Military
Philippines seeking to expand military drone capabilities in modernization push, defense chief says
US defense ally the Philippines also plans to acquire additional guided-missile corvettes and other major defense assets to beef up its external defense capabilities.
IDF's pre-Oct. 7 containment 'conceptzia' mentality still ingrained, October Council warns
US State Dept. approves $4.5 billion tanker deal with Qatar, despite Israeli embargo
After months apart on reserve duty, married Israeli couples face a new challenge at home
Chinese-made drones could expose Israeli soldiers' locations, IDF officials warn
The military still permits the widespread and unregulated use of Chinese technology, including drones used by troops at the IDF's frontline operational edge.
Jewish WWII British special forces veteran who fought against Nazis in Africa dies, aged 100
Cairo-born Jack Mann served as a radio operator in a reconnaissance and raiding unit formed to fight Nazis in Africa, later joining the SAS and SBS, including a posting in Mandatory Palestine.
IDF still uses Chinese-made vehicles at Kirya despite security concerns
Electric MG ZS vehicles continue to patrol the IDF's Kirya headquarters in Tel Aviv, despite restrictions on Chinese vehicles and renewed concerns over Chinese-made technology.
South Korea's Lee backs stronger self-defense, says drills not aimed at North Korea
South Korea had no intention of using the exercises to attack North Korea or raise tensions on the Korean Peninsula, Lee said.
Economic pressure can buy Israel time. Mistaking it for a strategy would squander it - opinion
A blockade would impose real costs on Tehran and make Israel safer. But weakening Iran is not the same as toppling the regime. It is the difference between buying time and solving the problem.
Somalia troops and armed opposition clash in heavy Baidoa fighting as civilian toll rises
Fresh fighting in the city could compound a dire humanitarian crisis in the area. Baidoa hosts hundreds of thousands of displaced people; one in four children at refugee sites is malnourished.
Press Council raises press freedom concerns over IDF restrictions in Kusra
The Press and Communications Council demanded responses from the IDF after a Channel 14 reporter entered the West Bank village of Kusra, while other reporters were denied access.
Israeli officials stunned by Iran’s rapid military recovery after 2026 war - exclusive
IDF, Mossad officials shocked for the second time in two years by the speed of Iranian post-war recovery • IDF seeing a stunningly speedy turnaround in ballistic missile threat
Cyprus ramping up pressure on Tel Aviv while eyeing Israel’s Merkava tanks for its army - report
According to Phileleftheros, opinions within the Israeli government are divided on the matter, with some in support of providing Cyprus with Merkava tanks and some against such a move.
IDF strikes Hamas terror cell, resuming preemptive strikes despite Trump's Gaza deal
After curbing its operations in line with US instructions since the July deal took effect, the IDF is confident on removing ongoing threats in Gaza, military sources said.
