The US has approved two significant Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Israel totaling $7.41 billion, enhancing the Israeli Air Force’s capabilities. The first sale, valued at $660 million, includes 3,000 AGM-114 Hellfire missiles and related support. A second, larger $6.75 billion sale provides a substantial quantity of precision-guided munitions, including SDB-I, JDAM kits, and bomb bodies. These sales aim to bolster Israel’s defense capabilities against regional threats, while the US maintains that they will not disrupt the regional military balance.
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As I read the news about another U.S. precision-guided weapon falling prey to Russian electronic warfare, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of concern and frustration. The Excalibur artillery rounds dropping from 70% effectiveness down to 6% due to GPS spoofing is a stark reminder of the ever-evolving nature of modern warfare. It’s clear that our enemies are becoming more adept at exploiting vulnerabilities in our technology, and it’s essential that we adapt and respond accordingly.
The fact that GPS encryption hasn’t been around for that long, yet is readily available, points to the rapid pace at which technology is advancing.… Continue reading