Military
Ukraine’s sling against Russia: How 'geniuses in garages' transformed robotic warfare
The road to becoming a robotic superpower was paved with skepticism, but Ukraine did not set out to become a world leader in military robotics - it set out to survive.
The Rubble Doctrine: Inside Israel's new security policy in southern Lebanon
Terrorists hurl rocks at vehicles in West Bank, prompting search for attackers, IDF says
Veteran Israel Air Force commanders abused young commanders, military police reveal
IDF confirms death of senior Hezbollah artillery commander in Lebanon strike
Additionally, IDF troops carrying out a targeted raid on a structure in southern Lebanon apprehended a senior operative from the Jamaa Islamiya.
Russia spending half its federal budget on military, war against Ukraine - report
In the last five years, Russia has doubled its military spending and now has the third-largest defense budget in the world. The Kremlin's spending related to Ukraine reached nearly $137.9 billion.
Forget Iran nukes, terror proxies - for Israel, it's all about ballistic missiles now - exclusive
IDF chief ready to strike surprising targets if Tehran chooses war • Eyal Zamir made case against ballistic missiles directly to US military officials in Washington
US seeks to prevent further Iranian harrasment of ships in Gulf - analysis
Iranian harassment of US ships prompts military reaction, increasing already-strained tensions between the two countries.
Iranian MP threatens US bases, urges Jordanians to seize control of air base amid rising tensions
Iranian MP Mojtaba Zarei urged Jordanians to seize the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base and take US soldiers captive after Tehran strikes the base in a threatened upcoming ballistic missile attack.
IDF warns of manpower crisis if ultra-Orthodox Jews not drafted by March
The IDF on Tuesday unveiled new pathways to increase haredi enlistment, aiming to prevent major troop shortages when 2,500 soldiers are released in January 2027.
Israel's 'Captain Ella,' highest-ranking Muslim officer, named IDF's new Arabic spokeswoman
Major Ella Waweya, known as "Captain Ella," will replace Col. Avichay Adraee as the IDF’s Arabic-language spokesperson, taking charge of Arabic outreach across platforms.
UNIFIL denounces IDF over chemical substance drops near Blue Line, despite military pre-warning
Meanwhile, the IDF carried out several airstrikes on Hezbollah terrorists and terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon.
The haredim do not have a credible argument for avoiding IDF service - opinion
Israel cannot sustain a system where one segment of society fights, pays taxes, and bleeds, while another group is draining the societys resorces without contributing in return.
IDF observers forced to endure harassment, poor conditions - report
Lack of sleep, according to the report, is the biggest problem that the observers, who are predominantly women, currently face.
