'Light Blade' laser system intercepts nearly 100% of Hamas balloons in its sector
Innovative new laser system deployed on the border of Gaza has proven itself "above and beyond," operators say, but cannot cover the entire Gaza Strip.
Defense & Security
Watch: Israel's Ofek 16 spy satellite shows us Syria
Satellite transmits images of World Heritage Site Palmyra, which was largely destroyed by the Islamic State.
Israeli, German air forces to hold historic joint drill over German soil
The two air forces will also perform a joint flyover over the site of the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre and the city of Dachau, where the Nazis established their first concentration camp in 1933.
Israel, US successfully test Arrow-2 ballistic missile defense system
Defense Minister Benny Gantz: We will always be a step ahead of our enemies and protect Israel's skies against any threat.
State actor attempted to hack Israel's sensitive networks
The attack was directed at "leading defense manufacturers," Defense Ministry says. Modus operandi apparently included "tempting job offers through LinkedIn, as part of an effort to compromise their networks." North Korea prime suspect.
New Israeli laser system deployed on Gaza border
The "Lahav Or" (Light Blade) laser system, designed to intercept airborne incendiary threats launched from the Gaza Strip, is deployed by the Border Police for the first time on Tuesday.
The quiet race between Israel's Navy, Gaza's terrorist group
IDF officials speak of "dizzying rate of change" in naval capabilities, but also about how Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad are looking to upgrade their attack capabilities "in every domain."
PM: Israel determined to defend itself, will target enemies as needed
Netanyahu, who said the comments while touring a Homefront Command operations center, issues threat in wake of terrorist incident on the Golan Heights earlier this week.
Is US aid hampering defense spending?
State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman says Defense Ministry "failed to properly assess" the implications the defense aid memo signed with the US would have on the local defense industry, national security.
Defense firms announce plans for US production of Iron Dome system
Raytheon Missiles and Defense VP: This will be the first Iron Dome all-up-round facility outside of Israel.