Defense Ministry

Amer Hujirat, Defense Ministry civilian contractor, killed in Hezbollah drone attack in Lebanon

This event comes as the IDF is facing new threats from Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, as the group employs fiber optic "wire" drones.

Amer Hujirat.
Smoke and fire rise from a controlled landmine explosion in northern Golan Heights, on the Syrian border, April 17, 2024; illustrative.

WATCH: Israel's Defense Ministry detonates 700 landmines near Syrian border

(illustrative) A Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet performs during the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA on the opening day at Schoenefeld Airport in Berlin, Germany June 5, 2024.

Preserving Israel’s military edge: Strategic steps for the Defense Ministry - opinion

Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv

Study: IDF Talpiot program excels in producing entrepreneurs


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

Survey reveals major gaps in PTSD support for Israeli combat veterans and their families: most receive no treatment, many unaware of their rights, and children are also affected.

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

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

“This gets us closer to deploy nuclear power when and where it is needed to give our nation’s warfighters the tools to win in battle,” said Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.

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

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.