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The real cost of Israel’s ‘Iron Beam’ laser: cheap interceptions, costly deployment

While each laser interception costs only a few shekels, every high-powered laser director supplied by Rafael costs tens of millions of dollars and covers just 10 kilometers, meaning nationwide defense would require hundreds of systems

Yuval Azulay | 12.30.25

‘Historic milestone': Iron Beam laser interceptor delivered to IDF | Watch

'Changes the rules of engagement and delivers a critical message to our enemies': After many years of development and extensive testing, the first Iron Beam laser system will be integrated into the Israeli Air Force and incorporated into Israel’s multilayered air defense array;

Yoav Zitun | 12.28.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו בישיבת הממשלה לאישור תקציב המדינה לשנת 2026:

What you need to know about the 2026 state budget

The defense budget will increase the deficit to 3.9% and probably more, milk reform is in, tax exemption on packages will increase to $150 and the middle class will profit from income tax benefits; Here's everything you need to know

Gad Lior | 12.07.25

Israel weighs VAT hike to fund soaring defense expenditure; Netanyahu signals caution

Finance Ministry proposes raising VAT to 19% to cover defense spending surge as deficit fears grow; Netanyahu and Smotrich oppose tax increase for now but pressure mounts ahead of 2026 budget vote

Gad Lior | 12.01.25

מערכת "אור איתן" (במציאות הקרן אינה נראית, וצבועה לצורך המחשה בלבד)

Israel to receive first Iron Beam laser defense system by year’s end

Head of the Israeli Directorate of Defense Research & Development, Brig. Gen. (Res.) Dr. Danny Gold, said at the Defense-Tech conference in Tel Aviv that 'we are already deep into work on the next generations of surprises for war'

Gal Ganot, Tal Shahaf | 12.01.25

Netanyahu backs massive increase to defense budget, despite Smotrich's opposition

Treasury officials recently froze several military contracts, accusing defense establishment of overspending and warning that rising security costs would have major impact on 2026 budget, including the possibility of new tax on banks

Gad Lior | 11.18.25

Defense Ministry chief blasts Finance Ministry for blocking 'critical' security deals

Amid ongoing budget disputes, Defense Ministry Director-General Amir Baram warns that Finance Ministry delays in critical procurement endangering Israel’s readiness, rejecting claims of waste

ynet | 11.11.25

תיעוד מפעילות חטיבת הנח"ל במרחב הקו הצהוב

Finance Ministry freezes nonessential Defense Ministry spending amid budget clash

Treasury halts new contracts after Defense Ministry exceeds 2025 budget, prompting sharp criticism as military braces for possible fighting with Hezbollah, Iran or renewed combat in Gaza

Yossi Yehoshua | 11.06.25

Finance Ministry blasts IDF overspending, eyes new bank tax as Israel unveils 2026 state budget

The Finance Ministry presented Israel’s 2026 state budget principles, criticizing the Defense Ministry for 'criminal' financial practices and inefficiency; Finance Minister Smotrich warned banks of a new tax and said defense overspending harms health and welfare

Gad Lior | 11.04.25

'Israel wouldn't exist without military might': new Rabin recordings reveal his cautious vision for peace

Marking 30 years since his assassination, the IDF Archives released rare recordings of Yitzhak Rabin from 1967 to 1977, revealing his early ideas on peace talks, borders, US aid, and Israel’s need to balance diplomacy with power

Yaron Drukman | 11.02.25

המקום בו התגורר ויטל מישייב במשך שנה מול ביתה של ראש אגף השיקום, שם גם הצית את עצמו

Former police officer in critical condition after self-immolation outside Defense Ministry official’s home

PTSD sufferer, injured on duty in 2013 and long under the Defense Ministry’s care, is in critical condition after self-immolating near a senior rehabilitation official’s home

Roy Elman, Gal Ganot, Liran Tamari | 10.31.25

Israeli laser test succeeds, sending Solrom stock soaring over 30% on Tel Aviv exchange

Shares of Israeli defense tech firm jump more than 30% after company reported successful IDF test of its QCL laser-based long-range target-marking system, with talks underway for the first military order following breakthrough

Navit Zomer | 10.29.25

The next battle: IDF demands extra 20 billion shekels for Gaza op tanks

After a 30 billion shekel boost, the IDF requests an additional 20 billion shekels for Operation Gideon's Chariots II tank program, 8 billion of it for 2025

Shlomo Teitelbaum/Calcalist | 09.18.25

משרד הביטחון וחברת רפאל השלימו את הפיתוח של מערכת ההגנה בלייזר - דבריו של ראש מו״פ במפא״ת, תא״ל יהודה אלמקייס עלהוכחת יכולות מערכת "אור איתן"

Israel unveils ‘Or Eitan’ laser defense system after successful tests

Defense Ministry and Rafael rename defense system for Capt. Eitan Oster, who was killed in southern Lebanon; 'laser dome' will join Iron Dome as part of Israel’s multi-layered air defense system

Yoav Zitun | 09.18.25

UK defense EXPO ban on Israel marks looming threats for defense industry

Opinion: Decision to bar Israeli defense officials from a major arms fair in a symbolic rebuke over Gaza risks alienating leading defense companies from Europe as worldwide demand continues to skyrocket

Avi Kalo | 09.07.25

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