Defense Ministry

'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.
Royal Navy ambush submarine seen near Scotland

What Elbit’s new deal with TKMS means for submarine manufacturing independence - analysis

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

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

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

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


West Bank sees highest terrorist home demolitions in decade after October 7

Security officials say the goal is not only to punish the perpetrators of attacks but also to deter those who are “on the fence” from joining terrorist activity.

 Palestinians inspect a blacksmith workshop after it was demolished by Israeli military bulldozers east of the West Bank city of Nablus, July 3, 2025.

Defense Ministry signs $115 Million contract with SCD for advanced infrared sensors

The expanded infrastructure will enable production of IR solutions for high-end applications, including area dominance, airborne payloads, space systems, and large-scale defense platforms.

SCD workers manufacturing infrastructure to support developing and producing next-generation infrared sensors, September 1, 2025.

Former UK army officer assisted Israel's Elbit to gain lucrative bid, whistleblower claims - report

The contract under bidding was regarding a 15-year training agreement. The whistle-blower claimed a recently retired brigadier guided Elbit's UK subsidiary to success through privileged information.

A display of Elbit weaponry is seen

'System Shock': The secret IAF protocol that brought Iran's air defenses to its knees

Israel’s Operation Rising Lion included a daring air force strike over Tehran, part of a secret plan to destabilize Iran’s defenses and leadership system.

An IAF jet prepares to depart prior to the strikes on military targets in Iran. October 26, 2024.

IDF to get 5,000 advanced FPV drones from Xtend in multimillion-dollar tender

The drones will be delivered to the IDF over the coming months, alongside comprehensive training and instruction programs provided by the company.

(Illustrative) Tactical, autonomous robotics systems developer XTEND secured extension to $70 million Series B funding

Israel launches $1.5 b. armored vehicle surge amid Gaza war

Defense Ministry accelerates production of Merkava tanks and APCs to bolster IDF ground power and industrial resilience.

(Illustrative) An IDF tank

IAF's most advanced transport helicopter enters production, Lockheed-Martin announces

The CH-53K Pere will replace Israel’s aging Yas'ur fleet, offering triple the payload, faster speeds, better survivability, and easier maintenance.

Arrival of the cockpit/cabin assembly at Sikorsky headquarters marks the start of production of 12 IAF ‘Pere’ CH-53K helicopters.

Hunting the enemy at night: Israel’s laser device set to surprise the world

Solarum received a grant to develop a stronger, more precise laser for defense and civilian use, aiming to improve laser performance and expand its applications.

IDF activity in Gaza

'A little humility wouldn't hurt': Katz defends control over senior IDF appointments

Katz clarified that he would continue to accompany and guide the IDF and security establishment with close supervision.

Defense Minister Israel Katz on a tour in the Gaza Strip, August 5, 2025.

Air Force chief must be reprimanded for shaking protester's hands, Almog Cohen charges

The appeal follows a social media video showing a demonstration outside Tomer Bar’s home, in which he is seen shaking hands with a protester holding anti-government signage.

Israeli Air Force chief Tomer Bar and IDF chief Eyal Zamir seen in operational assessments during the war with Iran, June 13, 2025