Defense Ministry

What Elbit’s new deal with TKMS means for submarine manufacturing independence - analysis

Former defense officials told The Jerusalem Post that there was little in the Elbit press release that indicated that the primary construction of submarines would move from Germany to Israel.

Royal Navy ambush submarine seen near Scotland
Defense Minister Israel Katz presented the 2026 “Defense Minister’s Shield” to Soroka Medical Center.

Katz awards Soroka Medical Center with Defense Minister’s Shield for support of soldiers during war

 Among the symptoms: uncontrollable tremors, sleep disturbances and tantrums. IDF soldiers in action in Khan Yunis

Israeli combat veterans with PTSD and families not receiving enough support from the state - survey

Cooling towers at the former Three Mile Island Nuclear power plant during a tour by Constellation Energy in Londonderry Township, Pennsylvania, US, June 25, 2025

US transports nuclear microreactor for first time, showcasing potential to deploy nuclear power


No Israel–Azerbaijan rift after Armenia unveils Harop-like drone, experts say

"Even if India did leak such technology, Azerbaijan would surely understand that this was not an intentional move by Israel."

IAI's HAROP Loitering Munitions

Israel’s battle‑tested tech sees demand in Asia amid tensions with China - analysis

Israel’s strong presence at the Singapore Airshow highlights a shift toward Asian defense markets as demand for battle‑tested technology rises

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems at the 2024 Singapore Airshow

Elbit announces new $100 million in contracts to develop IDF’s next generation digitalization array

One of the key capabilities of the Tzayad system will be supporting operational and tactical decision-making through advanced artificial intelligence tools.

Defense firm Elbit Systems announced new $100 million contracts with the Defense Ministry to develop advanced digitization capabilities for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). February 9.

'Netanyahu is a liar': Yoav Gallant challenges PM's pre-October 7 intelligence documents

Gallant accused the prime minister of attempting to “engineer the perception” of Israeli society: "They take snippets of discussions and sentences from long periods of time, piece them together."

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant attend an event for outstanding soldiers as part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, at the President's residence in Jerusalem on April 26, 2023

Israel warns Trump: We may act alone if Iran crosses ballistic missile red line

“We told the Americans we will strike alone if Iran crosses the red line we set on ballistic missiles,” the source said, adding that Israel is not yet at that threshold.

An Israeli Air Force plane utilized in the October 2024 strike against Iranian military infrastructure.

An army of algorithms: How MAFAT is fighting Israel's wars with artificial intelligence - interview

The understanding has sunk in that the winner in battle will be the one who holds the smartest model inside the missile’s head, and no less importantly, inside the commander’s observation tools.

An illustration of an AI software running on a laptop, with a silhouetted soldier and Israeli flag in the background.

Defense Ministry, Elbit sign $130 million deal to outfit helicopters with Israeli tech

These advanced Elbit technologies will include command and control, avionics, electronic warfare systems, and the advanced anti-missile DIRCM system.

THE NEW "Pereh" helicopter, expected to replace the IDF's "Yas'ur" helicopters.

WATCH: Final hostage pin removed from National Memorial Hall for Israel's Fallen

The pin was removed in a solemn ceremony organized by the Families, Commemoration and Heritage Division at the Defense Ministry, following the return of Gvili's body to Israel from Gaza.

A HOSTAGE pin on St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili's memorial brick.

Defense Ministry, Elbit Systems sign $183 million air munitions procurement deal

Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the deal will strengthen the economy and reinforce national security, as well as equip the IDF to “meet security challenges both now and in the future.”

Elbit munitions

Israel to seek new 10-year security deal with Trump administration, FT reports

Israel is preparing talks with the Trump administration on a new 10-year security agreement, seeking to extend US military support while planning for a future without billions in American grants.

CENTCOM's Adm. Brad Cooper meets with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir on January 24, 2026.