Defense Ministry
Israel’s battle‑tested tech sees demand in Asia amid tensions with China - analysis
Israel’s strong presence at the Singapore Airshow highlights a shift toward Asian defense markets as demand for battle‑tested technology rises
Elbit announces new $100 million in contracts to develop IDF’s next generation digitalization array
'Netanyahu is a liar': Yoav Gallant challenges PM's pre-October 7 intelligence documents
Israel warns Trump: We may act alone if Iran crosses ballistic missile red line
Israel rolls out advanced Arad rifle in bid to strengthen border communities
Further, the ministry stated that the completion of the initiative will "create a standardized, Israeli-manufactured defense system for rapid response teams."
New Jordan security fence could be done in early 2028
In November 2024, Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that he had won a years-long battle to get authority to build a new high-tech border fence with Jordan to block smuggling.
Defense Ministry director-general says Israel returned too quickly to pre-Oct. 7 budget approach
He accused the Finance Ministry of consistently underfunding the defense establishment, leading to debt within defense industries.
'Antisemitic clique': German paratroopers investigated for extremism, drug abuse, sexual offenses
The investigation into the 26th Paratrooper Regiment in Zweibrücken started in June, when several female soldiers of the regiment submitted reports to the Bundestag's Armed Forces Commissioner.
IDF to recognize civilian suicides within two years of service as fallen soldiers
There has been a spike in reservists committing suicide months after they undertook a traumatic service period in Gaza or some other front.
Israel’s Iron Beam laser set to change regional defense dynamics - analysis
Iron Beam’s entry into service marks a shift in Israel’s air defense doctrine, offering low-cost interceptions that could alter the military balance and Israel’s position in global arms markets.
Katz alleges Army Radio workers misled High Court in bid to halt closure
In a response to the High Court, Defense Minister Katz accused Army Radio workers of presenting false claims amid legal challenges to the station’s closure.
Defense Ministry rolls out Iron Beam laser air defense system across Israel
The Defense Ministry says Iron Beam is now operational at scale, offering low-cost laser interception of drones, rockets, missiles, and mortars, and reducing reliance on costly interceptors.
Israel’s defense-tech revolution: How MAFAT is shaping the evolution of Israeli warfare - interview
MAFAT's Gal Harari sat down with The Jerusalem Post for an extensive interview on MAFAT’s work and how technology has evolved in the 20 years since he joined the organization.
Israel 'will never withdraw from Gaza,' Katz stresses despite US anger on settlement rhetoric
"A large area of Gaza will be surrounded to protect settlements," Defense Minister Israel Katz said. "In my vision and in due time, Nahal nucleus groups will be established in the northern part."
