Israel defense news

Israel expands arms trade as regional conflicts reshape global transfers

Israeli imports increased 12% compared with 2016-2020 and the major systems delivered to Israel included guided bombs, missiles, armored vehicles, and combat aircraft. 

The IDF receives additional F-35 fighter jets at the Nevatim Air Force Base. January 18, 2026.
Aftermath of Israeli strikes following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 2, 2026

Nearly 500,000 Hezbollah supporters evacuate southern Lebanon as IDF intensifies strikes

 Indian military vehicels drive past during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, January 26, 2026.

Modi’s Israel visit isn’t about optics, it’s about capability - opinion

ST Engineering shows its DrN-600 drone at the Singapore Airshow, in Singapore February 4, 2026.

New Israeli-made cargo drone carries 100 kg. for remote, contested missions


From Gaza to Iran, Israel readies space 'surprises' for next conflicts - exclusive

Israel’s space capabilities play a key role in the Jewish state’s strategic military capabilities, and now the space industry is moving toward dual-use and commercial roles as well

Israeli satellite launching into space

The ground loyal wingman and the future of manned-unmanned combat - opinion

If the skies have become dangerous, the ground battlefield has become a truly lethal trap. So instead of adding more and more soldiers or additional manned combat platforms, we add robots.

Elbit System's Rook unmanned ground vehicle

WATCH: IDF releases footage, pictures from Ran Gvili rescue mission

The IDF found the remains of the last Israeli hostage from the October 7 invasion, St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, on Monday at around 2:00 p.m. at al-Batesh cemetery in northern Gaza

IDF troops surround slain hostage Ran Gvili's remains.

Israel's 'model ally' from Pentagon is key signal, even if downplayed by media - analysis

Washington signaled where it intends to anchor its Middle East strategy: in self-reliant partners willing to fight for their own security.

People walk past a projection depicting Israeli and US flags on the walls of Jerusalem's Old City on Oct. 22, 2025.

Israel launches national AI supercomputer to strengthen tech innovation

The supercomputer is part of Israel’s National Program for AI R&D Infrastructure and is the first supercomputer designed for AI usage in Israel.

An AI-generated image of an Nvidia chip.

Israel's XTEND joins with Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works for multi-drone mission execution

Israeli drone company XTEND and Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works are working together to enable single operators to simultaneously command and control multiple drone classes.

The technology improves situational awareness for lower-level mission execution in joint all-domain C2 (JADC2) scenarios.

Following the 1967 playbook: Israel's post-war tech boom - opinion

The parallels with 1967 are striking. Israel has once again been forced to look inward towards its own military industrial base and high-tech sector

Israeli drone startup XTEND has secured a multi-million-dollar contract from the US Department of Defense to develop and deliver AI-enabled, modular, one-way attack drones designed for close-quarter combat.

Israel poised to launch defense privatizations in months, says government official

The government plans an initial sale of 25-30% of each company on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in small tranches this year

YUVAL STEINITZ, chairman of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, says Israel has succeeded where global superpowers have failed – bringing laser air defense technology onto the battlefield.

'Innovative, highly sustainable': Israel Aerospace Industries unveils new border protection system

In demonstrations, IAI’s solution, which is based on algorithms and AI of the most advanced in the field, has impressed both the Israeli security forces and potential foreign customers

IAI's border protection system

Pentagon audit finds US lost track of many sensitive weapons sent to Israel after Oct. 7

Audit found that from November 2024, the Pentagon maintained records for only 44%, down from 69% before the war began.

A munition fired by an Israeli jet above the skies of Beirut's southern suburbs