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Prank Wi‑Fi name on Wizz Air London–Tel Aviv flight triggers Israeli fighter escort and Ben Gurion lockdown

A Wizz Air A321 operating flight W95302 from London to Tel Aviv was intercepted and escorted by Israeli fighter jets after a suspicious in‑flight Wi‑Fi hotspot name and reports of unusual behaviour. Authorities cleared the aircraft and it landed safely; Ben Gurion Airport was briefly locked down.

2026-02-08T08:52:44.864752-08:00

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Israel awards Elbit $130M to outfit 12 CH‑53K 'Pere' with avionics, C2, EW and DIRCM

2026-02-05T04:38:06.658606-08:00

Breaking Defense

Israel’s expanded Apache purchase reflects lessons from two years of war, analysts say

2026-02-05T08:24:41.292782-08:00

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Tomorrow.io raises $175M to accelerate DeepSky AI-native weather satellite constellation

2026-02-03T13:34:04.112597-08:00

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Prank Wi‑Fi name on Wizz Air London–Tel Aviv flight triggers Israeli fighter escort and Ben Gurion lockdown A Wizz Air A321 operating flight W95302 from London to Tel Aviv was intercepted and escorted by Israeli fighter jets after a suspicious in‑flight Wi‑Fi hotspot name and reports of unusual behaviour. Authorities cleared the aircraft and it landed safely; Ben Gurion Airport was briefly locked down.

2026-02-08T08:52:44.864752-08:00

Prank Wi‑Fi name on Wizz Air London–Tel Aviv flight triggers Israeli fighter escort and Ben Gurion lockdown

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El Al faces NIS 121.8m (~$39m) fine over alleged wartime fare gouging Israel's Competition Authority has notified El Al it plans to seek the maximum fine, NIS 121.8 million (about $39 million), alleging the carrier charged 'excessive and unfair' fares and raised prices roughly 16% while holding a near‑monopoly on flights during the Gaza conflict. The sanction is not final and awaits a hearing.

2026-02-08T07:54:32.729341-08:00

El Al faces NIS 121.8m (~$39m) fine over alleged wartime fare gouging

Breaking Defense

Israel’s expanded Apache purchase reflects lessons from two years of war, analysts say Israel is increasing its Apache helicopter fleet after two years of continuous conflict, a move analysts say reflects battlefield lessons about close air support, survivability and precision strike requirements. The expanded purchase signals a shift toward stronger rotary‑wing attack and sustainment posture.

2026-02-05T08:24:41.292782-08:00

Israel’s expanded Apache purchase reflects lessons from two years of war, analysts say

FlightGlobal

Israel awards Elbit $130M to outfit 12 CH‑53K 'Pere' with avionics, C2, EW and DIRCM Israel's Ministry of Defense has contracted Elbit Systems for roughly $130 million (400 million shekels) to integrate Israeli avionics, command‑and‑control, electronic warfare and DIRCM missile‑defeat systems onto 12 Sikorsky CH‑53K heavy‑lift helicopters bought via a U.S. Foreign Military Sales agreement.

2026-02-05T04:38:06.658606-08:00

Israel awards Elbit $130M to outfit 12 CH‑53K 'Pere' with avionics, C2, EW and DIRCM

AINonline

IAI unveils Ellyon‑equipped Gulfstream G600 as multirole AEW/ISR/EA special‑mission platform Israel Aerospace Industries has unveiled a special‑mission Gulfstream G600 fitted with its Ellyon system, converting the business jet into a multirole airborne early warning, intelligence, surveillance and electronic‑attack (AEW/ISR/EA) platform. IAI presents the Ellyon‑G600 as a rapid, long‑range special‑mission solution for persistent situational awareness.

2026-02-04T01:02:57.213187-08:00

IAI unveils Ellyon‑equipped Gulfstream G600 as multirole AEW/ISR/EA special‑mission platform

FlightGlobal

Rafael declares Iron Beam operational after battlefield use against Iranian missiles and drones Rafael says its Iron Beam high‑energy laser air‑defence system has achieved operational status after being deployed to intercept Iranian missile and drone attacks. The announcement marks a key milestone for laser-based air defence after roughly 30 years of development and trials.

2026-02-03T19:53:57.301804-08:00

Rafael declares Iron Beam operational after battlefield use against Iranian missiles and drones

Via Satellite

Tomorrow.io raises $175M to accelerate DeepSky AI-native weather satellite constellation Tomorrow.io raised $175 million in a round led by Stonecourt Capital and HarbourVest to accelerate deployment of DeepSky, its AI-native weather‑sensing satellite constellation. The Israeli firm says the funds will speed launches, scale space‑based meteorological capability and expand forecasting services for commercial and government users.

2026-02-03T13:34:04.112597-08:00

Tomorrow.io raises $175M to accelerate DeepSky AI-native weather satellite constellation

SpaceWatch Global

Israel Space Week draws global delegations; ISU spotlights next‑generation space education Israel Space Week, held 26–29 January 2026, was a major success, engaging communities across Israel and hosting international delegates from government, industry and academia. The International Space University used the forum to showcase workforce and education initiatives aimed at training the next generation of space professionals.

2026-02-03T03:34:48.845216-08:00

Israel Space Week draws global delegations; ISU spotlights next‑generation space education

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Prank Wi‑Fi name on Wizz Air London–Tel Aviv flight triggers Israeli fighter escort and Ben Gurion lockdown

Israel awards Elbit $130M to outfit 12 CH‑53K 'Pere' with avionics, C2, EW and DIRCM

Israel’s expanded Apache purchase reflects lessons from two years of war, analysts say

Tomorrow.io raises $175M to accelerate DeepSky AI-native weather satellite constellation

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