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Made in Israel
Israel, a small nation surrounded by enemies many times her size, has long
been known as a great innovator of cutting-edge military technology at
affordable costs. Over the years, Israel's ingenuity has helped it win many
battles and protect the lives of its soldiers. American interest in Israeli
systems is growing as the U.S. military looks for ways to decrease its
spending and minimize casualties during wartime. "Made in Israel" solutions
are now meeting some of America's biggest needs.
ITALD (Improved Tactical Air Launched Decoy)
See how the ITALD works
These jet powered, unpiloted decoys look and maneuver like an airplance.
They are used to confuse enemy radar and draw the fire away from the piloted
aircraft. Therefore, piloted aircraft can perform their missions
under "safer" conditions because enemy radar attention is diverted and the
enemy's air defense power is degraded. Earlier unpowered glider versions of
the ITALD were used extensively during the initial stages of the Gulf War
and in Bosnia.
Reactive Armor Tiles
See how reactive tiles work
These tiles, developed by the IDF after the Yom Kippur War, protect its
tanks and the soldiers operating them. These tiles overlay the tank's armor
and have explosives embedded in them that explode outward when hit by
missiles. The explosion destroys and repels the incoming missile before it
penetrates the tank's main armor. During the 1982 Lebanon war, not a single
Israeli tank equipped with these tiles was lost to enemy fire. The Army has
received funds to outfit several hundred armored vehicles used in
peacekeeping or urban combat operations with the protective tile sets.
Litening
See how the Litening works
The Litening is a navigation and targeting device that enables aircraft to
fly and target in bad weather and at night. The Litening transforms older
planes into round-the-clock fighters. The Litening is equipped with two
cameras. One uses heat sensors to identify targets at night and during bad
weather. A second provides powerful images from long-range, and therefore
safer, distances during the day. The U.S. Air National Guard, a quarter of
whose fleet cannot fly at night, has purchased the Litening to enhance the
capabilities of its F-16s. The Litening is also being purchased by the U.S.
Marine Corps.
The Popeye/ HAVE NAP AGM-142
See a fullscale Popeye Have NAP AGM-142
The HAVE NAP AGM-142, known as the Popeye, is used to destroy targets, such
as concrete military bunkers, with exceptional precision from great
distances. It is the only air-to-ground missile that can be retargeted after
launch. The United States uses the Popeye on B-52 bombers. A small number of
these aircraft, armed with the Popeye, were deployed to Europe for use in
Kosovo. The Popeye's unique capabilities are especially useful for the types
of pinpoint strikes seen in Operation Allied Force.
UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles)
See how the UAV works
The introduction of the UAV has been one of the most important factors
enabling the United States to fight effective air wars with a minimum of
casualties. Today, the United States has one of the largest fleets of
Israeli-made UAVs. UAVs are used to identify targets and assess bomb damage
without putting pilots at risk. During the Gulf War, as well as in Kosovo,
Israeli-made Pioneer and Hunter UAVs were used to stop hard-to-detect
targets such as missile launchers, artillery units and command and control
bunkers. This information enabled commanders to target their aircraft to
destroy these sites.
Python-4-Air-to-Air Missile
Comparison of the Python-4 to other air-to-air missiles
The Python-4 is recognized as the world' most advanced short-range air-to-
air missile. Unlike other missiles of its kind, the Python can fire at
targets from any angle, not just those directly in front of it. This gives
it a much larger zone in which in can effectively destroy enemy aircraft.
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