US Department of Defense

Lockheed Martin to quadruple THAAD anti-missile interceptor production

Israel’s closest parallel to the THAAD is the Arrow anti-missile system, but the systems employ different defensive capabilities.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
US Army 1st Lt. Tony Gosser with Task Force Talon, 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, views a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon system. October 26, 2017.
A member of the U.S. Army takes part in a fitness competition with the U.S. Capitol in the background on the day of a military parade to commemorate the U.S. Army's 250th Birthday in Washington, D.C

How new US defense policies impact security and industry - opinion

The United States is overhauling how it builds and fields military power. These changes are reshaping national security, the defense workforce, and local economies in ways every community will feel

|ByMICHAEL S. FLEMING
Lockheed Martin’s Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE)

US to triple Patriot missile production in historic defense deal

In deal with the Pentagon, the defense contractor pledges to more than triple Patriot missile output

|ByANNA AHRONHEIM
US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, December 11, 2025.

Trump expected to sign $1 trillion annual defense bill, despite provisions of aid to Ukraine

The fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, authorizes a record $901 billion in annual military spending, $8 billion more than Trump requested.

|ByREUTERS

Israel brings 1 million masks from China for IDF soldiers

The masks were procured from China and shipped to Israel in order that the IDF can begin using them within days.

APRIL 14, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A medical worker wearing a protective mask and glasses, who treats patients suffering from coronavirus disease (COVID-19), is seen in an intensive care unit at the Oglio Po hospital in Cremona, Italy

Bennett: We’ll continue to ‘act firmly’ against Iran

Defense minister discusses regional threats in Pentagon visit.

FEBRUARY 5, 2020ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Defense Minister Naftali Bennett meets US Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper in Washington

US fielded a low-yield submarine-launched ballistic missile warhead

"This supplemental capability strengthens deterrence and provides the United States a prompt, more survivable low-yield strategic weapon," said John Rood, undersecretary of defense for policy.

FEBRUARY 5, 2020ByREUTERS
US submarine New Mexico is seen during NATO's Dynamic Manta 2017 anti-submarine warfare exercise, in Catania's harbour

Israel procures five CH-53 helicopters for spare parts

IAF Yas'ur helicopters grounded following devastating engine fire destroyed a platform in November

DECEMBER 22, 2019ByANNA AHRONHEIM
US Navy Sikorsky CH-53 helicopters to use as spare parts bought by Israel's Defense Ministry

Israeli counter-drone co D-Fend raises $28m

"Many counter-drone platforms were assessed by the DIU seeking the optimal solutions, and we are proud to have been down-selected."

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019ByGLOBES/ TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
EMPLOYEES CHECK an Elbit Systems Ltd. Hermes 900 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at the company’s drone factory in Rehovot last month.