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Elbit Systems UK completes takeover of Watchkeeper industrial venture, gaining full ownership of UTacS/UTA

Elbit Systems UK has taken full ownership of the company established to deliver the British Army’s Watchkeeper tactical uncrewed aerial vehicle fleet, consolidating industrial control of sustainment, logistics and upgrade decisions. The move is presented as strengthening the UK as a hub for uncrewed technology supporting European and NATO defence.

2026-01-23T07:16:57.717584-08:00

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Court dismisses $101M class-action lawsuit against El Al

2026-01-21T04:11:16.317242-08:00

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Israeli UH-60 Yanshuf lost after sling‑harness failure during CH‑53 (Yasur) recovery over Gush Etzion

2026-01-16T04:11:25.247372-08:00

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Wizz Air’s planned Israel base faces uncertainty amid repatriation duty obligations

2026-01-14T23:00:52.390546-08:00

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Elbit Systems UK completes takeover of Watchkeeper industrial venture, gaining full ownership of UTacS/UTA Elbit Systems UK has taken full ownership of the company established to deliver the British Army’s Watchkeeper tactical uncrewed aerial vehicle fleet, consolidating industrial control of sustainment, logistics and upgrade decisions. The move is presented as strengthening the UK as a hub for uncrewed technology supporting European and NATO defence.

2026-01-23T07:16:57.717584-08:00

Elbit Systems UK completes takeover of Watchkeeper industrial venture, gaining full ownership of UTacS/UTA

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Court dismisses $101M class-action lawsuit against El Al A court has dismissed a $101 million class-action lawsuit against Israeli carrier El Al, eliminating the proposed claim and related legal exposure tied to the case. The ruling removes a potential financial liability and legal overhang that had confronted the airline, closing this chapter for now.

2026-01-21T04:11:16.317242-08:00

Court dismisses $101M class-action lawsuit against El Al

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India & Israel deepen aerospace and defense cooperation — focus on joint development and trade India and Israel are deepening aerospace and defense cooperation to pursue joint development, co‑production and expanded trade across military and civil aerospace sectors. The partnership focuses on technology sharing, industrial collaboration and export opportunities that could reshape regional supply chains and accelerate joint procurement and R&D programmes.

2026-01-17T19:44:17.279861-08:00

India & Israel deepen aerospace and defense cooperation — focus on joint development and trade

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Israeli UH-60 Yanshuf lost after sling‑harness failure during CH‑53 (Yasur) recovery over Gush Etzion An Israeli Air Force UH-60 Yanshuf (Black Hawk) was destroyed after its sling‑harness detached while being airlifted by a CH‑53 Yasur during a recovery operation near Gush Etzion in the West Bank. Video shows the disabled helicopter falling from the tow after an earlier precautionary emergency landing.

2026-01-16T04:11:25.247372-08:00

Israeli UH-60 Yanshuf lost after sling‑harness failure during CH‑53 (Yasur) recovery over Gush Etzion

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Wizz Air’s planned Israel base faces uncertainty amid repatriation duty obligations Wizz Air’s plan to open an operational base in Israel is in doubt after the carrier was assigned repatriation duty obligations, complicating its ability to station aircraft and crew as planned. The development creates near-term uncertainty over the carrier’s market-entry timing and capacity in Israel.

2026-01-14T23:00:52.390546-08:00

Wizz Air’s planned Israel base faces uncertainty amid repatriation duty obligations

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Elbit wins $275M deal to fit Asia‑Pacific helicopters with EW and DIRCM self‑protection suites Elbit Systems has been awarded roughly $275 million in contracts to supply an advanced airborne self‑protection electronic warfare suite — including DIRCM — for helicopter platforms to an undisclosed Asia‑Pacific country. The work, to be delivered over five years, coincides with major rotorcraft upgrade efforts in South Korea.

2026-01-12T00:17:15.204003-08:00

Elbit wins $275M deal to fit Asia‑Pacific helicopters with EW and DIRCM self‑protection suites

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El Al appoints Levy Halevy as CEO effective Jan 21 after Dina Ben Tal Ganacia resignation El Al confirmed Levy Halevy will assume the role of chief executive on 21 January, following the resignation of Dina Ben Tal Ganacia on 31 December. The carrier had earlier named Halevy as Ganacia’s successor but only now formalised the transition timetable.

2026-01-12T00:17:14.976025-08:00

El Al appoints Levy Halevy as CEO effective Jan 21 after Dina Ben Tal Ganacia resignation

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Elbit Systems UK completes takeover of Watchkeeper industrial venture, gaining full ownership of UTacS/UTA

Court dismisses $101M class-action lawsuit against El Al

Israeli UH-60 Yanshuf lost after sling‑harness failure during CH‑53 (Yasur) recovery over Gush Etzion

Wizz Air’s planned Israel base faces uncertainty amid repatriation duty obligations

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