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.

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

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

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


Israeli companies design unmanned helicopter with precision-fire capabilities

The ever-increasing use of hostile, weaponized aerial vehicles on the battlefield has pushed defense companies to develop systems to counter enemy drones.

 The Golden Eagle unmanned helicopter

Israel must look to its own defenses in regards to Iran - opinion

The new Iran deal that will be signed will probably be weak and useless at mitigating the Iranian threat.

 AN IMAGE of US President Joe Biden, also picturing the American and Israeli flags, burns as the 42nd anniversary of the US expulsion from Iran is marked in Tehran, in November.

Israel Aerospace Industries saw record profit in 2021

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) saw significant growth for the third consecutive year.

 Simulation of the new Carmel AFV, to be developed by IAI.

Israel defense companies showcase products at Singapore Airshow

Elbit Systems, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, and Israel Aerospace Industries are just a few companies to have booths at the Singapore Airshow, Asia's largest aviation event.

 Skylark 3 Hybrid

Israel, Gulf States in discussions for air defense systems

The famed Iron Dome system is not the only system that could be on the table.

 The Iron Dome missile defense system in action.

MAFAT, Public Security Ministry sign tech cooperation deal

Defense R&D will assist the ministry in developing and advancing processes in technological areas where there are operational gaps.

IDF soldiers are seen taking part in military drills in Israel's North to simulate a war with Hezbollah.

Israeli Defense Ministry tightens cyber exports post-NSO scandal

A new declaration all companies will be required to sign doesn't define criticism of governments as a crime, which could allow for the same issues as with NSO.

 A man walks past the logo of Israeli cyber firm NSO Group at one of its branches in the Arava Desert, southern Israel July 22, 2021

Indian chief of staff in Israel to talk defense cooperation

This is Gen. Manoj Mukund Naravene’s first visit to Israel since he began his term as India’s top military officer in 2019.

 General Manoj Mukund Naravane, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC takes over as the Chief of Army Staff from the outgoing COAS General Bipin Rawat, today in New Delhi.

Israeli company Rafael to present at the Dubai Air Show 2021

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems hopes to showcase its aerial defense systems, as well as its satellite intelligence and communications systems, at this year’s Dubai air show.

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems' Seabreaker precision missile

How the IDF invented 'Roof Knocking', the tactic that saves lives in Gaza

Israel could have taken the easy way out and attacked without phone calls or warning strikes. But it didn’t. The IDF officers and soldiers in the command center knew what they had to do.

SMOKE RISES from the Gaza Strip following an IDF military strike, August 2014.