Defense Ministry
Forest medicine is the next big thing
A new study examined whether forest medicine intervention in participants recognized by the Defense Ministry improves their condition. The result: 70% showed a trend of improvement.
State seeks over NIS 1m. from former IDF commander convicted of sexual offenses
First US-made Iron Dome interceptors delivered at Arkansas facility in major defense milestone
Israel's defense ministry opens first ever pavilion at Marrakech Airshow 2026
Israel set for first-ever F-35 external fuel tank upgrade in force buildup push
New capability would reduce reliance on aerial refueling and improve operational flexibility in long-range missions. But it remains unclear if it would affect aircraft's stealth capabilities
Israel entered Hamas war with weakened domestic weapons-production capacity, probe finds
The report examined Israel’s ability to preserve domestic production of weapons, raw materials, components, and infrastructure used by the defense establishment and the IDF.
Microsoft probes Israel defense ties, top executive exits amid fallout
An investigation team from Microsoft arrived in Israel to examine the center's activities, particularly the work of the sales department responsible for working with Israel's Defense Ministry.
Israel must pursue a strategy of 'prevention and offense,' former Security Council head says
In recent days, we have seen unusual announcements from the Defense Ministry about an air-and-sea bridge to supply weapons to the IDF. This is happening on the eve of renewed tensions with Iran.
Israel’s new refuelers could give it greater freedom to strike Iran without US support
The first of the KC-46 aircraft undertook a maiden test flight within the US, and is expected to be delivered to the Jewish state in around a month.
IDF: Iron Beam laser saw limited use in Iran war due to lack of batteries, 14 needed
Firing Arrow interceptors can cost millions of shekels, Iron Dome interceptors can cost tens of thousands of shekels, but firing the Iron Beam is as cheap as turning a light on.
US ships 6,500 tons of munitions, equipment to Israel in 24 hours
In a large-scale global logistics operation, the two cargo ships docked at the ports of Ashdod and Haifa carrying thousands of air and ground munitions, military trucks, and other military equipment.
Despite tensions, dozens of Israeli companies set to head to Eurosatory 2026
Over 30 Israeli defense firms will attend Eurosatory, returning to France’s top arms expo despite strained ties, past bans, and halted procurement.
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.
