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France bars Israel from official role at Paris prestigious defense expo
Defense Ministry says French move blocks Israeli pavilion and government representatives from Eurosatory, limits defense firms to air defense systems only
Itamar Eichner, Tamar Sebok, Elisha Ben Kimon
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06.01.26
Israel’s defense budget set to hit record $62.8 billion as tensions persist on all fronts
Military and Defense Ministry are seeking another 40 billion shekels ($13.3 billion) to fund operations in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, high readiness for renewed war with Iran and expanded troop deployments in the West Bank
Yuval Azoulay, Calcalist
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05.18.26
Israel signs $34 million Elbit deal to extend F-35 range
Defense Ministry says external fuel tank system will be adapted from an existing Cyclone design for F-16 jets and is expected to reduce reliance on aerial refueling during long-range missions
ynet Global
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05.14.26
Israel eyes new Defense Ministry complex atop former UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem
Government expected to allocate abandoned Jerusalem compound evacuated and demolished in 2024 for an IDF recruitment office, defense minister’s office and military heritage museum near Ammunition Hill
Itamar Eichner
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05.13.26
Israel on a dangerous debt path as war costs and defense demands surge
Analysis: Israel’s government is driving the economy onto a risky debt path as it struggles to curb defense spending after October 7; a proposed $95B plan and ongoing multi-front war raise fears of rising debt and weakened fiscal stability
Shlomo Teitelbaum/Calcalist
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05.05.26
With sights on Iran, Israel greenlights multi-billion dollar F-15, F-35 deal
Ministers give go-ahead to major defense deal, including a fourth F-35 squadron from Lockheed Martin and a second F-15IA squadron from Boeing, as part of 350 billion-shekel military buildup plan
Elisha Ben Kimon, Itamar Eichner
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05.03.26
Israel owes billions to domestic defense firms
State debt to defense contractors has surged to about $3.5 billion as wartime procurement accelerates to replenish depleted munitions; officials blame underfunding, while Finance Ministry questions defense budget management
Yuval Azoulay/Calcalist
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04.29.26
Israel, US to open talks on phasing out American defense aid by 2038
New 10-year framework expected to mark major shift in countries’ security relationship, gradually reducing US military aid while expanding joint arms development as support for Israel erodes in Washington and Israel braces for soaring defense costs
Yuval Azulay, Calcalist
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04.26.26
Greece purchases artillery systems from Israel worth NIS 2.3 billion
Elbit will supply the Greek Army with PULS multiple rocket launcher systems and a comprehensive ammunition package; The agreement will be implemented over a four-year period, followed by a 10-year support and maintenance period
Ron Crissy
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04.06.26
Israel halts French defense purchases amid arms embargo
After France imposed an arms embargo during the Gaza war, Israel moves to halt defense purchases and seek alternative suppliers to boost military independence
Elisha Ben Kimon, Itamar Eichner
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03.31.26
Israel eyes IPOs for defense giants IAI and Rafael amid global arms boom
After years of opposing public offerings on security grounds, Defense Ministry gives preliminary backing for simultaneous minority share sales in state-owned firms to help fund Israel’s military buildup
Yuval Azulay
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03.16.26
Israel signs deal to evacuate 11 IDF bases for 19,000 homes; Kirya relocation under review
An agreement between Defense Ministry, Finance Ministry and the Israel Land Authority covers 2,300 dunams in central Israel and Haifa; joint team to examine the feasibility of moving Tel Aviv’s urban military Kirya base
Hila Tsion
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02.27.26
Fallen IDF soldier’s mother wins right to bring his child into the world
After a four-year legal fight, the mother of Barel Hadaria Shmueli, killed by a Hamas gunman at the Gaza border in 2021, receives court approval for posthumous use of his sperm and is seeking a woman to conceive and raise the child with the family’s support
Roy Rubinstein
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02.26.26
Katz: problems in US, global arms supply mean Israel must produce its own weapons
Defense minister unveiled a 350 billion shekel, decade-long defense plan dubbed 'Shield of Israel,' citing sanctions, global munitions shortages and disputes with allies, and pledged to expand domestic production to ensure defense independence
ynet
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02.17.26
Defense Ministry halts US takeover bid for Iron Dome software developer
roposed deal would value Amprest at over $200 million and leave Rafael as a minority shareholder, but security officials are wary of foreign control over classified command-and-control software tied to Iron Dome and other air defense systems
Yuval Azoulay, Calcalist
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01.18.26
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