Defense Ministry

Netanyahu's 'Sparta' metaphor obscures Israel's wartime economic reality - analysis

Even with boycotts, sanctions, and embargoes making life harder, Israel will continue trading, innovating, and exporting, at the same time as it develops greater self-reliance. 

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at Newsmax event in Jerusalem, on August 13, 2025.
The flags of Israel and Iran

Israel orders seizure of 187 crypto wallets it links to Iran's Revolutionary Guards

Defense Ministry Director-General Maj.-Gen. (res.) Amir Baram speaks at a conference in Tel Aviv, March 25, 2025.

'Additional confrontations with Iran are inevitable,' Defense Ministry D-G Baram says

IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, September 1, 2025.

Some 81,700 soldiers wounded in Israel’s wars, 20,000 in current one, Defense Ministry says


Failure to procure advanced tech, weapons threatens IDF’s combat readiness - analysis

The IDF and Defense Ministry are working to mitigate the failure to secure advanced weapons and tech, that raised concerns about its readiness for future conflicts, reducing soldiers' effectiveness.

IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip, August 1, 2025.

Turkish hackers video-call Israel Katz, leak his phone number

According to N12, since October 7 and the war in Gaza, several Israeli officials have been targeted in hacking attacks. 

Defense Minister Israel Katz attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, September 10, 2025.

Israel unveils rail-mounted robot to guard borders, bases, and prisons

Defense officials described the project as a breakthrough in Israel’s efforts to protect against both external and internal threats.

The Defense Ministry's new rail-mounted robot designed to secure sensitive sites, including prisons, military bases, and border facilities, September 11, 2025.

China to showcase military might in Beijing with Axis of Upheaval

The “Victory Day” parade will feature tens of thousands of Chinese troops marching through the capital, accompanied by advanced weaponry, in a challenge to US military dominance.

Shenyang J-16, Chengdu J-20 and Shenyang J-35 fighter jets fly in a formation past a Chinese national flag during a flyover rehearsal ahead of a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, August 24, 2025.

West Bank sees highest terrorist home demolitions in decade after October 7

Security officials say the goal is not only to punish the perpetrators of attacks but also to deter those who are “on the fence” from joining terrorist activity.

 Palestinians inspect a blacksmith workshop after it was demolished by Israeli military bulldozers east of the West Bank city of Nablus, July 3, 2025.

Defense Ministry signs $115 Million contract with SCD for advanced infrared sensors

The expanded infrastructure will enable production of IR solutions for high-end applications, including area dominance, airborne payloads, space systems, and large-scale defense platforms.

SCD workers manufacturing infrastructure to support developing and producing next-generation infrared sensors, September 1, 2025.

Former UK army officer assisted Israel's Elbit to gain lucrative bid, whistleblower claims - report

The contract under bidding was regarding a 15-year training agreement. The whistle-blower claimed a recently retired brigadier guided Elbit's UK subsidiary to success through privileged information.

A display of Elbit weaponry is seen

'System Shock': The secret IAF protocol that brought Iran's air defenses to its knees

Israel’s Operation Rising Lion included a daring air force strike over Tehran, part of a secret plan to destabilize Iran’s defenses and leadership system.

An IAF jet prepares to depart prior to the strikes on military targets in Iran. October 26, 2024.

IDF to get 5,000 advanced FPV drones from Xtend in multimillion-dollar tender

The drones will be delivered to the IDF over the coming months, alongside comprehensive training and instruction programs provided by the company.

(Illustrative) Tactical, autonomous robotics systems developer XTEND secured extension to $70 million Series B funding

Israel launches $1.5 b. armored vehicle surge amid Gaza war

Defense Ministry accelerates production of Merkava tanks and APCs to bolster IDF ground power and industrial resilience.

(Illustrative) An IDF tank

IAF's most advanced transport helicopter enters production, Lockheed-Martin announces

The CH-53K Pere will replace Israel’s aging Yas'ur fleet, offering triple the payload, faster speeds, better survivability, and easier maintenance.

Arrival of the cockpit/cabin assembly at Sikorsky headquarters marks the start of production of 12 IAF ‘Pere’ CH-53K helicopters.