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The launch that caused panic: Ofek 19 spy satellite is on its way to space

Residents in central Israel reported what appeared to be the launch of an interceptor from the area of Palmachim air base; the Defense Ministry later announced the successful launch of a 'radar observation satellite with enhanced capabilities'; This is what it looked like

Yoav Zitun | 09.03.25

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ בפגישה עם חברי פורום המטה הכללי של צה"ל, עם הרמטכ"ל אייל זמיר, לקראת יום הזיכרון לחללי מערכות ישראל ולנפגעי פעולות האיבה

Katz-Zamir faceoff signals political interference in military, risks Gaza offensive

At the core is not an effort to improve senior command, but rather an attempt to diminish the chief of staff’s authority and possibly force his resignation, paving the way to appoint someone aligned with the ruling Likud party and its 'full right-wing' government

Ron Ben-Yishai | 08.12.25

Israel purchases US-made Humvees using $150 million in military aid

Deal confirmed by the ministry is part of the IDF's effort to replenish and renew equipment after nearly two years of war; first vehicles due to arrive this year

Navit Zomer | 07.20.25

משלוח דחפורי ה-D9 מארצות הברית, ששוחרר ע"י הממשל האמריקני, הגיע לישראל

'Largest logistics operation in history': Israel receives US military equipment delivery frozen under Biden

Signed off by Trump shortly after taking office, major US shipment of military gear—including dozens of D9 bulldozers—lands in Israel; over 100,000 tons delivered since war via 870 flights, 144 sea shipments

Elisha Ben Kimon | 07.09.25

Defense Ministry, IDF fight with Finance Ministry over funding to pay for war against Iran

Military says it must urgently replenish munitions after offensive in Gaza and war with Iran while Finance Ministry claims IDF is wasting money on reserve troops; Defense officials hope for urgent intervention of prime minister

Yoav Zitun | 06.29.25

French court upholds ban on Israeli defense firms at Paris Air Show, sparking outcry

Local court upholds offensive weapons ban at air show; Israel slams move as economic discrimination, with insiders revealing France made the decision on June 4 but only notified Israel 11 days later

Navit Zomer, Tamar Sebok | 06.18.25

How Israel plans to bring stranded overseas citizens amid Ben Gurion Airport closure

Israel begins gradual repatriation of over 100,000 stranded citizens; Transportation Minister warns against rushed landings, while Defense Ministry prioritizes flights for troops and essential staff

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger, Gal Ganot | 06.16.25

Civilian contractor David Libi killed by Gaza explosive laid to rest

Hundreds, including ministers, attended David Libi's funeral in Malachei HaShalom: 'You wanted to fight in Gaza, and though exempt from service, you joined as a civilian operator with the machine I bought you,' his father eulogized

Idan Bloemhof | 05.30.25

Civilian contractor killed by explosive in northern Gaza, IDF says

David Libi, 19, was working on an IDF engineering project when an explosive device detonated on his vehicle; he had reportedly taken part in efforts to dismantle Hamas tunnels

Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.29.25

משרד הביטחון רוכש מחברת ׳אלביט מערכות׳ מערכות הגנה מתקדמות עבור מסוקי האפאצ׳י והבלקהוק של צה״ל בכ-200 מיליון ש״ח

Elbit Systems secures $53 million contract to upgrade IDF attack helicopters

Defense Ministry and Elbit Systems finalize a $53 million deal to equip IDF Apaches and Black Hawks with automated DIRCM systems, enhancing protection against threats

Navit Zomer | 05.20.25

Bezalel Smotrich temporarily resigns from Cabinet posts amid coalition rift

Religious Zionist Party leader cites breach of agreements between his faction, Ben-Gvir and Netanyahu over the return and firing of certain parliamentarians following national security minister's government comeback

Moran Azulay, Itamar Eichner | 03.31.25

Rafael reports record sales, cites Gaza war, global defense spending surges

State-owned defense contractor says sales rose 27% to 17.8 billion shekels ($4.8 billion), with 54% of revenue from domestic contracts with the IDF and the rest from international clients

Navit Zomer | 03.26.25

Israel launches first-ever underwater ordnance clearance project off Tel Aviv coast

Defense Ministry operation off the coast of Rishon Lezion aims to remove unexploded munitions from the seabed; two-year initiative will clear former military testing site and prepare the area for new infrastructure while protecting marine life

Ilana Curiel | 02.18.25

משלוח הפצצות הכבדות ששוחרר על ידי הממשל האמריקני הגיע לישראל

1,600 heavy bombs from US: The arms shipment released by Trump has arrived in Israel | This is what it looks like

A shipment of MK-84 heavy munitions arrived in Israel from the US and was transferred to Air Force bases in the country. 'Represents a significant asset,' said the defense minister, who thanked the Trump administration for the 'unwavering support of the State of Israel'; Another shipment is now on its way to Israel, now that the embargo has been lifted - 132 D9 bulldozers

Yoav Zitun | 02.16.25

Rafael inks major deal to supply Israel with Iron Dome missiles using US aid

Deal will see Rafael supply a substantial number of interceptors to the IDF, and the package includes $5.2 billion earmarked specifically for enhancing Israel's air defense capabilities

Navit Zomer | 01.16.25

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