Defense Ministry

Jeen Defense wins 14.9m NIS defense AI contract

Jeen Technologies' subsidiary secures its largest Defense Ministry order, accelerating deployment of its sovereign AI platform designed to support intelligence, operations, and decision-making

Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv
Defense Minister Israel Katz attends a cornerstone-laying ceremony for the new settlement of Doran in the Mount Hebron region of the West Bank, June 16, 2026.

Damascus condemns Israel Katz after visit with IDF soldiers on Mount Hermon

THE IRON Dome fires an interceptor missile as rockets are launched from Gaza, near Sderot in August 2018.

Israel plans development of space weapons capable of striking targets on Earth

Simulation of a future brigade training bridge.

IDF begins construction of six new training bases incorporating lessons from Oct. 7


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

 Israeli air defense systems operating during the war with Iran.

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.

Defense Minister Israel Katz places a wreath at a memorial for fallen IDF soldiers.

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.

Elbit System's PULS rocket launcher

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.

Maj. (res.) Asaf Dagan participating in a flight mission.

Knesset approves 2026 state budget in final votes, avoids early elections

The Knesset has approved the 2026 state budget, avoiding elections, as coalition partners back the plan despite earlier threats and criticism over spending priorities.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to vote at the Knesset on the 2026 state budget, March 30, 2026.

The unsung architect of Israel's home front resilience - opinion

How Moshe Arens reshaped Israel’s defense doctrine by placing the civilian home front at its center

Former Israeli Foreign Minister Moshe Arens (R) and former Ambassador to the United States Zalman Shoval listen to a question as they attend an event at the National Press Club in Washington, February 15, 2001.

Jerusalem Post Group takes strategic stake in Tondo Smart

The move comes as the infrastructure intelligence company expands its municipal, critical infrastructure, and defense-related activities in Israel and North America.

View of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, October 8, 2025.

Knesset Finance Committee approves Israel’s 2026 state budget ahead of final reading

The decision followed debates in the committee that went late into the night. The second and third readings are expected to take place in the Knesset plenum on Thursday.

Finance Committee chair MK Hanoch Milwidsky leads a Finance committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah, March 15, 2026.

Elbit Systems $28B order surge driven by Israel-US strikes on Iran, CEO says

The US and Israel launched air strikes on Iran on February 28. Iran has struck Israel, as well as Gulf neighbours, with drones and missiles.

People stand near a destroyed vehicle as smoke rises after a reported strike on Shahran fuel tanks, in Tehran, Iran, March 8, 2026

Israel’s defense budget rises to NIS 177 billion amid Iran war and northern front tensions

In a closed discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the defense establishment has increased its demands to NIS 177 billion, with the possibility that the war with Iran will take longer.

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021