Military

IDF Disabled Veterans Org. warns of 'national disaster' amid exclusion in defense budget

The warnings came amid debate in 2026 defense spending discussions, in which the Finance Ministry rejected the Defense Ministry's petitions to increase spending by NIS 40 billion.

Israeli Minister of Defense Benny Gantz, Israeli soldiers and Israeli veterans and disabled IDF soldiers seen during a march honoring IDF wounded and disabled IDF, in Tel Aviv, November 17, 2021.
IDF troops operating in the Wadi Saluki area of southern Lebanon.

Israeli military nearing breaking point without more manpower, IDF warns Knesset committee

An IDF soldier holds a combined Israeli-American Flag

The Sixth Eye: Reframing US security assistance to Israel- opinion

Firefighters take a break as they work at a site of a Russian missile and drone strikes, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, July 2, 2026.

Russia launches massive attack on Kyiv, killing at least 10 in retaliation for Ukrainian strikes


As China's regional influence expands so does it's strike capacity over Australia, says think tank

"China's military build-up is reshaping the balance of power in ways that affect Australian security regardless of China's ability to strike Australian territory," the Lowy Institute said.

FILE PHOTO: Printed Chinese and Australian flags are seen in this illustration, July 21, 2022

From stockpiles to resilience: Modern conflict is reshaping defense force build up - opinion

Readiness used to mean warehouses full of gear. Now it means the ability to build, upgrade, and deploy faster than your adversary. Nations that don’t adapt will lose the next war before it begin

THAAD missile defense battery

US to drastically cut aircraft and warships assigned to NATO in Europe, officials say

The decision would limit NATO's ability to launch long-range strikes and conduct surveillance, the report said.

Newly acquired Polish F-35 Lightning II stealth strike fighters, named 'Husarz' in reference to the Polish "winged hussar" cavalry units, fly in formation accompanied by F-16 jets during a flypast over Westerplatte, as part of the celebratory event dubbed "Welcome to Poland", in Gdansk, Poland, June

Parashat Korah: Misreading intentions

Korah's rebellion shows how mistrust and competing narratives destroy dialogue, as reflected today in Israel’s haredi draft divide.

Meira Sohlberg, wife of Supreme Court Deputy President Noam Sohlberg, reacts to the attack by haredi protesters on their Alon Shvut home, June 3.

Qatar expands national service for non-residents born in the country, children of Qatari mothers

Those who enlist in the national service program will also receive financial incentives and have the opportunity to pursue permanent residency.

A Qatar flag in front of the Doha skyline on September 20, 2025.

New PM military secretary and Washington attaché join IDF General Staff

The IDF promoted Guy Markizeno and Tal Politis to the General Staff, placing them in two of Israel's most influential security positions amid ongoing regional challenges.

An illustrative image showing new PM Military Secretary Maj.-Gen. Guy Markizeno (L) and new IDF Defense Attache to Washington V.-Adm Tal Politis (R) at their respective changeover ceremonies in the Kirya, Tel Aviv, June 2026.

Military helicopter crash in Pakistani Kashmir killed all 22 personnel on board, military confirms

The Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad during take-off due to a technical fault, the military said in a statement on Wednesday.

Pakistani Army officers and people offer prayers as they attend the funeral of the victims, who died after an Mi-17 helicopter of Pakistan Army Aviation crashed near Muzaffarabad on Wednesday during take-off, in Muzaffarabad, Pakistani Kashmir, June 11, 2026.

Hezbollah relying on drones to prevent further IDF incursions into Lebanon, senior officer says

"The forces understand that the only way for us to succeed is to hunt the drone operators and kill them," the senior officer said.

An IDF drone during a training exercise near the Syrian border, northern Golan Heights, June 26, 2025; illustrative.

Despite hostility toward Israel, NATO armies are examining a dramatic defense tech upgrade

Elbit completed a major live field demonstration of its export version of the IDF's Digital Ground Army system in Sweden, as European armies look to modernize amid fears of a possible war with Russia

A demonstration of the Digital Ground Army system, June 2026.

IDF's 401st Armored Division changes chief weeks after outgoing head injured by Hezbollah FPV drone

Col. Meir Biderman was seriously wounded by a Hezbollah drone on May 20. The changeover was planned before the attack that wounded him in southern Lebanon.

Col. Meir Biderman (L), wounded by a Hezbollah drone attack, embraces IDF Northern Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Rafi Milo (R) at a changeover ceremony, June 7, 2026.