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Israel selects Access to Space consortium to build national R&D space laboratory

The Israel Space Agency has selected the Access to Space consortium to establish and operate Israel’s national R&D space laboratory. The facility is intended to accelerate development of space technologies by providing a centralized national platform for research, prototyping and technology maturation.

2026-01-06T13:55:08.163880-08:00

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Israir secures $35M block-seat deal with Issta to back two Airbus A330s

2026-01-06T23:54:33.642818-08:00

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Israel orders inspections of IAI‑converted 747‑400 freighters after cockpit oxygen‑hose chafing raises arcing/fire risk

2026-01-02T09:55:22.866437-08:00

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Bundeswehr awards €1.7bn 'SPOCK 1' persistent SAR contract to Rheinmetall–ICEYE JV

2025-12-17T12:13:59.764351-08:00

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Israir secures $35M block-seat deal with Issta to back two Airbus A330s Israir has struck a provisional block‑seat agreement with tourism agency Issta that provides a $35 million advance in return for an allocation of 40 seats. The payment is intended to support the Israeli carrier’s planned acquisition of two Airbus A330 widebodies.

2026-01-06T23:54:33.642818-08:00

Israir secures $35M block-seat deal with Issta to back two Airbus A330s

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Israel selects Access to Space consortium to build national R&D space laboratory The Israel Space Agency has selected the Access to Space consortium to establish and operate Israel’s national R&D space laboratory. The facility is intended to accelerate development of space technologies by providing a centralized national platform for research, prototyping and technology maturation.

2026-01-06T13:55:08.163880-08:00

Israel selects Access to Space consortium to build national R&D space laboratory

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Israel orders inspections of IAI‑converted 747‑400 freighters after cockpit oxygen‑hose chafing raises arcing/fire risk The Civil Aviation Authority of Israel has ordered operators of Israel Aerospace Industries‑converted Boeing 747‑400 freighters to inspect wiring near cockpit oxygen bottle hoses after chafing was found, citing a risk of arcing and fire. The directive requires targeted checks on affected airframes to assess potential damage.

2026-01-02T09:55:22.866437-08:00

Israel orders inspections of IAI‑converted 747‑400 freighters after cockpit oxygen‑hose chafing raises arcing/fire risk

Aviation Week

Israel defense chief warns government has reverted to pre‑Hamas funding mindset The director‑general of Israel’s Defense Ministry warned the government has moved back too soon to the funding mindset that prevailed before the attack by Hamas, saying the shift risks undoing financing priorities adopted in the wake of the assault. His comments flag a potential change in defense spending posture.

2025-12-31T10:28:21.020489-08:00

Israel defense chief warns government has reverted to pre‑Hamas funding mindset

spacewar.com

Israel delivers first operational 'Iron Beam' high‑power laser air‑defence system to IDF The Israel Ministry of Defense and Rafael have delivered the first operational Iron Beam high‑power laser air‑defence system to the Israel Defense Forces at a ceremony at Rafael’s headquarters. During trials the system intercepted rockets, mortars and UAVs and will be integrated into Israel’s air‑defence network.

2025-12-28T20:24:09.356531-08:00

Israel delivers first operational 'Iron Beam' high‑power laser air‑defence system to IDF

en.globes.co.il

TUS IL begins recruiting A320 pilots as Israeli startup targets end‑Q1 2026 launch TUS IL, a new Israeli carrier, has started recruiting experienced Airbus A320 pilots as it prepares to begin commercial operations at the end of Q1 2026. The airline is offering a fast‑track promotion to captain within two years, conditional on reaching 3,000 flight hours.

2025-12-25T11:53:29.629456-08:00

TUS IL begins recruiting A320 pilots as Israeli startup targets end‑Q1 2026 launch

fdd.org

China rebuilds Micronesian runway, triggering U.S. national-security alarm China has rebuilt a runway in Micronesia, a development U.S. officials say raises national-security concerns by potentially enabling dual-use air operations and extending Beijing's operational reach in the western Pacific. Washington is reviewing the strategic implications for regional basing and surveillance posture.

2025-12-23T18:50:50.596691-08:00

China rebuilds Micronesian runway, triggering U.S. national-security alarm

Reuters

Israel and Germany sign roughly $3.1bn contract to expand Arrow‑3 air and missile defence Israel and Germany signed a contract worth about $3.1 billion to expand the Arrow‑3 air and missile defence system, manufactured by Israeli aerospace industries, the Israeli defence ministry said on Thursday. The award represents a sizeable export for Israel and a major German investment in missile‑defence capability.

2025-12-18T08:14:05.545882-08:00

Israel and Germany sign roughly $3.1bn contract to expand Arrow‑3 air and missile defence

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Israel selects Access to Space consortium to build national R&D space laboratory

Israir secures $35M block-seat deal with Issta to back two Airbus A330s

Israel orders inspections of IAI‑converted 747‑400 freighters after cockpit oxygen‑hose chafing raises arcing/fire risk

Bundeswehr awards €1.7bn 'SPOCK 1' persistent SAR contract to Rheinmetall–ICEYE JV

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