Defense Ministry
Defense Minister Israel Katz says any Iranian attack would free IDF 'from any restrictions'
His comments came following a statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanayhu on Wednesday that an attack by the Iranian regime would be "one of their last decisions."
After Achilles Shield deal, Israeli air defense dominates in Europe as continent races to rearm
New IDF West Bank chief appointed in wider deal between Zamir, Katz
Drunk pilot arrested in Hungary after stealing plane, flying towards nuclear plant, crash-landing
IDF warns budget delay will force reserve, intelligence cuts beginning in September
The IDF warns that delayed defense funding will force reserve and intelligence cuts, undermine preparations for Iran, and threaten US arms contracts beginning in September.
Jeen Defense wins 14.9m NIS defense AI contract
Jeen Technologies' subsidiary secures its largest Defense Ministry order, accelerating deployment of its sovereign AI platform designed to support intelligence, operations, and decision-making
Damascus condemns Israel Katz after visit with IDF soldiers on Mount Hermon
Katz's visit follows an IDF strike in Syria near Damascus on Saturday, which itself followed a larger strike on a military airfield on August 18.
Israel plans development of space weapons capable of striking targets on Earth
Defense Minister Israel Katz said space capabilities would provide the IDF with an advantage in future conflicts as Israel seeks to become a leading space power.
IDF begins construction of six new training bases incorporating lessons from Oct. 7
The Defense Ministry views the project as an operational initiative due to its direct impact on the training and preparation of all IDF Ground Forces combat units for future challenges.
Israel will not tolerate Turkey's 'dangerous adventures' in Syria, Katz warns Erdogan
"Erdogan is dragging Turkey into dangerous adventures in Syria. Israel will not allow any actor to threaten its security," the defense minister wrote on X/Twitter.
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.
IDF still uses Chinese-made vehicles at Kirya despite security concerns
Electric MG ZS vehicles continue to patrol the IDF's Kirya headquarters in Tel Aviv, despite restrictions on Chinese vehicles and renewed concerns over Chinese-made technology.
Israel, Honduras deepen defense ties with new memorandum of understanding
In 2021, Honduras became one of the first countries to move its embassy to Jerusalem, joining the US, Guatemala, and Kosovo.
Record results for IAI, but its biggest client isn't paying for the Arrow
IAI's backlog hit $35B and profits jumped 47%, but a Ministry-Treasury dispute created a NIS 2.4B negative cash flow. Chairman Levy warns of debt.
