Defense industry

Defense Ministry orders boost Israeli startups

Total funding raised by companies that received a direct order from MAFAT in 2025 was $1.2 billion

The Israel Defense Forces announced that troops from the 10th Brigade have wrapped up a series of operations around the Yellow Line in the Khan Yunis area.
The logo of French car manufacturer Renault is seen in front of a dealership in Villepinte near Paris, France, January 22, 2025

From cars to combat: Renault is entering the defense industry

Starling's new VTOL drone design for enhanced operational flexibility

Israeli defense-tech co Kela teams with Starling on drones

Flags of Israel and Bulgaria

Israeli manufacturing company expands to Europe amid rising geopolitical tensions


Shin Bet deputy director 'S' to leave role, in blow to chief David Zini

'S' previously served as the agency's acting director after the departure of former chief Ronen Bar, who promoted him to deputy chief in January. 

Shin Bet director David Zini participates in the state memorial ceremony for the October 7 massacre on Mount Herzl, in Jerusalem, October 16, 2025

US to ease tariffs on defense and diamond imports from Israel

As for chips and pharma, two leading sectors in Israel's exports, the negotiations are expected to continue for months to come.

A trader inspects a diamond during a show at Israel's Diamond Exchange near Tel Aviv, Israel

Iran-linked hackers claim to expose alleged Israeli drone engineers, offer $30,000 bounties

Cyber group Handala claimed to have acquired the names of engineers involved in Israel’s drone programs, a day after threatening Israeli politicians.

 Israeli drone.

In move to deter Turkey, Israel explores creation of rapid-response force with Greece, Cyprus

The initiative is part of a broader effort to deter Turkey’s military and strategic activities in the eastern Mediterranean.

Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pose for a photo before signing a deal to build the EastMed subsea pipeline to carry natural gas from the eastern Mediterranean to Europe, at the Zappeion Hall in Athens, Gree

Israeli's defense technology playing a key role in Greece's military modernization - analysis

The military modernization is Athens’ most ambitious defense overhaul in modern history, designed to transform the Hellenic Armed Forces into one of Europe’s most technologically advanced militaries.

A LORA quasi-ballistic missile by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is exhibited at the DEFEA Defence Exhibition, in Athens, Greece, May 8, 2025.

Israel's economy showed wartime resilience, but recovery demands structural reform

After two years of war, Israel needs a bold, strategic plan for economic renewal that pivots from wartime expenditure to long-term, sustainable growth.

Israel is simultaneously one of the strongest financial economies in the world and one of the weakest developed economies in terms of physical infrastructure.

It's time for Israel to walk away from US military aid - opinion

As Israel’s economy and defense mature, US military aid may cost more politically than it delivers strategically.

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel, October 9, 2023.

Why Germany’s Arrow 3 purchase is more than military hardware - opinion

Eight decades after the Holocaust, Germany will rely on an Israeli defense system to shield itself from ballistic missile threats. History’s wheel has turned in a way few could have imagined

Flags flutter in front of a radom of the "Arrow Weapon System for Germany" pictured in Annaburg, Germany, December 3, 2025.

Rafael delivers Spyder air defense system to Georgia - report

The system can engage multiple threats simultaneously up to 80 kilometers away in all weather conditions.

Rafael's Spyder air defense system

IRGC reveals new Hadid 110 stealth suicide drone, fastest in Iran's history

The Hadid 110 is jet-powered and can reportedly fly up to 517 km. an hour.

Iran's Hadid-110 suicide drone