Weapons

Man caught smuggling weapon from West Bank to east Jerusalem days before Ramadan

IDF observation troops and the Aerial Control Center also intercepted a drone attempting to smuggle three M-16 rifles into Israel on Friday, the military announced on Saturday.

A GUN being smuggled from the West Bank to east Jerusalem, found by Israel Police, February 15, 2026.
Target practice for jousting: consisting of a cross-bar turning upon a pivot with a broad part to strike against. Illustration after a manuscript in the Bodleian Library at Oxford. An engraving from The Sports and Pastimes of the people of England, by Joseph Strutt, (London, 1833).

Archaeologists discover Anglo-Saxon child buried with shield, spear in medieval cemetery in Kent

IDF soldiers on Israel's border with Syria, September 9, 2025.

WATCH: IDF troops locate, dismantle weapons storage facility in southern Syria

Hamas terrorist in vehicle as they go with Red Cross vehicle to area within the Yellow Line, Gaza City, November 20, 2025.

Watch: Hamas seen exploiting emergency vehicles to transport weapons within Gaza Strip


Netanyahu stresses no safe passage for Hamas terrorists without disarming, IDF will not block deal

Israel was reportedly considering allowing some 200 Hamas terrorists currently within the Israeli side of the Yellow Line in Gaza to return to Rafah if they agree to lay down their weapons.

A Hamas terrorist pictured in the Gaza Strip, November 2, 2025; illustrative.

IDF shoots drone smuggling weapons over western border, strikes terrorist crossing Gaza buffer zone

IDF observers noticed a foreign drone trying to cross one of Israel's western borders before shooting it down.

The IDF shot down a drone smuggling eight handguns into Israel over a western border, November 2, 2025.

IDF intercepts drone smuggling three rifles over Egypt border as Gaza ceasefire resumes

The IDF's statement did not clarify whether the smuggled weapons were intended for terrorists in Gaza or criminal gangs in southern Israel.

The IDF seizes three rifles after a drone attempted to smuggle them across the Egyptian border, October 29, 2025.

IDF foils weapon smuggling attempt between Syria and Lebanon in Hermon region

After identifying suspicious movement in the Hermon Summit region during an overnight IDF activity happening alongside the elite unit 504, multiple suspects were arrested.

IDF soldiers operating in Syria

'Hezbollah rebuilding faster than Lebanese Army dismantling,' Western intel. officials tell 'Post'

Western officials warn Hezbollah’s rapid rearmament could trigger Israeli action if Lebanon fails to act.

Supporters of Lebanon's Hezbollah block the streets with burning tires as they rally in cars and motorbikes to protest the government's endorsement of a plan to disarm it, in Beirut's southern suburbs early on August 8, 2025

Israel participates in South Korea's weapons exhibition, despite protests

Israeli companies have been banned from weapon exhibitions across the world following the war in the Gaza Strip.

The South Korean Air Force Black Eagles aerobatic team performs during Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) in Seongnam, South Korea, October 17, 2025

Rafael’s Iron Beam laser defense enters final phase of deployment

Rafael's Tzvi Marmor talks about integrating the laser system into Israel's air defense, and his company's dedication to maintaining the IDF's technological edge.

The logo of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is pictured at Eurosatory in Villepinte, near Paris, France June 13, 2022

South Korea kicks off arms fair to showcase unmanned, AI weapons

Organizers said a record 600 companies from 35 countries were scheduled to participate in the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2025.

A South Korean Air Force T-50 jet performs a manoeuvre during Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) in Seongnam, South Korea, October 17, 2025.

US National Guard soldier charged for attempting to send 3D-printed gun parts to al-Qaeda

Andrew Scott Hastings, 25, allegedly shipped 3D-printed gun parts to an agent posing as an al-Qaeda contact, the Justice Department announced.

A 3D printer creating a pistol; illustrative.

Colombia unveils new 'Miranda' rifle to replace Israeli Galil

The rifle is made of 85% nationally manufactured components, with the goal being to reach full domestic manufacturing capabilities over the next few years.

A man holds a G 36 KA rifle manufactured by Heckler & Koch