Defense Ministry
Defense Minister: 2026–2027 declared critical years for national earthquake preparedness
Defense Minister Israel Katz declared 2026–2027 critical for earthquake preparedness. Building reinforcement is now a security issue, seen by the industry as Israel’s top national mission.
Defense Ministry, Elbit Systems sign $183 million air munitions procurement deal
Israel to seek new 10-year security deal with Trump administration, FT reports
Defense Ministry orders boost Israeli startups
Next years 'critical' for Israel's earthquake preparedness, Israel Katz warns
After two recent earthquakes, Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered a multi year plan to fortify strategic sites, upgrade warnings, and clarify emergency authority roles.
IDF must revamp how it recognizes wounded, fallen soldiers - opinion
If Israel is to remain faithful to its foundational ethos – that it does not abandon its soldiers – it must be willing to update its systems to reflect the full cost of war.
IDF forms committee to review commemoration, legacy of fallen soldiers
The committee will take care of the regulation of commemorative manners and expression of legacy in IDF units and camps, to provide an in-depth review of honor attribution, the IDF said.
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.
