Defense Ministry
Defense Ministry orders boost Israeli startups
Total funding raised by companies that received a direct order from MAFAT in 2025 was $1.2 billion
Next years 'critical' for Israel's earthquake preparedness, Israel Katz warns
IDF must revamp how it recognizes wounded, fallen soldiers - opinion
IDF forms committee to review commemoration, legacy of fallen soldiers
Bar-Ilan University’s ecosystem: Science, crisis, and institutional responsibility
From the Phantom jet to the helm of Israel’s second-largest university, Prof. Arie Zaban reflects on leadership during war and why universities can’t lose sight of the people they serve
Israel rolls out advanced Arad rifle in bid to strengthen border communities
Further, the ministry stated that the completion of the initiative will "create a standardized, Israeli-manufactured defense system for rapid response teams."
New Jordan security fence could be done in early 2028
In November 2024, Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that he had won a years-long battle to get authority to build a new high-tech border fence with Jordan to block smuggling.
Defense Ministry director-general says Israel returned too quickly to pre-Oct. 7 budget approach
He accused the Finance Ministry of consistently underfunding the defense establishment, leading to debt within defense industries.
'Antisemitic clique': German paratroopers investigated for extremism, drug abuse, sexual offenses
The investigation into the 26th Paratrooper Regiment in Zweibrücken started in June, when several female soldiers of the regiment submitted reports to the Bundestag's Armed Forces Commissioner.
IDF to recognize civilian suicides within two years of service as fallen soldiers
There has been a spike in reservists committing suicide months after they undertook a traumatic service period in Gaza or some other front.
Israel’s Iron Beam laser set to change regional defense dynamics - analysis
Iron Beam’s entry into service marks a shift in Israel’s air defense doctrine, offering low-cost interceptions that could alter the military balance and Israel’s position in global arms markets.
Katz alleges Army Radio workers misled High Court in bid to halt closure
In a response to the High Court, Defense Minister Katz accused Army Radio workers of presenting false claims amid legal challenges to the station’s closure.
Defense Ministry rolls out Iron Beam laser air defense system across Israel
The Defense Ministry says Iron Beam is now operational at scale, offering low-cost laser interception of drones, rockets, missiles, and mortars, and reducing reliance on costly interceptors.
Israel’s defense-tech revolution: How MAFAT is shaping the evolution of Israeli warfare - interview
MAFAT's Gal Harari sat down with The Jerusalem Post for an extensive interview on MAFAT’s work and how technology has evolved in the 20 years since he joined the organization.
