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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

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

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