Page 381 - Israel Defense Directory 2013-14

Israel's defense forces are maintained at a constant state of high readiness to meet the challenges
presented by any threat. Maintaining such readiness levels requires all weapon systems to undergo
modernization and upgrading in order to prolong their lifespan. High readiness levels are also
maintained by stocking large quantities of spare parts, which are necessary to retain the adequate
logistic levels required to support combat systems in times of war.

When newer systems replace older ones that may still be valuable for other users, such systems
are offered as military inventory. In recent years Israel's military has phased earlier generation of
weapons systems, releasing relatively advanced aircraft, helicopters, main battle tanks and naval
boats. Offered to friendly nations that seek to obtain modern, reliable, well-maintained military systems,
excess inventory can meet customer requirements, affordably supported over long period.

These weapon systems and platforms are exportable with their logistical stocks including spares,
maintenance and repair shops. All systems offered have been proven in operational use with the
IDF. Most of the equipment has already been upgraded to perform in modern combat scenarios.
Within the full package provided, equipment can be purchased at its present status, or upgraded to
meet the customer's requirements.

A new field of activity offered by the Ministry of Defense and the Israel Air Force are training services.
Among these services are simulations and training systems related to all generations of F-16 - from
A/B, C/D, to the latest Block 50/52 versions and F-15 aircraft, UH-60 and CH-53 type helicopters.
Training services are not limited to simulation - foreign air forces visiting Israel are offered with combat
training, using instrumented ranges that also serve developmental testing of various weapon systems.