Military
The fastest arms race is happening in the electromagnetic spectrum
Modern drones, precision weapons, and networked AI increasingly depend on the spectrum. AI is turning the ability to adapt there into a combat capability of its own.
IDF, Defense Ministry struggle with amount of reservists seeking mental health care, experts say
The role of defense R&D in strengthening Israel’s capabilities, technological superiority - opinion
In Syria, Israel’s female field intelligence soldiers power the IDF's covert operations
IDF condemns MK Sukkot's 'deceitful' request for military escort to destroy West Bank monument
The IDF stated that the soldiers spoke with their commanders after seeing what was happening and were instructed to intervene and remove the group from the village.
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
The October Council emphasized that many IDF soldiers still fear raising these dangers with their commander, as they did before October 7, 2023, worried they might be seen as a "nuisance."
US State Dept. approves $4.5 billion tanker deal with Qatar, despite Israeli embargo
Given existing production backlogs and heavy global demand, Qatar is unlikely to receive the aircraft before 2030.
After months apart on reserve duty, married Israeli couples face a new challenge at home
A 2024 study, published in Archives of Sexual Behavior, of couples during the current war found that wartime stress sharply reduces sexual well-being and emotional closeness.
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.
