Defense Ministry
Czech Republic receives all four Israeli Rafael SPYDER air defense systems
The Czech Defense Ministry unveiled all four Rafael SPYDER air defense systems after completing a deal with Israel to modernize the country’s air defenses.
President Herzog grants Elor Azaria pardon ahead of Yom Kippur, erases record
There are 636,120 ways home - opinion
Asserting control in Syria: Netanyahu pledges the defeat of Iran, defense of border from proxies
Ondas acquires Aran Defense for $33.9 million as autonomous defense demand grows
The transaction comes as Aran Defense’s revenues have grown. The division generated an estimated $17m. in revenue in 2025, up from approximately $12m. in 2024.
IDF still uses Chinese-made vehicles at Kirya despite security concerns
Electric MG ZS vehicles continue to patrol the IDF's Kirya headquarters in Tel Aviv, despite restrictions on Chinese vehicles and renewed concerns over Chinese-made technology.
Israel, Honduras deepen defense ties with new memorandum of understanding
In 2021, Honduras became one of the first countries to move its embassy to Jerusalem, joining the US, Guatemala, and Kosovo.
Record results for IAI, but its biggest client isn't paying for the Arrow
IAI's backlog hit $35B and profits jumped 47%, but a Ministry-Treasury dispute created a NIS 2.4B negative cash flow. Chairman Levy warns of debt.
Elbit Systems order backlog hits $32 billion amid global defense boom
Sales to the Defense Ministry continued to grow in the latest quarter, reaching 37% of the company's activity, driven by munitions, drones, and intelligence systems.
Ondas wins Defense Ministry tender for next generation attack drones
Ondas won an Israeli Defense Ministry tender to develop next-generation tactical attack drones for the IDF, beating Elbit Systems and Rafael.
Israel set to transfer one billion shekels to Defense Ministry for 'urgent, classified procurement'
The resolution calls for the procedure "in light of the state of emergency in which the State of Israel finds itself; given the urgent and immediate need to provide an operational response"
Israel's secret test on its Arrow system reveals growing concern over Iran - analysis
Under normal circumstances, Arrow tests are a national event, with tens of thousands of residents in central Israel can see them when the missile is launched from the IAF's test unit at Palmachim.
Defense Ministry works toward future of Israel's defense sector, plans for munitions independence
Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram told industry leaders that Israel aims to expand domestic production, innovation, and defense exports.
Israel successfully tests improved Arrow system as defense upgrades accelerate
Since its inception in the 1980’s, the development of the program has been led by the Defense Ministry, through the IMDO and Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D).
