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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

Israel signs multi-billion deal to buy more Arrow-3 interceptors to counter Houthi threat

Defense Ministry purchased a new stock of Arrow-3 interceptors from the Israel Aerospace Industries to enhance protection against ballistic missile threats; Each interceptor costs approximately $4 million, and the move follows an uptick in missile attacks by the Houthis from Yemen

Yossi Yehoshua | 12.24.24

Huge deal: Israel sells air defense system to Slovakia for 2 billion shekels

Barak MX Integrated Air Defense System, produced by Israel Aerospace Industries, counters threats from fighter jets, helicopters, drones and missiles; It's the largest deal ever signed between the two countries

Navit Zomer | 12.23.24

Israel to ease defense export rules, opening local market to new international buyers

Defense Ministry plans to grant Israeli defense firms access to dozens of new markets by repealing laws that complicate export processes, aiming to remove red tape and boost global competitiveness of Israel’s defense industry

Yuval Azulay/Calcalist | 12.03.24

תיעוד כוחות צה"ל בלחימה ברצועת עזה, במרחבים ג'אבליה, בית לאהיא ורפיח

Israeli firm secures record deal to supply IDF with standardized rifles

ARI Arms wins historic $26 million contract to supply OR-4 assault rifles to IDF, replacing Tavor rifles and standardizing infantry weaponry as Israel pushes to bolster domestic arms production and reduce reliance on imports

Yuval Azulay, Golan Hazani, Calcalist | 12.01.24

Increases to defense budget to cost Israeli households thousands

Average annual cost per household due to a 10 billion shekel increase is estimated at around 4,000 shekels ($1,000) per year, bringing higher taxes, reduced public services, finance ministry says

Gad Lior | 11.11.24

העסקה נחתמה: משרד הביטחון רוכש טייסת של 25 מטוסי F-15 מתקדמים עבור חיל האוויר בשווי של 5.2 מיליארד דולר

Israel signs $5.2 billion deal for next-generation F-15 fighter jets

Defense Ministry says jet deliveries will begin in 2031, with 4–6 planes arriving annually; agreement includes option for 25 additional jets; 'Deal marks major milestone in deepening US-Israel defense cooperation,' ministry says

Yoav Zitun | 11.07.24

ניסוי צה"ל של יירוט בלייזר רקטות מל"טים וטילי נ"ט

Israel inks $500 million defense deal for expanded laser interception systems

'This deal heralds a new era—the era of laser defense,' Defense Ministry says after signing massive deal; first operational deployment of ground-based laser system expected next year

Yoav Zitun | 10.28.24

IDF veteran suffers PTSD during reserves and struggles to receive treatment

Reservist drafted on October 7 to identify massacre victims and now experiences post-traumatic stress disorder; Defense Ministry recognizes his condition, but not his disability

Korin Elbaz-Alush | 09.17.24

Ashkelon company to supply tank and APC components to IDF in $23 million order

Defense Ministry signs acquisition deal with Ashot Ashkelon to supply the IDF with tank and APC components for NIS 86 million; Amid the Gaza war, the company has pending orders amounting to $429.4 million

Navit Zomer | 08.22.24

משרד הביטחון: ביצענו שיגור של מערכת הנעה רקטית מבסיס במרכז

During wartime, Israel tests new missile propulsion system

Watch the test launch: It was scheduled well in advance and was conducted in accordance with procedure, according to the Defense Ministry; Launch left a trail clearly visible from the ground

Yoav Zitun | 06.24.24

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