Israel defense news

Israel assassinated Iran's navy chief over fears he could lead a more dangerous IRGC - exclusive

Israeli officials viewed Alireza Tangsiri as a highly creative and resourceful commander, fearing he could become a more formidable IRGC chief than Ahmad Vahidi, The Jerusalem Post has learned.

Posters featuring portraits of the late Alireza Tangsiri and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are held by attendees of a funeral procession for IRGC Navy Chief Alireza Tangsiri, alongside other senior naval commanders and their families who were killed in US-Israeli strikes in late March, on April 1, 2026.
Defense tech innovation.

US defense funding paths for Israeli tech: Navigating the Pentagon’s innovation gateways - opinion

Erez Winner, chairman of HaBithchonistim

Three years since October 7 IDSF-Habithonistim to hold conference

Soldiers gather at the "Gamah" center.

IDF launches new 'Gamah' unit to overhaul officer recruitment, retention, redeployment - interview


So, you want to build a defense tech start-up? - opinion

A founder’s guide to entering one of the hardest, and most important, arenas in tech

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Q-Day Is the new Y2K, only bigger -opinion

If we don’t act now, the problem will become unmanageable. The lesson from Y2K is that coordinated preparation works

Portrait of a female researcher standing before a quantum computer. (Ilustrative)

Israel’s defense companies report record $80 billion backlog as global demand surges

The backlog of orders of Israeli defense companies will translate into sales in the coming years and provides prosperous prospects for the companies and their investors.

A PULS multiple rocket launcher miniature and artillery rockets by Israeli Elbit Systems is exhibited at the DEFEA Defense Exhibition, in Athens, Greece, May 8, 2025.

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.

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

Though the IDF has not issued a cumulative total update of strikes, the number is likely close to 450 attacks based on the various updates provided. 

Aftermath of Israeli strikes following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 2, 2026

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

A mature India-Israel defense discussion requires clarity on boundaries and deep cooperation. No alliance commitments and no treaty-like obligations.

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

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

Israeli aerospace start-up AiR EV reveals its largest electric cargo drone, co‑developed with ST Engineering, offering 100‑kg payload capacity and advanced capabilities for demanding environments.

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

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.