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From the air to the sea, within 1st hour: How the IDF's defense concept changed after Oct. 7

New IDF doctrine puts air, sea and ground forces on equal footing, with rapid strikes, tighter coordination and multi-front drills designed to stop infiltrations, protect civilians and respond within the first hour of a major attack

Elisha Ben Kimon | 09.15.26

Netanyahu stalls NIS 25-30 billion defense budget boost as IDF warns of readiness crisis

Finance Ministry says it is still waiting for Netanyahu to set the final sum, leaving the urgent increase frozen as the election nears and military officials warn preparedness is 'on the brink of an abyss'

Gad Lior | 09.08.26

Budget ceiling will be breached so defense can receive additional 25 billion shekel

Despite Knesset recess, Netanyahu and Smotrich agreed to fund urgent purchase of weapons and ammunition for the IDF; Must receive attorney general's approval, and votes in the Finance Committee, plenum and government; Opposition claims it's 'election economics'

Gad Lior | 08.19.26

Defense know-how could help power a civilian space industry, Israeli executive says

Hilla Haddad Chmelnik, a former senior innovation official, says the country’s defense talent and simulation expertise could help it compete in the growing space economy — if it stops 'staying out of the game'

David Matlin | 04.23.26

IAI profit jumps 45% in 2025 as global demand for defense systems soars

State-owned aerospace and defense company says revenue rose 21% to $7.38 billion, net income hit a record $712 million and its order backlog climbed to nearly $29 billion as export demand and military sales accelerated

ynet Global | 03.11.26

Elbit's UT30 MK2 is a configurable manned and unmanned turret that enhances the firepower of armored personnel carriers (APCs) without compromising troop safety

Elbit wins $277M deal for 30mm turrets and munitions from 'international customer'

Under the three-year contract, Elbit will supply advanced UT30 MK2 turret systems for armored personnel carriers, and a supply of compatible 30mm munitions for an unnamed international defense customer

ynet Global | 02.19.26

Bots over boots: the autonomous revolution redefining the battlefield

Recent wars have transformed autonomous systems from tech add-ons into operational necessities; defense leaders hail a leap forward as academics warn of legal and ethical limits

Elisha Ben Kimon | 02.17.26

Budget battle reopens: Defense establishment demands an additional 8 billion shekel

Security officials believe that to avoid a return to the conditions that preceded October 6, 2023, a budget of at least 120 billion shekels will be required, and possibly even more; Finance Ministry: 'Enormous sums allocated to defense'

Gad Lior | 12.31.25

TAT Israel's Center of Excellence in Machining

New machining center boosts Israel's aerospace manufacturing capacity

New TAT Israel facility expands precision manufacturing for thermal systems and engine components, enhancing in-house capabilities amid global supply chain crunch, strengthening support for Israeli and international defense clients

ynet Global | 11.16.25

Israel’s 'Iron Beam' laser defense system is a battlefield revolution, but challenges remain

The laser system will intercept rockets and drones at a range of 10 km at a cheaper price than missiles, but will not yet replace Iron Dome; Elbit has raised half a billion dollars to accelerate development, including an airborne laser that can neutralize hypersonic missiles

Yuval Azulay | 05.30.25

תיעוד מעיני התותחן בלחימת חטיבות האש של חיל התותחנים ברצועת עזה

Israel’s defense industry at a crossroads

Analysis: Facing wartime strain and global pressure, Israeli defense leaders urge a shift toward industrial independence to secure national resilience, stabilize the economy and ensure military readiness amid growing foreign supply-chain risks

Liron Topaz | 05.25.25

Why Israel fears a US military aid freeze more than anything

Analysis: With US aid set to expire in 2028, talks on a new deal must begin soon; without nearly $4B a year, Israel can't fund key defense systems

Yuval Azulay, Calcalist | 05.13.25

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