Defense Ministry

IDF: Iron Beam laser saw limited use in Iran war due to lack of batteries, 14 needed

Firing Arrow interceptors can cost millions of shekels, Iron Dome interceptors can cost tens of thousands of shekels, but firing the Iron Beam is as cheap as turning a light on.

The Iron Beam laser defense system, pictured in December 2025.
CARGO SHIPS with containers are seen off the coast of of the southern Israeli city of Ashdod, August 6, 2024. Illustrative.

US ships 6,500 tons of munitions, equipment to Israel in 24 hours

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

A vessel from the Global Sumud Flotilla, pictured April 12, 2026; illustrative.

Defense Minister: Counterterrorism law allows seizure of Gaza flotilla's property


Red carpet and road closures: Israel gears up for Trump’s arrival

Israel readies for US President Donald Trump’s Monday visit, as the first stage of the Gaza hostage release deal is set to begin.

The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) has completed preparations for the arrival of US President Donald Trump at Ben Gurion Airport.

Defense Ministry: 1,152 soldiers fallen since October 7, over 40% were under age 21

Since Oct. 7, 1,152 Israeli soldiers have fallen, with over 40% under 21 years old, the Defense Ministry said, adding that more than 6,500 family members have joined Israel’s circle of bereavement.

Bereaved families, friends and Israeli soldiers visit the graves of fallen soldier during Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on April 30, 2025.

Japan’s Iron Lady and the future of Indo-Pacific security

Takaichi's election is more than a gender milestone: it could redefine Japan’s strategic posture for the next decade

A Japan Maritime Self Defense Force member takes part in a joint exercise between Japan and the Peruvian Navy at the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) military exercises in Waimanalo, Hawaii, U.S. July 18, 2024.

Colombia unveils new 'Miranda' rifle to replace Israeli Galil

The rifle is made of 85% nationally manufactured components, with the goal being to reach full domestic manufacturing capabilities over the next few years.

A man holds a G 36 KA rifle manufactured by Heckler & Koch

Microsoft pulls the plug on IDF tech over alleged Gaza surveillance

Following a review, the company concluded that the Israeli military used Microsoft's Azure to store large volumes of phone call recordings from Gaza and the West Bank.

A view shows the Microsoft logo on the day of the Hannover Messe, one of the world's largest industrial trade fairs with this year's partner country being Canada, as both Canada and the European Union face new U.S. tariffs, in Hanover, Germany, March 31, 2025.

Elbit on path to next stage in laser military technology: Air force lasers

Aerial lasers are also the holy grail of lasers in that they can be used more effectively and suddenly on both defense and offense.

Israeli flag against backdrop of the Iron Beam, September 17, 2025.

Israel's 'Iron Beam' fully operational to hit missiles along with drones

Firing Arrow interceptors can cost millions of shekels, Iron Dome interceptors can cost tens of thousands of shekels, but firing the Iron Beam is as cheap as turning a light on.

Security officials have stated that Laser Dome also has the capacity to take on barrages of simultaneous aerial threats and is not merely limited to shooting down one or two at a time.

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.

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

Elliptic said it was not possible to verify whether the $1.5 billion worth of transactions, which mostly took place in the last 12 months, were directly linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards.

The flags of Israel and Iran

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

Defense Ministry Director-General Maj.-Gen. (res.) Amir Baram says Operation Rising Lion was a clear win but warns Iran will strike again, urging local arms production and innovation.

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