Military
US pivot from strikes to sanctions in Iran war shows lack of clear strategy, experts say
Despite the apparent success of the US’s blockade and sanctions campaign, Iranian officials have repeatedly expressed that they would not falter in maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Fringe rabbis recruit Jewish clergy to lobby against US military aid to Israel, halt weapons sales
IDF condemns MK Sukkot's 'deceitful' request for military escort to destroy West Bank monument
Philippines seeking to expand military drone capabilities in modernization push, defense chief says
Uganda approves deployment of army to Gaza as part of international peacekeeping force
The motion, tabled by the defense minister, sought Parliament's approval under the Constitution and the UPDF Act to deploy Ugandan troops to support efforts to restore peace.
Israel Katz questions IDF tactics after Lebanon blast as US reportedly blocks wider attack
Defense minister challenges commanders on why troops entered explosive-laden structure in southern Lebanon • Lebanese outlet says US blocked wider response against Hezbollah to save peace talks
Two IDF reservists killed, four wounded after booby-trapped house explodes in southern Lebanon
The reservists were killed after an explosive device detonated as they entered a booby-trapped home during a search operation in Majdal Zoun, causing the building to collapse.
IDF to deploy voting stations behind enemy lines in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza ahead of October election
The Chief of Staff outlined a number of preparatory guidelines and procedures to be implemented by the IDF.
Nigeria's Tinubu approves military pay rise as security challenges persist
The pay raises of up to 80% for members of the Nigerian armed forces come as Islamist insurgents such as Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province continue their attacks in the country.
IDF Atidim launches first dedicated engineering track for haredi, minority students
Students will earn practical engineering diplomas before enlistment, serve in leading Military Intelligence technology units, and complete full engineering degrees during their military service.
Givati soldiers who led mass walkout at Sde Teiman base given jail time, dismissed from combat
The soldier who was on discharge leave was sentenced to 20 days in military prison and will also be removed from combat duty.
US signs deal to boost output of parts for Patriot, THAAD interceptor systems
The US Defense Department signed a deal with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to boost production of missile-interceptor components.
After public clash with IDF, Katz denies announcing Central Command head's dismissal on live TV
Katz said the appointment process for IDF Manpower Directorate head Maj.-Gen. Dado Bar Khalifa to Central Command commander had already been underway for months.
'We are winning, but the next threat is already inside Israel,' IDSF chairman says
The former IDF official, Winner, headed operational planning for the IDF's Southern Command from 2013 until roughly a year ago.
