Defense industry

With Trump signaling an end to US military aid, former IAF chief Norkin says Israel must leverage technology to build alliances and reduce vulnerabilities

The centerpiece of the security plan is a comprehensive new border barrier stretching approximately 500 kilometers along Israel's border with Jordan, at an estimated cost of NIS 5.5 billion.

"If some people believe they have evidence that China is transporting lethal weapons to Iran, which would pose a serious threat to Israel's security, I think the Israeli government will let us know."

The planned cooperation between the two defense companies is expected to create the foundation for long-term domestic production, technical expertise, and lifecycle support in the Netherlands.

A military laser weapon built to disable drones has joined the air-defense network protecting Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.

A day later, the Financial Times reported that Russia had signed a weapons deal with Iran to supply the regime with 90 advanced guided missile launchers.

"The major advantage of Israeli defense-tech developments is that most of them are combat-proven. These are not theoretical products," said senior defense manufacturing exec. Eitan Mandel.

New visual intelligence capabilities help Windward track and identify vessels operating beyond the reach of conventional systems.

Israel must expand domestic production of ammunition, interceptors, and other critical systems. It must invest in research and strengthen its industrial capacity.

Can we keep some kind of security zones in Gaza and Lebanon for some period of years beyond the years we have already kept them? Very likely. As large as we currently have? No way.