Defense Ministry

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).

 VISITORS VIEW a model of the Arrow 3 interceptor missile on display at an aerospace conference in Jerusalem.
People visit Herodion National Park at the site in the West Bank, on January 9, 2023.

‘Zionist act of highest order’: Smotrich allocates NIS 113m. to develop West Bank heritage sites

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet in Jerusalem, February 26, 2026.

India steps up arms supplies to Israel, sent almost 3,000 arms consignments since October 7

People hold a giant Israeli national flag at the Western Wall in Jerusalem Old City, on the eve of Jerusalem Day, May 14, 2026.

Jerusalem establishes new accelerator initiative to expand role in Israel’s defense‑tech sector 


NATO confirms downing second Iranian missile entering Turkish airspace

The Turkish Defense Ministry warned that it will take necessary steps without hesitation.

Iranian missiles are displayed in a park in Tehran, Iran, January 31, 2026

Israel brings in 1,000 tons of weapons in 10 days as Iran fighting intensifies

Approximately 50 cargo aircraft carrying over 1,000 tons of weaponry, military equipment, and various types of munitions have landed in Israel over the past 10 days

Tons of military equipment have landed in Israel since Operation Roaring Lion began

'So commit suicide': IDF soldiers filed thousands of mistreatment complaints in 2025

Complaints in 2025 range from deficient vehicle defenses to racism, to blocking medical attention for certain soldiers, to invasion of privacy, to abusing military drivers for personal trips.

 Bereaved families, friends and Israeli soldiers visit the graves of fallen soldier during Remembrance Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on April 30, 2025.

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

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

The Shield is a prestigious annual award honoring institutions that demonstrate exceptional support for IDF reservists and recognize initiatives that assist them and their families.

Defense Minister Israel Katz presented the 2026 “Defense Minister’s Shield” to Soroka Medical Center.

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.