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Study: IDF Talpiot program excels in producing entrepreneurs

Talpiot is MAFAT's oldest elite program. It was designed after the 1973 Yom Kippur War, in which Israel suffered from a gap between R&D and operations in the field

Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv
IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin; illustrative.

'If Lebanon won't disarm Hezbollah, IDF will': Effie Defrin warns against Hezbollah’s rearmament

An Israeli Air Force plane utilized in the October 2024 strike against Iranian military infrastructure.

'Invade Iran or accept talks,' ex-Israeli Air Force chief warns

Soldiers from "Force 100" attend the three panel High Court of Justice bench which will hear arguments on who will investigate former Military Attorney General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi for her responsibility in leaking the video showing abuse of a detainee at the Sde Teiman base by IDF reservists.

Sde Teiman investigation: Judges propose compromise after packed hearing


New IDF intelligence center under construction in the Negev

Plans for the intelligence center were announced in late November at a ceremony attended by Defense Minister Benny Gantz.

 Breaking ground in the IDF's new intelligence center being built in the Negev. Construction is expected to conclude by 2028.

4 killed in alleged Israeli airstrike on Hezbollah sites in Syria

The airstrike is the fourth alleged Israeli strike on Syria in the past month.

An Israeli F16 fighter jet takes off during a joint international aerial training exercise hosted by Israel and dubbed "Blue Flag 2017" at Ovda military air base in southern Israel November 8, 2017. Picture taken November 8, 2017. (REUTERS/Amir Cohen)

Ran Kochav appointed as next IDF spokesperson

Since 2018, he serves as the OC of the IDF’s Aerial Defense Command.

Ran Kochav appointed as next IDF spokesperson, April 3, 2021.

Remembrance Day: How to observe safely amid COVID-19 in Israel

Last year the Defense Ministry made the controversial decision to close cemeteries out of concern of coronavirus, but this year cemeteries will be open - with some restrictions.

Yom HaZikaron Mount Herzl 3 390

IDF accidentally reveals location of secret bases online

The map was detailed enough to include boundaries and names of the bases.

IDF OFFICERS examine a map of the Middle East.

IDF soldier indicted for second degree reckless killing of co-soldier

An IDF soldier who accidentally shot and killed his friend was indicted in a military court on Wednesday for recklessly using a weapon, leading to manslaughter.

A marksman aims a Russian-made ORSIS sniper rifle at the ISDEF demonstration on June 3, 2019

IDF strikes Hamas infrastructure in retaliation for rocket fire

Military investigating why Iron Dome wasn't activated; surprise drill in the south begins

A ball of fire and smoke rises during Israeli airstrikes in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on November 22, 2020.

IDF Chief of Staff: Don't touch the bereaved families

Kochavi fails to mention the name of the Farkash family in the letter which came several days after the demonstrators were condemned by politicians including the PM.

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi speaks at the officers graduation ceremony, July 1st, 2020

Company commander removed from post after causing coronavirus outbreak in unit

IDF says officer from elite Duvdevan commando brigade "knowingly" infected others with virus.

IDF technicians carry out coroanvirus testing, Israel, July 15, 2020

Smart Shooter develops SMASH Hopper to be mounted on armored vehicles

Next step: Mount precision fire control system on autonomous vehicle

SMASH Hopper on Plasan Reem vehicle.