Military aid to israel
Israel aims to build its own stealth fighter jets, autonomous combat aircraft, senior official says
A senior Israeli official says the country is ready to develop homegrown stealth jets and unmanned combat aircraft as part of a push to reduce reliance on US aid
House rejects bill to strip Israel aid despite over 100 Democrats voting to cut funding
Editor's Notes: Israel-US alliance after the aid is gone must become a partnership, not an MoU
Congress blocks vote on restricting military funding to Israel after Democratic Party debate
Reported details emerge on aid package to Israel from Obama administration
Although the package will include more money, Israel will have to forfeit annual Congressional “plus-ups” to the president's annual budget except in extreme emergency cases.
Israel’s Vital Neutrality
Analysis: Netanyahu waiting for Obama's successor in a gamble on Israel's security
The prime minister has asked for $5 billion in annual defense aid and says that he will wait to sign the new Memorandum of Understanding with Obama's successor if the US president doesn't agree.
Why the US will never leave the Middle East by David Allouche
Israel-Indian missile system Barak 8 carries out successful trial in Indian Ocean
"Trial will benefit both the Indian and Israeli navies," CEO of IAI says.
Obama eulogizes six US soldiers, including Jewish airman, killed in Afghanistan attack
Staff Sgt. Peter Taub, 30, was assigned to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, the Pentagon said in a statement Tuesday.
Local authorities warned of enlarged rocket threat from Hezbollah
In future war with Hezbollah, country could sustain hundreds of fatalities and billions of shekels in damages, Home Front Command says.
Israel's Elbit to supply US Marines with laser system
Israeli defense firm wins 73.4 million dollar contract to supply Common Laser Range Finder – Integrated Capability.
IDF using new automated system for live fire combat drills
The system, dubbed "Safe Ground," has begun serving commanders planning war exercises around the country in recent months.
7th Armored Brigade updates to Merkava Mk. 4 tank with eye on Hezbollah
Senior army source: "We are not resting on our laurels after Operation Protective Edge."
