Defense Ministry
New PM military secretary and Washington attaché join IDF General Staff
The IDF promoted Guy Markizeno and Tal Politis to the General Staff, placing them in two of Israel's most influential security positions amid ongoing regional challenges.
British Defense Minister Healey resigns after spat over military funding with PM Starmer
Netanyahu says he won't allow for Iran, Hezbollah to establish 'new security paradigm for Israel'
Israel must overhaul trauma care for 50,000 former IDF soldiers, defense committee urges
Defense Minister: Counterterrorism law allows seizure of Gaza flotilla's property
Defense Minister Israel Katz cites Section 56(b) of the Counterterrorism Law to explain the seizure of property linked to terrorist activities, as the Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail for Gaza.
Amer Hujirat, Defense Ministry civilian contractor, killed in Hezbollah drone attack in Lebanon
This event comes as the IDF is facing new threats from Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, as the group employs fiber optic "wire" drones.
WATCH: Israel's Defense Ministry detonates 700 landmines near Syrian border
The Israel National Mine Action Authority (INMAA) cleared 700 landmines near Syria, continuing efforts to reclaim mined areas for civilian and industrial purposes.
Preserving Israel’s military edge: Strategic steps for the Defense Ministry - opinion
Shifting regional alliances, major arms deals, and rising threats are putting unprecedented pressure on Israel’s qualitative military edge, and demanding a new strategy to preserve it.
Study: IDF Talpiot program excels in producing entrepreneurs
Talpiot is MAFAT's oldest elite program. It was designed after the 1973 Yom Kippur War, in which Israel suffered from a gap between R&D and operations in the field
Israel prepared to renew Iran war, awaiting 'green light' from Trump, Katz says
Katz noted that the IDF was awaiting the green light from the US, adding that future attacks would be "different and deadly," targeting "the most painful places."
Lessons from Operation Roaring Lion: Defending the Defenders -opinion
Air and missile defense batteries are now high-value assets, whose mission is continuity of effect under attack. If that continuity collapses, civilian warning, interception, and the protection of cr
At least 170 soldiers killed, 54 disabled due to war over past year, Defense Ministry reports
Bereaved families now number over 59,000, with a significant rise since Hamas's October 7 massacre.
Israel's Elbit Systems signs $750 million deal for missile systems with Greece
The four-year long contract will include an additional "ten years of follow-on maintenance and support services" according to Elbit.
Israeli Air Force navigator recognized as fallen soldier after PTSD-related suicide
The Defense Ministry has officially recognized Maj. (res.) Asaf Dagan as a fallen soldier, honoring his service and the psychological toll of his military duty, following a long fight by his family.
