Israel defense news

Massive explosion in Beit Shemesh area was coordinated test with defense company, officials say

Reports have circulated the theory that the explosion may have destroyed a stockpile of surface-to-air missiles belonging to Arrow-3.

|ByAMIR BOHBOT
Screengrab of explosion near Beit Shemesh, May 17, 2026.
West African Soldiers from Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast and Niger attend the closing ceremony of the U.S. sponsored Flintlock exercises at the site of the new French-backed international counter-terrorism academy in Jacqueville, Ivory Coast

Mer Group signs deal with West African country

Deal would see a full package of operational technologies, professional support, and long‑term guidance. But the company wouldn't disclose any additional information.

|ByANNA AHRONHEIM
View of the closed Elbit Systems stand after the four main Israeli company stands at the Paris Airshow have been shut down by organizers during the 55th Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 16, 2025.

Despite tensions, dozens of Israeli companies set to head to Eurosatory 2026

Over 30 Israeli defense firms will attend Eurosatory, returning to France’s top arms expo despite strained ties, past bans, and halted procurement.

|ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Prior to Russia’s 2022 invasion, Ukraine hadn’t invested in drone technology, but now it is considered to be a master of drone warfare.

Middle East military expenditure holds steady as global defense budgets surge

New SIPRI report finds greatest increases in defense spending were in Europe and Asia, despite the ongoing wars in the Middle East.

|ByANNA AHRONHEIM

IDF reservists mostly still serving despite Knesset judiciary vote

IDF reservists have, for the most part, not followed through on their threats to refuse to show up for reserve duty when called.

JULY 12, 2023ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Israel plans first-ever sale of flagship Merkava tank to European country

Israeli defense products are seeing record demand due to the high cost of supplying Ukraine in its fight against Russia's invasion.

JUNE 15, 2023ByREUTERS
Tank crews from the Seventh Brigade's 75th Battalion train with their new Merkava Mk. 4 tanks

Israel's record exports can benefit the world in a time marked by instability - editorial

The Defense Ministry notes that geopolitical changes occurring in Europe and Asia have generated significant demand for Israel's cutting-edge systems.

JUNE 14, 2023ByJPOST EDITORIAL
The Iron Dome air defense missile systems is seen during operational trials conducted following the conclusion Operation Shield and Arrow on May 14, 2023

IDF, Shin Bet, Mossad projects awarded Israel's Defense Prize for 2023

President Herzog and Defense Minister Gallant awarded the 2023 Israel Defense Prize to four projects in a ceremony at the president's home in Jerusalem.

JUNE 14, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The 2023 Israel Defense Prize winners protect their identities.

IDF’s electronic warfare role jumps forward in current major IDF drill

IDF officer gives Jpost rare insight into classified unit

JUNE 6, 2023ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
One of 75 pictures chosen from the IDF archives, on the occasion of the IDF's 75th anniversary.

Iron Dome tech failure let in Gaza rockets - IDF probe

The IDF said that its rocket defense unit quickly noted and dealt with the technical issue and restored full effectiveness.

MAY 4, 2023ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Iron dome anti-missile system fires interception missiles as rockets fired from the Gaza Strip to Israel, as it seen from Sderot, on May 2, 2023.

New home for lone IDF combat soldiers to open in Ra'anana

The house will accommodate 93 lone combat soldiers and is set to open its doors in March 2024.

APRIL 25, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Habayit Shel Benji - a real home for lone soldiers and Guidance Center for all soldiers after their service

2 IDF soldiers imprisoned, 1 suspended after Golani brigade walkout

The rest of the unit will be required to complete a series of educational disciplinary activities before returning to their usual training and work schedule. 

APRIL 25, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Golani Troops during a large scale drill in northern Israel simulating war with Hezbollah.

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

APRIL 11, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
A drone is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 25, 2022.