Iron Fist (Hebrew: חץ דורבן) is a hard kill active protection system (APS) by Elbit Systems. The system has a modular design allowing adaptation to a range of platforms ranging from light utility vehicles to heavy armoured fighting vehicles and tanks. The system uses a radar sensor developed by RADA Electronic Industries and an optional […]
Mifram
General Information Mifram Ltd. is an Israeli private engineering and defense-related manufacturing company founded in 1962 that operates in civil engineering, prefabricated construction, and physical security systems. The company develops and manufactures protective infrastructure, barriers, and fortified structures used by military, government, and civilian clients.[1]Mifram, Army Technology The company is owned by Maman Trust & […]
Emtan Karmiel
General Information Emtan Karmiel Ltd. is an Israeli manufacturer of small arms and firearms components for military, law-enforcement, and security organizations. Emtan was founded in 1977 as a machining business supplying precision components to Israel’s defense industry. In the early 80s the company manufactured firearm components, including parts used in Israeli weapons such as the […]
Israel Weapon Industries (IWI)
General Information Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) is an Israeli private manufacturer of small arms. IWI was originally established in 1933 as the small arms division of what later became the state-owned defense entity, Israel Military Industries (IMI). In 2005 the Small Arms Division was privatized, renamed as IWI and sold to SK Group. IWI products […]
Trophy Active Protection System
General Information The Trophy active protection system is an active protection system (APS) designed to protect armored vehicles against anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs), rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), and certain other anti-armor threats. The system was developed by the Israeli state-owned company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. It uses a radar-based detection suite, including the ELM-2133 also called […]
Latvia
Introduction In recent years military and security ties between Israel and Latvia have grown closer. Latvia purchased Israeli arms and cyberware in several deals including Spike missiles in two deals worth together approximately €200 million, UT30 turret system by Elbit and several contracts worth more than €600,000 to buy Cellebrite’s phone-hacking equipment and software. Israel-Latvia […]