01 / Overview
Battle of Gesher
Date
1948–1948
Type
interstate war
Duration
8 days
Participants
Outcome
tactical victory a
Parent War
02 / Sides
Belligerents 3 participants
03 / Outcomes
Outcome & Human Cost
Tactical Victory — Side A
FIRST DEFENSE DEALS AFTER WAR 20 deals
| Year | Weapon / Product | Seller | Buyer | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Astra Model 900 |  Spain | Iraq | new-build | — |
| 1955 | Vautour II |  France | Israel | new-build | — |
| 1956 | Nord Noratlas | France | Israel | new-build | — |
| 1956 | Nord 2501 | France | Israel | new-build | — |
| 1958 | Super Mystère | France | Israel | new-build | — |
| 1962 | MIM-23 Hawk |  United States | Israel | new-build | — |
| 1966 | Dassault Mirage 5 | France | Israel | new-build | — |
| 1966 | SA 321 Super Frelon | — | Israel | Sale | — |
| 1968 | OT-62 TOPAS |  Czech Republic | Iraq | new-build | — |
| 1969 | Project 254 minesweeper |  Russia | Iraq | new-build | — |
| 1969 | Project 254K-class minesweeper | Russia | Iraq | new-build | — |
| 1969 | Sikorsky CH-53 | — | Israel | Sale | — |
| 1970 | Lion of Babylon | Russia | Iraq | new-build | — |
| 1972 | Project 183R | Russia | Iraq | new-build | — |
| 1973 | Sikorsky CH-53 | — | Israel | Sale | — |
| 1974 | Sa'ar 4-class missile boat | Israel |  South Africa | new-build | — |
| 1974 | Panhard VCR | France | Iraq | new-build | — |
| 1976 | Super Mystère | Israel |  Honduras | second-hand | — |
| 1977 | SA 321 Super Frelon | — | Iraq | Sale | — |
| 1978 | Nesher | Israel |  Argentina | second-hand | — |
📚 Sources
- Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP)
- Correlates of War (CoW) project
- Official archives and academic literature