Israel defense news

WATCH: IDF releases footage, pictures from Ran Gvili rescue mission

The IDF found the remains of the last Israeli hostage from the October 7 invasion, St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, on Monday at around 2:00 p.m. at al-Batesh cemetery in northern Gaza

IDF troops surround slain hostage Ran Gvili's remains.
People walk past a projection depicting Israeli and US flags on the walls of Jerusalem's Old City on Oct. 22, 2025.

Israel's 'model ally' from Pentagon is key signal, even if downplayed by media - analysis

An AI-generated image of an Nvidia chip.

Israel launches national AI supercomputer to strengthen tech innovation

The technology improves situational awareness for lower-level mission execution in joint all-domain C2 (JADC2) scenarios.

Israel's XTEND joins with Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works for multi-drone mission execution


Israel, Germany move toward 2025 delivery of Arrow missile defense system

Progress comes amidst German ban on sales of arms to Israel

 The Arrow 3 air defense system, used for the first time on November 9, 2023, to intercept a missile fired at Eilat by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.

Spain cancels purchase of police ammunition from Israeli firm

Spain has been one of the European Union's harshest critics of Israel's campaign in Gaza and more recently in south Lebanon.

 Members of Spain's Guardia Civil of Valdemoro march with French Gendarmes during the traditional Bastille Day military parade on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, July 14, 2018.

Israel's demining near Golan signals wider front against Hezbollah, sources say

Israel has cleared landmines and established barriers, signaling an intensification in the war against Hezbollah.

 IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon uncover Hezbollah weapons, October 13, 2024.

Hezbollah rockets harm civilians despite IDF operations; Gallant: our strike will be suprising

Changes in war could mark a shift in emphasizing Gaza and Lebanon as bigger security issues than Iran.

 Soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, 9-Oct-2024.

The challenges facing UN peacekeepers in Lebanon - analysis

Irish troops have had a presence in southern Lebanon since 1978, but they now face an impossible mission.

 An Irish peacekeeper sits inside a UN peacekeepers' vehicle at Camp Shamrock where Irish and Polish peacekeepers of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) are stationed, close to the Lebanese-Israeli border, November 29, 2023.

Israel must respond to Iran's massive ballistic missile attack - analysis

Iran has assumed for too long that it can wreak havoc without retribution - that needs to change.

 The remains of a ballistic missile fired from Iran which landed in Israel, October 1, 2024

Elbit Systems awarded $53 Million contract for unmanned mortar system

The innovative Israeli defense company will supply the Crossbow mortar system to the customer over a 6-year period.

 The crossbow, dated May 8, 2024.

State of the art: How effective is Israel's defense technology?

Israel's tri-factor military umbrella system was born out of historical vulnerability. However, the technology failed the nation on Oct 7. Did its success on April 14 redeem it?

 Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel, October 9, 2023

A new spark: Israel's Elbit unveils advanced Hermes 650 drone

Elbit Systems unveiled the Hermes™ 650 Spark, the latest in their line of Hermes UAS drones.

 The new Hermes 650™ Spark UAS drone by Elbit Systems.

Why Netanyahu's government is a huge danger to Israel's defense industry - opinion

Netanyahu promised massive investments in the defense industries to reduce dependence on foreign powers, but the industry is in its prime and doesn't need money but rather technological innovation.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visiting an Iron Dome battery in a central Israeli Air Force base, May 11, 2023