Israel defense news

IDF redeployment hinges on Hezbollah disarmament, US officials say ahead of Netanyahu-Trump summit

“The conditions-based deal between Israel and Lebanon states that Israel will redeploy its troops from Lebanese territory in exchange for Hezbollah’s disarmament," officials told Walla.

IDF soldiers in the Bint Jbail stadium, southern Lebanon, July 15, 2026.
A person holds a placard representing a US flag, with an image of Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on a billboard in the background, on the day of a ceremony marking 40 days since Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, in Tehran, Iran, April 9, 2026.

US will blame Israel if large-scale attacks against Iran fail, former defense official warns

IDF destroys four Hamas tunnels in Gaza over weekend, April 14, 2026.

Officials warn deployment of ISF could strengthen Hamas, restrict IDF operations in Gaza

US President Donald Trump gestures as he steps off Air Force One to board the new Qatari-gifted Boeing plane, enroute to the United States following his participation in the NATO Summit at Royal Air Force Mildenhall on July 08, 2026 in Mildenhall, England.

Withdrawal cannot be a gesture of faith: US, Israel must align on Lebanon - editorial


Which Israeli defense companies will participate in Eurosatory?

Europe's leading land defense and security exhibition will take place in Paris this year, and is set to feature dozens of Israeli companies.

Rafael's SPIKE SR missile.

Defense Minister Gantz's trip to India in jeopardy again

Gantz was unable to find an opposition member who would abstain from votes while he was gone.

 Defense Minister Benny Gantz arrives to a government conference at the Hebrew University Givat Ram campus, on Jerusalem Day, May 29, 2022

IDF wants next war to be 'fast and lethal' - top Israeli officer

The IDF’s month-long Chariots of Fire exercise is aimed at strengthening defenses and homefront resilience.

 IDF 'Chariot of Fire' drill.

Defense exports in 2021 reach 20-year high with $11.2b in sales

Exports to Abraham Accord countries make up 7% of all defense exports.

Elbit Systems Howitzer gun

Germany eyes Arrow 3 missile defense system from Israel - report

Both Israel and Germany's defense ministries declined to comment directly on a German purchase of Arrow 3.

An "Arrow 3" ballistic missile interceptor is seen during its test launch near Ashdod

Israeli companies design unmanned helicopter with precision-fire capabilities

The ever-increasing use of hostile, weaponized aerial vehicles on the battlefield has pushed defense companies to develop systems to counter enemy drones.

 The Golden Eagle unmanned helicopter

Israel must look to its own defenses in regards to Iran - opinion

The new Iran deal that will be signed will probably be weak and useless at mitigating the Iranian threat.

 AN IMAGE of US President Joe Biden, also picturing the American and Israeli flags, burns as the 42nd anniversary of the US expulsion from Iran is marked in Tehran, in November.

Israel Aerospace Industries saw record profit in 2021

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) saw significant growth for the third consecutive year.

 Simulation of the new Carmel AFV, to be developed by IAI.

Israel defense companies showcase products at Singapore Airshow

Elbit Systems, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, and Israel Aerospace Industries are just a few companies to have booths at the Singapore Airshow, Asia's largest aviation event.

 Skylark 3 Hybrid

Israel, Gulf States in discussions for air defense systems

The famed Iron Dome system is not the only system that could be on the table.

 The Iron Dome missile defense system in action.