Women now comprise third of IDF's career officers
Exclusive data reveals nine percent jump in female officers over five years, though senior command positions remain heavily male-dominated.
Defense & Security
Is the IDF bugging US troops at Gaza aid hub?
Sources tell Guardian Israel monitors troops at international facility, CMCC, in Kiryat Gat, which oversees the implementation of the Trump plan. The US military offered no comment, while the IDF denies any wrongdoing.
Israeli laser shield expected to become operational by December 30
Handover to IDF come after game-changing air defense proven in trials; next generations of development already underway.
IDF launches broad counter-terror operation in northern Samaria
The joint mission by the IDF and Shin Bet targets specific hotspots where intelligence indicates terror cells are attempting to reorganize.
Israel opens defense export floodgates
Defense Ministry streamlines licensing procedures and significantly enlarges list of approved countries for Israeli military equipment sales.
Elbit Systems signs $2.3B deal with mysterious client
Israeli defense leader secures eight-year strategic equipment contract as worldwide military budgets expand.
Israeli technology lets drones land autonomously even in rough sea
The technology developed by Wonder Robotics gives drones autonomous control and navigation even without GPS, turning them into fully independent operational tools.
IDF's top lawyer to remain in custody in leak case
A high-stakes legal battle intensified Monday as a Tel Aviv court rejected the Military Advocate General's appeal for release, citing obstruction fears and keeping Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi behind bars for three more days while police prepare confrontations with former officials to unravel who knew about a classified video leak.
China says ban on EVs based on 'speculation, lies'
Chinese Embassy rejects IDF security assessment leading to removal of 700 Chinese-made electric vehicles from military bases over alleged surveillance capabilities.
The plane attack that never happened – thanks to Israel
Cohen's intelligence sharing saved hundreds from a plane attack. The former Mossad chief says Israel must demand better diplomatic support for sharing life-saving intelligence with Western allies.