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
At least 170 soldiers killed, 54 disabled due to war over past year, Defense Ministry reports
Bereaved families now number over 59,000, with a significant rise since Hamas's October 7 massacre.
Israel's Elbit Systems signs $750 million deal for missile systems with Greece
The four-year long contract will include an additional "ten years of follow-on maintenance and support services" according to Elbit.
Israeli Air Force navigator recognized as fallen soldier after PTSD-related suicide
The Defense Ministry has officially recognized Maj. (res.) Asaf Dagan as a fallen soldier, honoring his service and the psychological toll of his military duty, following a long fight by his family.
Knesset approves 2026 state budget in final votes, avoids early elections
The Knesset has approved the 2026 state budget, avoiding elections, as coalition partners back the plan despite earlier threats and criticism over spending priorities.
The unsung architect of Israel's home front resilience - opinion
How Moshe Arens reshaped Israel’s defense doctrine by placing the civilian home front at its center
Jerusalem Post Group takes strategic stake in Tondo Smart
The move comes as the infrastructure intelligence company expands its municipal, critical infrastructure, and defense-related activities in Israel and North America.
Knesset Finance Committee approves Israel’s 2026 state budget ahead of final reading
The decision followed debates in the committee that went late into the night. The second and third readings are expected to take place in the Knesset plenum on Thursday.
Elbit Systems $28B order surge driven by Israel-US strikes on Iran, CEO says
The US and Israel launched air strikes on Iran on February 28. Iran has struck Israel, as well as Gulf neighbours, with drones and missiles.
Israel’s defense budget rises to NIS 177 billion amid Iran war and northern front tensions
In a closed discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the defense establishment has increased its demands to NIS 177 billion, with the possibility that the war with Iran will take longer.
Gov't adds NIS 2.6 billion to defense, raising state budget by NIS 32 billion due to war
The funds were to be used for classified equipment, which the government cited as an “urgent and immediate need” to provide an operational response to the ongoing war.
