IDF sees record year for women in combat units
The past six years have seen a 250% rise in the number of women serving in combat units. military data shows.
Defense & Security
Defense minister to visit Morocco, boost security ties
With Rabat trip, Benny Gantz to be first Israeli defense minister to visit Morocco. Assessment in Jerusalem is that Morocco is interested in signing the deal due to recent tensions with Algeria.
New IDF program aims to ease tensions with Bedouin
In effort to aid Bedouin integration into Israeli society, units from the IDF's Southern Command will "adopt" schools in Bedouin communities.
Elbit wins $100M contract to provide electronic warfare capabilities to Royal Navy
Elbit Systems UK will design, manufacture and deliver maritime Electronic Warfare suites comprised of fully digital full-spectrum Radar Electronic Support Measures and EW Command and Control systems.
'IDF is accelerating its military plans to contend with Iran'
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi thanks the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee for approving the military budget.
Will new unmanned helicopter prove a game-changer?
Steadicopter says Black Eagle 50 Electric is designed for a wide range of law enforcement, maritime, civilian and covert missions.
IDF expands use of facial recognition tools in West Bank
The "Blue Wolf" surveillance initiative involves sophisticated technology designed to flag terrorist activity in real time.
IDF's AI-powered ground vehicles set to transform urban combat
Defense Ministry's groundbreaking Carmel future combat vehicle program has reportedly garnered the interest of militaries and industries overseas.
Will IAF be forced to ground key element in aging helicopter fleet?
The first two of 18 new Sea Stallions that Israel has ordered won't be delivered before 2026, while State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman determined in a recent report that the Israeli Air Force should not attempt to extend the lifespan of the current helicopters beyond 2025.
Israel launches massive surveillance balloon in north to detect aerial threats
"This aerostat system will cruise at high altitudes and provide an exceptional, multi-directional detection capability against advanced threats," says Israel Missile Defense Organization Director Moshe Patel.