Defense Ministry

Ondas acquires Aran Defense for $33.9 million as autonomous defense demand grows

The transaction comes as Aran Defense’s revenues have grown. The division generated an estimated $17m. in revenue in 2025, up from approximately $12m. in 2024.

 Illustration, a smartphone displays the logo of Ondas Holdings Inc.
IDF officers and individuals in civilian clothing stand next to Chinese-manufactured MG SZ Electric Vehicles belonging to the IDF Kirya Headquarters security patrol, 2021; illustrative.

IDF still uses Chinese-made vehicles at Kirya despite security concerns

Defense Minister Israel Katz with a Honduran military delegation, August 16, 2026

Israel, Honduras deepen defense ties with new memorandum of understanding

Arrow 2 system, July 29, 2004.

Record results for IAI, but its biggest client isn't paying for the Arrow


Elbit Systems order backlog hits $32 billion amid global defense boom

Sales to the Defense Ministry continued to grow in the latest quarter, reaching 37% of the company's activity, driven by munitions, drones, and intelligence systems.

View of Elbit Systems offices in Jerusalem on December 3, 2024.

Ondas wins Defense Ministry tender for next generation attack drones

Ondas won an Israeli Defense Ministry tender to develop next-generation tactical attack drones for the IDF, beating Elbit Systems and Rafael.

 Illustration, a smartphone displays the logo of Ondas Holdings Inc.

Israel set to transfer one billion shekels to Defense Ministry for 'urgent, classified procurement'

The resolution calls for the procedure "in light of the state of emergency in which the State of Israel finds itself; given the urgent and immediate need to provide an operational response"

Defense Minister Israel Katz in a meeting with high-ranking IDF officials.

Israel's secret test on its Arrow system reveals growing concern over Iran - analysis

Under normal circumstances, Arrow tests are a national event, with tens of thousands of residents in central Israel can see them when the missile is launched from the IAF's test unit at Palmachim.

 Arrow air defense system

Defense Ministry works toward future of Israel's defense sector, plans for munitions independence

Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram told industry leaders that Israel aims to expand domestic production, innovation, and defense exports.

Defense Ministry Director-General, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram.

Israel successfully tests improved Arrow system as defense upgrades accelerate

Since its inception in the 1980’s, the development of the program has been led by the Defense Ministry, through the IMDO and Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D).

 VISITORS VIEW a model of the Arrow 3 interceptor missile on display at an aerospace conference in Jerusalem.

‘Zionist act of highest order’: Smotrich allocates NIS 113m. to develop West Bank heritage sites

The West Bank is home to over 2,600 archaeological and heritage sites, including the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, the Qumran Caves in the Judean Desert, and Sebastia. 

People visit Herodion National Park at the site in the West Bank, on January 9, 2023.

India steps up arms supplies to Israel, sent almost 3,000 arms consignments since October 7

India ranks second in the world's defense importers after Ukraine, and the subcontinent is the most prominent customer of Israel's defense industries

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet in Jerusalem, February 26, 2026.

Jerusalem establishes new accelerator initiative to expand role in Israel’s defense‑tech sector 

With hundreds of new start-ups, Israel’s growing defense-tech scene is heavily concentrated in central Israel.

People hold a giant Israeli national flag at the Western Wall in Jerusalem Old City, on the eve of Jerusalem Day, May 14, 2026.

The age of AI warfare has arrived, and speed will determine victory - opinion

From intelligent headquarters to the autonomous tactical edge- how artificial intelligence is reshaping modern warfare

A networked battlefield