Israel defense news
Three years since October 7 IDSF-Habithonistim to hold conference
The “From Crisis to Triumph” conference will feature senior defense and diplomatic figures
IDF launches new 'Gamah' unit to overhaul officer recruitment, retention, redeployment - interview
Greece warns Turkey against violating sovereign rights, vows response from 'position of strength'
UVision wins US Army follow-on suicide drone order
IDF warns fighter jet, munitions deals delayed by budget dispute with Finance Ministry
The IDF and Defense Ministry warn that failure to sign critical procurement deals within two weeks could cost Israel production slots for fighter jets, munitions, and space programs.
What comes after the war? Israel's defense chiefs reveal where the IDF plans to remain - exclusive
Regarding the broader consensus points, from Right to Left, top Israeli defense officials believe the country must maintain some kind of security zone in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria for years to come.
The West’s defense boom is colliding with an industrial base that can’t keep up - opinion
The West is spending record sums on weapons, but broken factories and fragile mineral supply chains are slowing the arsenal it desperately needs
Defense Ministry works toward future of Israel's defense sector, plans for munitions independence
Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram told industry leaders that Israel aims to expand domestic production, innovation, and defense exports.
IDF redeployment hinges on Hezbollah disarmament, US officials say ahead of Netanyahu-Trump summit
“The conditions-based deal between Israel and Lebanon states that Israel will redeploy its troops from Lebanese territory in exchange for Hezbollah’s disarmament," officials told Walla.
US will blame Israel if large-scale attacks against Iran fail, former defense official warns
Former senior defense official Avner Vilan said on Monday that Washington and Tehran remain caught between an agreement and full-scale war, while renewed fighting could intensify criticism of Israel.
Officials warn deployment of ISF could strengthen Hamas, restrict IDF operations in Gaza
Israeli defense officials warn that an international stabilization force could restrict IDF operations, strengthen Hamas, and erode Israel’s military achievements.
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
According to the Government Companies Authority's valuations, IAI could be listed at a valuation of 100 billion shekels, following a surge in 2025 sales to 7.8 billion dollars.
Elbit plans to hire 2,000 new employees, ending 2026 with 4,000 new hires, CEO Machlis says
Machlis explained that this comes as countries shift their war strategy, mainly because the "length of conflicts and the scale of the use of munitions require a different industrial readiness.
