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2024-01-17 Science & Technology
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IDF's tech weapons evolution reveals innovative ammunition in Hamas war
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[Jpost] There is more to war than meets the public eye. Even if it appears that advances on the battlefield are slow, processes behind the scenes can lead to innovations in military tactics, weapons, vehicles, and even the structure of military units.
During the first 100 days of the Israel-Hamas War, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has had to adjust to the demands of a months-long ground offensive that has led them deeper and deeper into the heart of Gaza.
Now, the IDF has revealed some of its innovative accomplishments over the first three months of the war. These encompass all forms of warfare: at sea, on land, and in the air, both for regular and reserve forces.
MEDICAL INNOVATIONS THAT SAVE LIVES - EVEN IN THE DEPTH OF THE STRIP
In recent weeks, IDF Medical Corps personnel have introduced a variety of new medical capabilities tailored to the nature of field combat and changing conditions. For example, Medics and paramedics accompanying soldiers inside the Gaza Strip will include 60,000 doses of whole blood sacks in their equipment.
Although most patients receiving transfusions do not need all of these elements, whole blood can make a huge difference when treating wounded troops on the battlefield.
LATEST WEAPONRY USED IN GAZA
In the depths of Gaza and in the most crowded places, new combat measures have come into use - the Iron Sting mortar, “Ido” night vision goggles, “Holit” shoulder-fired missiles, and more. IDF soldiers are using them for the first time during this conflict, and a huge effort is being made to integrate them into all necessary combat units.
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DIVISIONS AND UNITS OPERATING FOR THE FIRST TIME IN GAZA
For the first time since 2005, the IDF's Kfir Infantry Brigade is operating in the Gaza Strip. Additionally, the 5th Reserve Division and Multidimensional Unit (Unit 888 “Refaim”) are also operating in Gaza for the first time. Forces are fighting against Hamas terrorists, locating and destroying the underground tunnels of the terror organization. In addition, for the first time, the Caracal combined unit of both male and female soldiers is operating in the Strip.
FIRST OPERATIONAL USE OF ARROW 3 MISSILE SYSTEM
On October 31, a surface-to-surface missile fired into Israeli territory from the Red Sea by Yemen's Houthis was successfully intercepted by the new "Arrow (Hetz) 3" long-range defense system, entering its first operational use.
'DUMB BOMBS' USED FOR FIRST TIME IN OPERATIONAL ACTIVITY
As part of the fighting in the Gaza Strip, the Adir fighter jet 140 Squadron (Golden Eagle) and Squadron 116 (Southern Lions), carried out attacks for the first time using “dumb” (unguided) bombs of the Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) system attached to the wings of the planes. Israel is the first country in the world to use them in operational activity.
SMASH FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM CHANGING THE BATTLEFIELD
Weighing less than its predecessors, SMASH Fire Control System (FCS) assault rifles sights identify an enemy within seconds and can lock onto targets and assist in their elimination. Entering the battlefield in its new form during the Gaza War, the SMASH electro-optic system by the Israel-based Smartshooter company can improve the chances of hitting an enemy fourfold.
SAAR 6 BATTLESHIPS ATTACK GAZA
Cutting-edge Saar 6 battleships were used in October to attack Gaza for the first time. Attacks from the INS Oz and INS Magen struck Hamas weapons assembly infrastructure as well as positions and lookout posts for the terrorist group’s naval commandos. The naval vessels have 18 different advanced technological and precision combat systems onboard, much of which was developed in Israel; three of them have become fully operational over the last six months.
LOTAR FORCES JOIN THE OFFENSIVE
Counter-terrorism special unit LOTAR (lohamah b’terror – combatting terrorism) joined the ground offensive in Gaza also for the first time during this war. For the first time their squadron is fighting in the Strip and performing missions at the front of the force.
NEW MIXED BATTALION OF FEMALE SOLDIERS AND SEARCH AND RESCUE
During the ground maneuver of the campaign, soldiers from the Search and Rescue Brigade are being integrated together with other military units on the ground, such as the Commando Brigade or Nahal, and units such as the Oketz (sting) canine unit, with the aim of hitting Hamas infrastructure, eliminating terrorists, and locating weapons and tunnels.
Although Search and Rescue units have been deployed in Israel's military operations in the past, this is the first large-scale use of such troops. It is estimated that 40% of the unit inside Gaza is made up of female soldiers.
“NEGEV” GUN IN USE FOR FIRST TIME
The IDF introduced for operational use in Gaza the IWI (Israel Weapon Industries) Negev 7, a gas-operated machine gun. Using 7.62mm caliber bullets, the Negev offers superior wall and rubble penetration, which has become a main feature in the fight against Hamas in the heavily built-up civilian areas of Gaza.
ALL AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS OPERATED TOGETHER TO DEFEND ISRAELI CIVILIANS
When over 3,000 missiles were launched toward Israel in the first four hours of the current war, all Israeli air defense systems operated at full force without pause. They include the US Patriot surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, The joint US/Israeli Arrow anti-ballistic missile system, Israel’s Iron Dome mobile all-weather short-range air defense system, and the Israeli David's Sling medium- to long-range aerial intercept system.
“HASHOMER” – A NEW RESERVE BRIGADE
After the events of October 7 and the huge call-up of reservists, the IDF introduced a new reserve brigade – the "Hashomer" (Guardian) 855 Brigade, which consists of reservists from a variety of units and focuses not on maneuvering or attacking but rather on the task of protecting the Gaza border settlements.
"THE PHOENIX" – A NEW TANK UNIT IN THE ARMORED CORPS
A new unit of tanks was added to the Armored Corps during the course of the war – the "Phoenix." Due to the growing demand for tank warfare within Gaza, the Phoenix unit was originally intended to back up tanks that had already entered the Strip, but Phoenix tanks have since been sent there, too, adding extra firepower. 
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