Israel defense news

Elbit plans to hire 2,000 new employees, ending 2026 with 4,000 new hires, CEO Machlis says

Machlis explained that this comes as countries shift their war strategy, mainly because the "length of conflicts and the scale of the use of munitions require a different industrial readiness.

View of Elbit Systems offices in Jerusalem on December 3, 2024.
A general view of the the Magistrate's Court in Rishon LeZion on October 28, 2020.

Ability Industries, two officials indicted in NIS 35m. defense-export case

 A view of the dome of the US Capitol building, during a vote in the US House of Representatives on a stopgap spending bill to avert a partial government shutdown that would otherwise begin October 1, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, September 19, 2025.

US House to vote on amendment to block $3.3 billion in annual military aid for Israel

The Defense Ministry conducted a joint drill in which the Iron Beam laser defense and the Iron Dome interceptor-based defense systems were used together to combat a multi-threat scenario. June 29, 2026.

Iron Beam, Iron Dome combine forces in Defense Ministry drill


IDF reservists mostly still serving despite Knesset judiciary vote

IDF reservists have, for the most part, not followed through on their threats to refuse to show up for reserve duty when called.


Israel plans first-ever sale of flagship Merkava tank to European country

Israeli defense products are seeing record demand due to the high cost of supplying Ukraine in its fight against Russia's invasion.

Tank crews from the Seventh Brigade's 75th Battalion train with their new Merkava Mk. 4 tanks

Israel's record exports can benefit the world in a time marked by instability - editorial

The Defense Ministry notes that geopolitical changes occurring in Europe and Asia have generated significant demand for Israel's cutting-edge systems.

 The Iron Dome air defense missile systems is seen during operational trials conducted following the conclusion Operation Shield and Arrow on May 14, 2023

IDF, Shin Bet, Mossad projects awarded Israel's Defense Prize for 2023

President Herzog and Defense Minister Gallant awarded the 2023 Israel Defense Prize to four projects in a ceremony at the president's home in Jerusalem.

The 2023 Israel Defense Prize winners protect their identities.

IDF’s electronic warfare role jumps forward in current major IDF drill

IDF officer gives Jpost rare insight into classified unit

 One of 75 pictures chosen from the IDF archives, on the occasion of the IDF's 75th anniversary.

Iron Dome tech failure let in Gaza rockets - IDF probe

The IDF said that its rocket defense unit quickly noted and dealt with the technical issue and restored full effectiveness.

 Iron dome anti-missile system fires interception missiles as rockets fired from the Gaza Strip to Israel, as it seen from Sderot, on May 2, 2023.

New home for lone IDF combat soldiers to open in Ra'anana

The house will accommodate 93 lone combat soldiers and is set to open its doors in March 2024.

 Habayit Shel Benji - a real home for lone soldiers and Guidance Center for all soldiers after their service

2 IDF soldiers imprisoned, 1 suspended after Golani brigade walkout

The rest of the unit will be required to complete a series of educational disciplinary activities before returning to their usual training and work schedule. 

Golani Troops during a large scale drill in northern Israel simulating war with Hezbollah.

Inside Israeli Innovation, Ep. 7: Defense tech that keeps Israel safe

After four people were killed over Passover, Maayan Hoffman and Zachy Hennessey discuss the security situation with Yaakov Amidror and Seth Frantzman

 The Spike anti-tank missile, made by Israeli defense contractor Rafael.

Iran hackers closer to penetrating Israel, US drones - cyberdefense CEO

Besides improving its own capabilities, Iran has started for the first time to more aggressively share cyberattack tools with Hezbollah.

A drone is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 25, 2022.