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.
Defense & Security
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.
Defense establishment puts purchase of V-22 Osprey back in play
Defense Minister Benny Gantz is an adamant supporter of procuring the advanced transport aircraft.
IDF steps up battle against brain drain
Elite Military Intelligence Unit 8200 orders reservists to sign conflict of interest disclosures in an attempt to limit proprietary technology from finding its way to civilian high tech firms. "There are normative lines that cannot be crossed," a senior officer says.
In dramatic policy shift, Israel to hold Lebanon accountable for Hezbollah attack
Defense Minister Benny Gantz has instructed the IDF to bomb Lebanese infrastructure if Hezbollah harms Israeli soldiers or civilians.
Watch: IDF sailors rescue Hamas defector at sea
The man, Izz al-Din Hussein, 24, was a member of Hamas' air defense unit and according to the Shin Bet revealed "a great deal of intelligence" about the terrorist group.
IDF thwarts Hezbollah cross-border attack, no Israeli casualties reported
Hezbollah has warned in recent days that it might retaliate for an attack that killed a senior official, but said that it would not give clues as to when and where.