Border Police Special Forces Unit receives citation of excellence
Elite unit awarded special commendation for achievements in crime-fighting, counterterrorism, civil service, and functional prominence.
Defense & Security
US approves $3.4B helicopter sale to Israel
Lockheed Martin and General Electric are the prime contractors on the deal that will see the US sell Israel 18 Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopters.
Government agrees on increased defense budget for 2022
In addition to equipping the IDF to handle current threats, budget also provides for home front, treatment of wounded veterans, and scholarships for veterans of military and national service.
IDF's top intelligence unit gets its first female deputy chief
Lt. Col. G. will soon be prompted to the rank of colonel and head Unit 8200's artificial intelligence and information superiority revolution, IDF says.
In first, IDF names female officer as Military Advocate General
Brig.-Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi becomes second woman to earn the rank of major general in the IDF.
In first, IAF hosts international drone exercise
"Blue Guardian" maneuvers to stretch across two weeks and include teams from the US, UK, Germany, Italy, and France. Exercise has "strategic importance" over the close ties the IAF maintains with foreign counterparts. "Israel is a pioneer in the field of UAVs," Air Force commander says.
The future is here: A sneak peek at the next-generation of IAF choppers
The IDF is expected to finalize the procurement of Sikorsky’s CH-53K King Stallion choppers in the next few months. “When the Israeli Air Force selects your aircraft that gives the world the confidence that your product is truly ready for operation,” senior Lockheed Martin official says.
'We will continue to build up the IDF's power,' Defense Minister Gantz says
As new IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Herzl Halevi assumes office, Chief of Staff Let. Gen. Kochavi says he expects to continue to work with his second in command "to make a better army that takes better care of its people."
Israel Aerospace Industries, Lockheed Martin sign MOU on air defense
IAI, US defense giant agree to "explore potential joint opportunities in research and development, production, marketing, and other activities" in the field of integrated air- and missile-defense systems.
New Israeli missile takes sneaky routes to surprise enemies
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems unveils "Sea Breaker," a long-range, autonomous, low-flying missile that is immune to satellite jamming and uses artificial intelligence to tell adversaries apart from civilians.