Defense & Security

"I'm more than proud to be serving in a corps whose values are based on equality of opportunity," says Inspector Maayan Sadeh.

Israel and Morocco restored diplomatic relations on Dec. 10, 2020. Several countries are expected to participate in the military exercises, including the United States.

"Israel has a well-developed capacity for offensive cyber operations and is prepared to undertake them in a wide range of circumstances," the International Institute for Strategic Studies says.

Rafael defense company unveils the Israeli Operational Technologies Cyber Consortium in Dubai, saying “war is not just about missiles today, it is also about harming critical infrastructure, the blood flow of a country,” says Michael Arov, head of its Cyber Business Unit.

In rare video footage released by the Defense Ministry, Ilan Ramon, who would become Israel's first astronaut, discusses his fears of being shot down in Iraq and his motivations for carrying out the historic mission to destroy Saddam Hussein's nuclear reactor.

Preliminary tests of the as-yet unnamed high-power laser system prove successful against threats at ranges of around half a mile. "The ability to intercept and destroy threats from the air is groundbreaking. Israel is among the first countries to use such capabilities," defense official says.

The Sea Breeze 2021 naval exercise will involve 32 countries, over 5,000 troops, 32 ships, 40 aircraft, and 18 commando teams, making it the largest joint exercise since the maritime maneuvers were established in 1997.

Since the IAF opened the prestigious course to women in the 1990s, 62 women have graduated, with only a handful being assigned combat pilot roles.

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett says the election of Iranian President-elect Ebrahim Raisi is "the last chance for the world powers to wake up."