Israel defense news

Developing next surprises: Defense Ministry officials discuss defense-tech future with top startups

Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram told industry leaders that Israel aims to expand domestic production, innovation, and defense exports.

Defense Ministry Director-General, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram.
IDF soldiers in the Bint Jbail stadium, southern Lebanon, July 15, 2026.

IDF redeployment hinges on Hezbollah disarmament, US officials say ahead of Netanyahu-Trump summit

A person holds a placard representing a US flag, with an image of Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on a billboard in the background, on the day of a ceremony marking 40 days since Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, in Tehran, Iran, April 9, 2026.

US will blame Israel if large-scale attacks against Iran fail, former defense official warns

IDF destroys four Hamas tunnels in Gaza over weekend, April 14, 2026.

Officials warn deployment of ISF could strengthen Hamas, restrict IDF operations in Gaza


Israel faces multiple challenges in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria for last weeks of December

The problem for Israel is that ceasefires on two borders are not bringing calm. Israeli leaders and officials appear to think that new rounds of conflict are only a matter of time.

IDF killed six terrorists and arrested dozens in "Operation Five Stones" in the northern West Bank.

How the Philippines turned tech and truth into weapons – and why Israel should care - opinion

The genius of the Philippine strategy lies in converting military asymmetry into cognitive superiority. They cannot out-gun the Chinese Navy, but they can out-truth them.

Filipino troops watch members of the U.S. Army National Guard demonstrate their rappelling skills during the Urban Search and Rescue activity of the 2016 RP-US Balikatan joint military exercises in Camp Capinpin in Tanay, Rizal east of Manila

'Invade Iran or accept talks,' ex-Israeli Air Force chief warns

Former IAF commander Eitan Ben Eliyahu said Operation Rising Lion delayed Iran’s nuclear program but did not destroy it, warning Tehran is learning for the next round.

An Israeli Air Force plane utilized in the October 2024 strike against Iranian military infrastructure.

Germany set to finally deploy Israel's Arrow 3 defense system, which neutralized Iranian missiles

Germany will officially deploy the Israeli-supplied Arrow 3 missile defense system this week, marking its first use outside Israel to counter long-range ballistic missile threats.

 Israel's Arrow 3 interceptor.

'Day after' cannot be just a slogan, or Israel could emerge same as before the war - editorial

Israel needs to invest heavily in its citizens, whether it is children who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder or adults who have lost their businesses.

 The cumulative expenditure for the protests, distributed among 26 collectives, totals approximately NIS 2 million. Protesters rally in Jerusalem, July 23.

French gov't allows Israeli firms to participate in defense exhibition after alleged ban

The French Foreign Ministry informed Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar that the decision had been reversed and that all Israeli companies would be able to participate in the exhibition.

 French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (illustration)

IAI unveils LAHAT ALPHA, next-gen anti-tank missile for extended ranges

LAHAT ALPHA builds on the vast operational experience of LAHAT, deployed globally with numerous customers, including the IDF

Lahat Alpha

Will Israel’s defense sector rebound with the end of the war in Gaza?

With the cessation of hostilities, Israel may find it easier to navigate diplomatic tensions that previously threatened arms deals.

A PULS multiple rocket launcher miniature and artillery rockets by Israeli Elbit Systems is exhibited at the DEFEA Defense Exhibition, in Athens, Greece, May 8, 2025.

Dubai Airshow bans Israeli defense firms after ‘technical review’

Prior to the announcement industry sources told Defense & Tech by The Jerusalem Post that they did not expect to attend the airshow

 Dubai

Defense Ministry co-chairs meeting with US Department of War

In the joint security convention, Defense Ministry Director-General Maj.-Gen. (res.) Amir Baram expressed his gratitude to the US for its commitment to Israel's security.

U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visit a site in southern Israel where the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) deployed a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, March 6, 2019