Israel defense news
Withdrawal cannot be a gesture of faith: US, Israel must align on Lebanon - editorial
“We did not ask anyone’s permission to enter Lebanon, and we do not need permission to stay in Lebanon,” Israel Katz said, adding that Israeli forces would remain until Hezbollah is disarmed.
Israel approves defense merger for Israel Aerospace Industries, Elta ahead of massive IPO
Elbit plans to hire 2,000 new employees, ending 2026 with 4,000 new hires, CEO Machlis says
Ability Industries, two officials indicted in NIS 35m. defense-export case
US House to vote on amendment to block $3.3 billion in annual military aid for Israel
Rep. Thomas Massie’s amendment would bar funds in the appropriations bill from being used for Israel and cut annual military financing.
Iron Beam, Iron Dome combine forces in Defense Ministry drill
The exercise focused on coordinating Iron Beam and Iron Dome against multiple aerial threats, with drones appearing to be the primary target.
Israel's alliance with America is vital, but Jerusalem can't outsource its security - editorial
The US will remain Israel’s most important ally. That relationship must continue to flourish. Israel should work with Washington, consult with Washington, and strengthen every channel of cooperation.
Could a war of words between Turkey and Israel escalate toward a new crisis? - analysis
Turkey and Israel are trading heated rhetoric over Jerusalem and regional influence, raising concerns that verbal clashes could escalate into broader tensions in Syria and the Eastern Mediterranean.
Hezbollah relying on drones to prevent further IDF incursions into Lebanon, senior officer says
"The forces understand that the only way for us to succeed is to hunt the drone operators and kill them," the senior officer said.
Option to physically remove enriched uranium from Iran exists, fmr. defense minister Gallant says
According to Gallant, such an operation would be dangerous, but "worth paying the price to avoid an existential risk."
France bans Israel from defense exhibition, limits Israeli companies to showing defensive weapons
This means that the government and the ministry will be unable to participate in the exhibition or establish a national pavilion at EUROSATORY.
Israel is losing the information war, one wrong appointment at a time - opinion
That is the point. Israel didn’t try. It rarely does. And that, right now, is the story of Israeli public diplomacy in a single sentence: Israel is not even in the game. The question is why.
Massive explosion in Beit Shemesh area was coordinated test with defense company, officials say
Reports have circulated the theory that the explosion may have destroyed a stockpile of surface-to-air missiles belonging to Arrow-3.
Mer Group signs deal with West African country
Deal would see a full package of operational technologies, professional support, and long‑term guidance. But the company wouldn't disclose any additional information.
