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Israel's defense ministry opens first ever pavilion at Marrakech Airshow 2026

Eight Israeli defense companies showcased combat-proven drones, AI-powered robotics, and advanced communications systems at a Moroccan defense exhibition under the Abraham Accords.

(R-L): Israeli Military Attaché to Morocco, Col. Sharon Itach, Head of SIBAT, Israel Ministry of Defense, Brig. Gen. (Res.) Yair Kulas, Head of Mission of the State of Israel to Morocco, Yosef Ben David, Rafael CEO, Yoav Tourgeman, Marrakech Airshow 2026.
 Israeli flags on graves of fallen soldiers in Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem, on May 9, 2024, ahead of Israeli Memorial Day; Illustrative.

IDF headstones to include abduction note if soldier was kidnapped, Knesset announces

A member of the Palestinian security forces stands guard during the eighth Fatah Conference in Ramallah, in the West Bank, May 14, 2026

Opposing Israel's defense establishment, Katz threatens all-out war on Palestinian Authority

Transportation Minister Miri Regev attends a state memorial ceremony for civilians murdered in the October 7 massacre, at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, October 5, 2026

Transport Ministry rejected Shin Bet help in securing flights before flydubai hijacking - report


Israel defense ecosystem meets to accelerate fieldable counter‑drone tech

Sparked by a message from the frontlines, CET Sandbox put together an urgent seminar to bring counter-drone tech to troops in the field who are scrambling to counter Hezbollah attack drones

IDF officers gathered at the event to find the most relevant tech to fight Hezbollah drones

Russia jams signal of RAF jet carrying UK's Defense Minister Healey after trip to Estonia - report

One of the pilots described the matter to the Times as a rare incident that he hadn’t experienced “in a long time.” 

British Defence Secretary John Healey walks to attend a cabinet meeting at Downing Street, the day before the State Opening of Parliament, in London, Britain, May 12, 2026.

Israel's defense industry races to develop defenses against Hezbollah's deadly fiber-optic drones

Among the solutions proposed by the defense industries are systems for kinetic interception and energy-based systems, including one that uses electromagnetic force designed to capture the drone.

An IDF drone during a training exercise near the Syrian border, northern Golan Heights, June 26, 2025; illustrative.

University of Haifa unveils program to help Druze after IDF service

President of the University of Haifa Gur Alroey praised the program, dubbing it an “expression of deep gratitude” towards Israel’s Druze population, of whom many serve in the IDF.

 Druze have been serving in the IDF since the state was born.

Israel allocates NIS 2b. to counter Hezbollah’s lethal fiber-optic drone threat

The budgetary source comes from a small NIS 4 billion fund set up and reserved in the Ministry of Defense budget for the Prime Minister's prioritization

Drone caught in anti-explosive drone barbed wire supplied by the IDF to the Lebanese army, May 14, 2026.

Def. Min. complex to be built on site of fmr. UNRWA Jerusalem headquarters, Katz says

UNRWA's headquarters in Ammunition Hill was demolished in January after the organization's ties with Hamas were exposed.

Defense Minister Israel Katz speaks during a ceremony returning a stone from the Western Wall that had been kept at HaKirya military base, to the Davidson Center in the Old City of Jerusalem, May 4, 2026.

Finland hosts large Israeli defense delegation for two-day seminar

The seminar followed a similar one held in India several weeks ago, as well as another in Miami at Israel-tech week. Others have been held in Asia and Europe.

Finnish-Israeli defense industry seminar, May 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

The F-35 "Adir" fighter jet.

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.

A TAMMUZ MISSILE launched from an IDF tank.

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.

Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv