Israel defense news

Three years since October 7 IDSF-Habithonistim to hold conference

The “From Crisis to Triumph” conference will feature senior defense and diplomatic figures

Erez Winner, chairman of HaBithchonistim
Soldiers gather at the "Gamah" center.

IDF launches new 'Gamah' unit to overhaul officer recruitment, retention, redeployment - interview

 Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis talks during an interview with Reuters, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Athens,Greece, June 18, 2024.

Greece warns Turkey against violating sovereign rights, vows response from 'position of strength'

HERO 120 LMS autonomous multi-launch loitering munition system

UVision wins US Army follow-on suicide drone order


2 IDF soldiers imprisoned, 1 suspended after Golani brigade walkout

The rest of the unit will be required to complete a series of educational disciplinary activities before returning to their usual training and work schedule. 

Golani Troops during a large scale drill in northern Israel simulating war with Hezbollah.

Inside Israeli Innovation, Ep. 7: Defense tech that keeps Israel safe

After four people were killed over Passover, Maayan Hoffman and Zachy Hennessey discuss the security situation with Yaakov Amidror and Seth Frantzman

 The Spike anti-tank missile, made by Israeli defense contractor Rafael.

Iran hackers closer to penetrating Israel, US drones - cyberdefense CEO

Besides improving its own capabilities, Iran has started for the first time to more aggressively share cyberattack tools with Hezbollah.

A drone is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 25, 2022.

Satellite images show Israeli missile system deployed in UAE against Iranian threats

The Barak-8 air defense systems deployed by the UAE could be the first of a substantial contract for additional systems to protect sensitive sites.

 Satellite images taken over the United Arab Emirates show at least two Israeli Barak air defense systems being used by the Gulf country.

Israel unveils new S-80 corvette missile ship to withstand future threats

Israel Shipyards intends to make the new S-80 its flagship vessel for the next decade, serving the needs of the Israeli and foreign navies.

 Israel Shipyards unveils new S-80 corvette

US, UK affirm Israel's right to self-defense as UNSC set to meet on Gaza

US Senator Bob Menendez, UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and other officials issued statements supporting Israel's right to defend itself.

Rockets are fired by Palestinian militants into Israel, amid Israel-Gaza fighting, in Gaza, August 6, 2022.

Israeli firm Elbit debuts new advanced radar at Eurosatory

The DaiR is an innovative new radar that makes use of artificial intelligence, sophisticated algorithms and hundreds of digital receivers.

 Elbit's advanced radar, DaiR.

Israeli tech: This new sensor can detect incoming fire on battlefield

The OTHELLO-P passive high-performance gunfire detection system increases survivability and lethality of troops on the battlefield.

 Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) new passive high-performance gunfire detection system (GDS): OTHELLO-P.

Which Israeli defense companies will participate in Eurosatory?

Europe's leading land defense and security exhibition will take place in Paris this year, and is set to feature dozens of Israeli companies.

Rafael's SPIKE SR missile.

Defense Minister Gantz's trip to India in jeopardy again

Gantz was unable to find an opposition member who would abstain from votes while he was gone.

 Defense Minister Benny Gantz arrives to a government conference at the Hebrew University Givat Ram campus, on Jerusalem Day, May 29, 2022