Defense Ministry

Israeli gov't set to extend nationwide state of emergency after Defense Ministry request

In a document submitted to the government, the ministry said the need for any further extension would be reassessed before the new expiration date in accordance with the security situation.

Members of the Home Front Command during Operation Roaring Lion, March 2026
DEFENSE MINISTRY Director-General, Maj.-Gen. (res.) Amir Baram, speaks at a Defense Export Controls Agency’s conference last November about the ministry’s strategic priorities for defense exports. These pertain to expanding activities in existing markets, establishing national leadership

'Mr. Security': Inside Amir Baram's mission to secure Israel's military future, defense ties

IDF soldiers patrol by the Lebanese border in northern Israel, June 9, 2026

Defense Ministry, FIDF to establish new brain injury rehabilitation center for wounded soldiers

AeroSentinel G2 drone in active operation, providing real-time aerial intelligence in complex environments.

Duns 100 maps 60 firms driving Israel’s defense-tech transformation


Israeli relations with Middle Eastern countries improving as war goes on with Iran

As the US-Israel war with Iran intensifies, countries like Morocco, UAE, and Bahrain boost military cooperation with Israel, strengthening regional alliances.

International Cooperation Division Chief Brig.-Gen. Amit Adler, July 2024; illustrative.

NATO confirms downing second Iranian missile entering Turkish airspace

The Turkish Defense Ministry warned that it will take necessary steps without hesitation.

Iranian missiles are displayed in a park in Tehran, Iran, January 31, 2026

Israel brings in 1,000 tons of weapons in 10 days as Iran fighting intensifies

Approximately 50 cargo aircraft carrying over 1,000 tons of weaponry, military equipment, and various types of munitions have landed in Israel over the past 10 days

Tons of military equipment have landed in Israel since Operation Roaring Lion began

'So commit suicide': IDF soldiers filed thousands of mistreatment complaints in 2025

Complaints in 2025 range from deficient vehicle defenses to racism, to blocking medical attention for certain soldiers, to invasion of privacy, to abusing military drivers for personal trips.

 Bereaved families, friends and Israeli soldiers visit the graves of fallen soldier during Remembrance Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on April 30, 2025.

What Elbit’s new deal with TKMS means for submarine manufacturing independence - analysis

Former defense officials told The Jerusalem Post that there was little in the Elbit press release that indicated that the primary construction of submarines would move from Germany to Israel.

Royal Navy ambush submarine seen near Scotland

Katz awards Soroka Medical Center with Defense Minister’s Shield for support of soldiers during war

The Shield is a prestigious annual award honoring institutions that demonstrate exceptional support for IDF reservists and recognize initiatives that assist them and their families.

Defense Minister Israel Katz presented the 2026 “Defense Minister’s Shield” to Soroka Medical Center.

Israeli combat veterans with PTSD and families not receiving enough support from the state - survey

Survey reveals major gaps in PTSD support for Israeli combat veterans and their families: most receive no treatment, many unaware of their rights, and children are also affected.

 Among the symptoms: uncontrollable tremors, sleep disturbances and tantrums. IDF soldiers in action in Khan Yunis

US transports nuclear microreactor for first time, showcasing potential to deploy nuclear power

“This gets us closer to deploy nuclear power when and where it is needed to give our nation’s warfighters the tools to win in battle,” said Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.

Cooling towers at the former Three Mile Island Nuclear power plant during a tour by Constellation Energy in Londonderry Township, Pennsylvania, US, June 25, 2025

No Israel–Azerbaijan rift after Armenia unveils Harop-like drone, experts say

"Even if India did leak such technology, Azerbaijan would surely understand that this was not an intentional move by Israel."

IAI's HAROP Loitering Munitions

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

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems at the 2024 Singapore Airshow