# Defense Update > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Defense_Update > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Defense_Update.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defense_Update > Source revision: 1336498047 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Israeli defense magazine This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these messages) This article relies excessively on references to primary sources. Please improve this article by adding secondary or tertiary sources. Find sources: "Defense Update" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (March 2010) (Learn how and when to remove this message) This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Find sources: "Defense Update" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (July 2016) (Learn how and when to remove this message) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Defense Update Type Online magazine Format Online, mobile, email Publisher Lance & Shield Ltd. Editor Tamir Eshel Founded 1978 Language English Headquarters Kadima, Israel Circulation +200,000/month Website Defense Update - Defense-Update logo ***Defense Update*** is an online defense magazine published by Lance & Shield Ltd. from [Israel](/source/Israel).[1] ## History ### Print (1978-early 1990s) *Defense-Update* was established in 1978 as a printed magazine, founded by IDF Retired LtCol. David Eshel. (דוד אשל) It was the first international defense publication published in Israel and the first privately operated defense magazine published in Israel. Initially, it was known as *Born in Battle,* commemorating Israel's 30th Anniversary.[2] It was first published in six editions, themed after [the Israel Defense Forces](/source/Israel_Defense_Forces) (IDF) 30th anniversary, [Israel Air Force](/source/Israel_Air_Force)'s 30th anniversary, the [Yom Kippur War](/source/Yom_Kippur_War), Israel's Armor Corps, Israel's infantry and special forces and the [Six-Day War](/source/Six-Day_War). Over 200,000 copies of these English titles were published as soft and hardcover books and magazines in several versions. They were also translated into German, Spanish, and French editions. Following the launch of the book series, *Born in Battle* expanded its coverage to include general military topics, [military history](/source/Military_history), [strategy](/source/Strategy) and techniques. The magazine changed its name to *Defense Update International* to reflect these changes. Over the next 12 years, 99 issues of *Defense-Update* were published, distributed worldwide, written, edited, and managed by a small team of Israeli veterans. At the peak of its success, during the late eighties, *Defense-Update* was published simultaneously in four languages (English, German, French, and Hebrew).[3] *Defense Update* ceased publication in the early 1990s. Its Hebrew predecessor 'Romach' (רומח) which was founded by Eshel Dramit in 1986,[4] continued publication for several years. ### *Defense Review International* (till 1997) *Defense-Update'*s publisher, Lance & Shield, embarked on a new concept, supporting Israel's defense export activities with a dedicated magazine highlighting Israel's defense technology programs. The magazine called *Defense Review International* was published periodically to support major airshows and defense exhibitions. The editor was Tamir Eshel, (תמיר אשל) David's son and the assistant editor in charge of the production of Defense Update publications. By 1994, Defense Review International had transformed from a print publication into a [CD-ROM](/source/CD-ROM)-based directory-style publication, employing a groundbreaking [hyperlink](/source/Hyperlink) editing technology developed by Israel's [hypertext](/source/Hypertext) pioneer [Enigma](http://www.enigma.com/). The new digital and interactive defense directory became an online publication a year later. Lacking local industry understanding and acceptance of the new initiative, the publication could not muster enough support to sustain the directory publication. Moreover, the host service provider went bust, practically erasing the young website from the web around 1997. ### Online *Defense Update* (2010-2022) Five years later, *Defense-Update* returned - now focusing on advanced defense technology, with a special focus on Israel's defense topics. By 2002 *Defense-Update* published the first edition, which was irregularly updated until January 2004, when the new online venture once more assumed the brand and tradition of the former magazine. In 2009, Noam Eshel (נועם אשל) joined the editorial team as a photographer and news editor. As assistant editor for technology, Noam was responsible for several phases of upgrading the pioneer [defense-update](http://www.defense-update.com/) into a modern website. As of November 2024, it serves about 70,000 unique monthly users and reaches nearly a million readers annually. Defense-Update covers worldwide defense news topics, highlighting [strategy](/source/Strategy), [defense technology](/source/Defense_technology), and [military affairs](/source/Military_affairs) related to [Israel](/source/Israel), Israel's defense industries, global [war on terror](/source/War_on_terror), and global military power. ## Coverage *Defense Update* coverage spans land, air, naval, [C4ISR](/source/C4ISTAR), intelligence, and [network-centric warfare](/source/Network-centric_warfare), [infantry](/source/Infantry) warfighting tactics and techniques, [homeland defense](/source/Homeland_defense) etc. Defense-Update covers [Armoured Fighting Vehicles](/source/Armoured_Fighting_Vehicle) (AFV), [Aerospace](/source/Aerospace) - and unmanned systems, as well as [robotics](/source/Robotics) and Precision Strike weapons. Analysis of trends in Command, Control, Communications and Computing, Intelligence, [Surveillance](/source/Surveillance), and [Reconnaissance](/source/Reconnaissance) (C4ISR) is included. The site focuses on trends such as hybrid and [asymmetric warfare](/source/Asymmetric_warfare), [network-centric operations](/source/Network-centric_operations), [force protection](/source/Force_protection) and [homeland security](/source/Homeland_security). Defense-Update and its authors are referenced by defense establishments and publications, including the British Ministry of Defense [\[1\]](http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/MilitaryOperations/DefenceSecretaryOrdersNewVehiclesForTroopsInIraqAndAfghanistan.htm) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20091208062206/http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/MilitaryOperations/DefenceSecretaryOrdersNewVehiclesForTroopsInIraqAndAfghanistan.htm) 2009-12-08 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine), U.S. Army [\[2\]](https://www.fcs.army.mil/GCV_focus/index.html)[*[dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*] The site maintains a defense forum on LinkedIn and an interest group on Facebook, distributes instant updates on Twitter, and supports media channels on Flickr and YouTube, featuring photos and videos. It is designed to enable the effective use of mobile phones. ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Andrews, Dee H.; Wolf, Mark B. (October 2012). [*Human Factors Issues in Combat Identification*](https://books.google.com/books?id=arPl5bUyIVoC&q=%22defense+update%22+magazine&pg=PA331). p. 331. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [9781409486206](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/9781409486206). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** [https://www.nli.org.il/en/journals/NNL-Journals990010048030205171/NLI](https://www.nli.org.il/en/journals/NNL-Journals990010048030205171/NLI) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Archived copy"](https://web.archive.org/web/20241111202457/https://www.nli.org.il/en/search?projectName=NLI#&q=any,contains,Born%20In%20Battle). Archived from [the original](https://www.nli.org.il/en/search?projectName=NLI#&q=any,contains,Born%20In%20Battle) on 2024-11-11. Retrieved 2024-11-11.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_archived_copy_as_title)) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** [https://www.nli.org.il/en/journals/NNL-Journals990010193430205171/NLI](https://www.nli.org.il/en/journals/NNL-Journals990010193430205171/NLI) - [Defense-Update content index on Aeroflight](https://web.archive.org/web/20100317051712/http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/mags/israel/born_in_battle.htm) - [World's Best Armor Websites/ Israel's Armored Corps Association Website - Yad Lashiryon](https://web.archive.org/web/20110718133846/http://www.yadlashiryon.com/show_item.asp?levelId=64722) ## External links - [Defense Update website](http://www.defense-update.com/) - [David Eshel Merkava article, Armor Magazine](https://tankandafvnews.com/2015/07/26/from-the-vault-armor-magazine-article-on-merkava-4/) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Defense Update](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defense_Update) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defense_Update?action=history)). 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