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


Inside Israeli Innovation, Ep. 7: Defense tech that keeps Israel safe

After four people were killed over Passover, Maayan Hoffman and Zachy Hennessey discuss the security situation with Yaakov Amidror and Seth Frantzman

 The Spike anti-tank missile, made by Israeli defense contractor Rafael.

Iran hackers closer to penetrating Israel, US drones - cyberdefense CEO

Besides improving its own capabilities, Iran has started for the first time to more aggressively share cyberattack tools with Hezbollah.

A drone is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 25, 2022.

Satellite images show Israeli missile system deployed in UAE against Iranian threats

The Barak-8 air defense systems deployed by the UAE could be the first of a substantial contract for additional systems to protect sensitive sites.

 Satellite images taken over the United Arab Emirates show at least two Israeli Barak air defense systems being used by the Gulf country.

Israel unveils new S-80 corvette missile ship to withstand future threats

Israel Shipyards intends to make the new S-80 its flagship vessel for the next decade, serving the needs of the Israeli and foreign navies.

 Israel Shipyards unveils new S-80 corvette

US, UK affirm Israel's right to self-defense as UNSC set to meet on Gaza

US Senator Bob Menendez, UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and other officials issued statements supporting Israel's right to defend itself.

Rockets are fired by Palestinian militants into Israel, amid Israel-Gaza fighting, in Gaza, August 6, 2022.

Israeli firm Elbit debuts new advanced radar at Eurosatory

The DaiR is an innovative new radar that makes use of artificial intelligence, sophisticated algorithms and hundreds of digital receivers.

 Elbit's advanced radar, DaiR.

Israeli tech: This new sensor can detect incoming fire on battlefield

The OTHELLO-P passive high-performance gunfire detection system increases survivability and lethality of troops on the battlefield.

 Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) new passive high-performance gunfire detection system (GDS): OTHELLO-P.

Which Israeli defense companies will participate in Eurosatory?

Europe's leading land defense and security exhibition will take place in Paris this year, and is set to feature dozens of Israeli companies.

Rafael's SPIKE SR missile.

Defense Minister Gantz's trip to India in jeopardy again

Gantz was unable to find an opposition member who would abstain from votes while he was gone.

 Defense Minister Benny Gantz arrives to a government conference at the Hebrew University Givat Ram campus, on Jerusalem Day, May 29, 2022

IDF wants next war to be 'fast and lethal' - top Israeli officer

The IDF’s month-long Chariots of Fire exercise is aimed at strengthening defenses and homefront resilience.

 IDF 'Chariot of Fire' drill.