Defense Ministry

France reimposes restrictions on Israeli defense firms at Euronaval 2026

France is again imposing restrictions on Israeli defense firms ahead of Euronaval 2026, continuing a policy of limiting Israel's presence at major defense exhibitions.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Marseille Mayor Benoit Payan enter the city hall which was recently vandalized, in Marseille, France, October 26, 2026.
Covenant's Anthem while in flight.

Israel pushes to boost domestic arms production as Defense Ministry chief Baram visits Covenant

Benjamin Netanyahu and Prof. Amir Yaron.

The Governor warns: 'Unrestrained defense budget will lead to an increase in deficit and inflation'

Reservists train during a battalion wide exercise in the Golan Heights; Illustrative.

IDF, Defense Ministry struggle with amount of reservists seeking mental health care, experts say


Drunk pilot arrested in Hungary after stealing plane, flying towards nuclear plant, crash-landing

The plant in question experienced an accident in 2003 involving the cleaning of fuel assemblies in the storage pool near the reactor.

A Hungarian Cessna 172 crashed in a field after being stolen by a drunk pilot, August 29, 2026.

IDF warns budget delay will force reserve, intelligence cuts beginning in September

The IDF warns that delayed defense funding will force reserve and intelligence cuts, undermine preparations for Iran, and threaten US arms contracts beginning in September.

IDF soldiers in the West Bank.

Jeen Defense wins 14.9m NIS defense AI contract

Jeen Technologies' subsidiary secures its largest Defense Ministry order, accelerating deployment of its sovereign AI platform designed to support intelligence, operations, and decision-making

Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv

Damascus condemns Israel Katz after visit with IDF soldiers on Mount Hermon

Katz's visit follows an IDF strike in Syria near Damascus on Saturday, which itself followed a larger strike on a military airfield on August 18.

Defense Minister Israel Katz attends a cornerstone-laying ceremony for the new settlement of Doran in the Mount Hebron region of the West Bank, June 16, 2026.

Israel plans development of space weapons capable of striking targets on Earth

Defense Minister Israel Katz said space capabilities would provide the IDF with an advantage in future conflicts as Israel seeks to become a leading space power.

THE IRON Dome fires an interceptor missile as rockets are launched from Gaza, near Sderot in August 2018.

IDF begins construction of six new training bases incorporating lessons from Oct. 7

The Defense Ministry views the project as an operational initiative due to its direct impact on the training and preparation of all IDF Ground Forces combat units for future challenges.

Simulation of a future brigade training bridge.

Israel will not tolerate Turkey's 'dangerous adventures' in Syria, Katz warns Erdogan

"Erdogan is dragging Turkey into dangerous adventures in Syria. Israel will not allow any actor to threaten its security," the defense minister wrote on X/Twitter.

Defense Minister Israel Katz attends a cornerstone-laying ceremony for the new settlement of Doran in the Mount Hebron region of the West Bank, June 16, 2026.

Ondas acquires Aran Defense for $33.9 million as autonomous defense demand grows

The transaction comes as Aran Defense’s revenues have grown. The division generated an estimated $17m. in revenue in 2025, up from approximately $12m. in 2024.

 Illustration, a smartphone displays the logo of Ondas Holdings Inc.

IDF still uses Chinese-made vehicles at Kirya despite security concerns

Electric MG ZS vehicles continue to patrol the IDF's Kirya headquarters in Tel Aviv, despite restrictions on Chinese vehicles and renewed concerns over Chinese-made technology.

IDF officers and individuals in civilian clothing stand next to Chinese-manufactured MG SZ Electric Vehicles belonging to the IDF Kirya Headquarters security patrol, 2021; illustrative.

Israel, Honduras deepen defense ties with new memorandum of understanding

In 2021, Honduras became one of the first countries to move its embassy to Jerusalem, joining the US, Guatemala, and Kosovo.

Defense Minister Israel Katz with a Honduran military delegation, August 16, 2026