Defense Ministry
IDF plans massive NIS 130 billion buildup, including aircraft, munition factories
On the agenda are more fighter jets, refueling aircraft, attack helicopters, naval vessels, armored vehicles, advanced weapons production, and a space project.
IDF Disabled Veterans Organization warns of 'national disaster' amid exclusion in defense budget
Next Israeli gov't main issue will be controlling defense budget, Bank Hapoalim CEO told conference
Israel looks from the Mediterranean to India for a new strategic front to contain Iran - analysis
From the NSA to Israeli defense tech, Mike Rogers isn’t slowing down
DEFENSE AFFAIRS: Former NSA director Mike Rogers discusses why Israel’s security challenges are redefining the next era of defense technology.
Defense Minister Katz moves to extend IDF service to 36 months
In the statement, Katz indicated that combat soldiers and other conscripts who are already serving and scheduled to complete their service during 2026 may have to delay their discharge from the IDF.
Israel approves 2026 state budget incl. NIS 112 b. designated for defense spending
Opposition leader and Yesh Atid chair Yair Lapid said the government is approving "a budget of corruption and draft-dodging."
IDF Chief of Staff Zamir to hold meeting over new commanders, contradicting Defense Minister Katz
Katz recommended suspending the discussions, arguing that they could resume only after the Defense Ministry comptroller reviews the probes from November.
Israel’s defense echelon failed to secure critical sites during Iran war, comptroller charges
Some critical Israeli sites were struck by Iranian ballistic missiles during the war, including Beersheba's medical center, the Haifa Bazan oil refinery, and the Weizmann Institute of Science.
Israel exposed to bioterrorism threats amid severe biosecurity gaps, comptroller reveals
Matanyahu Englman's report also examined the rapidly advancing field of synthetic biology and concluded that Israel has no regulatory framework for overseeing DNA synthesis.
'First robotics war': Defense Ministry shows how robotic systems used in Israel-Hamas War
The robotic systems have gotten much more diverse and standardized, being deployed in much higher volumes to assist with exploring Hamas tunnels, to save risking soldiers' lives from that process.
Israel set to fully deploy 'game-changing, cutting-edge' Iron Beam laser system this month
Israel will fully deploy the Iron Beam on December 30, introducing a laser system designed to intercept drones, rockets, missiles, and mortars at high speed.
'Defense-Tech Nation': Israel prepares new spectrum of weapons for next Iran war
Defense Ministry's Amir Baram warned that "Iran's rapid force buildup in air defense and ballistic missile capabilities" driven by "its extremist ideology" means that "all fronts are still open."
Presidential pardons in Israel: How do they work, and can Netanyahu receive one? - explainer
According to the President’s Office, pardons are considered only after a full evaluation by all relevant authorities.
