Israel signs deal to buy $3B in US helicopters, tankers
The deal is part of an upgrade of Israel's air force capabilities and includes an option to buy six additional helicopters, Defense Ministry says in a statement.
Defense & Security
Is IDF concealing reservists' poor readiness for war?
For the past three years, the military has failed to present the government with an annual review of the reserve forces, as required by law.
Are Israelis losing confidence in the IDF?
Israel Democracy Institute report shows that the erosion of public trust in the military, which was first identified last year, did not improve in 2021.
'Do you think we won't go into battle?' say women in frontline IDF units
Women serving in frontline IDF units say they aren't afraid.
Gantz: Iran building forces in western region to launch attacks
"We are completely aligned in our commitment to preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon," says US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
Israeli-made military robot set to play diverse battlefield roles
The autonomous “Rook,” unveiled in November by Elbit Systems and Roboteam, can evacuate soldiers, carry equipment, act as a “mothership” for drones and small robots, and fire on targets after approval by a human operator.
Israel completes 'reality-changing' Gaza security barrier
Speaking at ceremony inaugurating massive defense infrastructure initiative intended to end threat of cross-border tunnel attacks by Hamas, Defense Minister Benny Gantz says, "Daily routine is our victory, and terrorist groups' biggest enemy."
'When it comes to cyber, quality personnel is everything'
The IDF's Center of Encryption and Information Security has been around since Israel's inception and its operations are growing to match the digital age.
IDF top brass meets with CENTCOM commanders in Florida
"The IDF officials held an operational and strategic meeting to discuss the challenges facing both militaries, and deepened operational readiness through strategic dialogue," the IDF says in a statement.
Christian group delivers 36 bomb shelters to Israeli communities
The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem has raised funds from Christians worldwide in the past six months since Operation Guardian of the Walls in Gaza.