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Israel’s Uzi maker unveils new 3D-printed silencers already in use by IDF special forces

Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), developer of the iconic Uzi and Negev light machine gun, revealed a new line of 3D-printed silencers designed after lessons from war to reduce muzzle flash and noise that could expose troops in combat

Navit Zomer | 11.11.25

Yariv Levin, Gali Baharav-Miara and Simcha Rothman

Military advocate general affair sparks renewed push to split attorney general role

Israel’s legal system braces for High Court hearings on petitions both against the attorney general’s involvement in a probe and the appointment of Asher Kula; meanwhile, MK Rothman advances legislation to split the AG role: 'No one should hold all the strings'

Tova Zimuky | 11.08.25

16 people killed in blast at Tennessee explosives factory early Friday, sheriff says

Deadly blast leaves no survivors, as investigators search wreckage and grieving families gather for vigils; explosion shattered a close-knit community and raised questions about safety and oversight

Associated Press | 10.12.25

Veteran Israeli composer and arranger Moni Amarilio dies at 93

Many of Amarilio’s songs became part of Israel’s cultural soundtrack, among them Ba’aretz Ahavati Ha’shaked Pore’ach, Ha’har Ha’yarok Tamid, Libabtini and Etz Ha’alon

Yoav Birenberg | 09.26.25

מהומות חרדים בסמוך לכלא 10 בשל מעצר וכליאתם של חרדים עריקים בנתב"ג

Hasidim clash with MPs outside military prison, free one draft dodger

Protesters hurled stones and tear gas at soldiers, injuring several, as Gur leaders denounced the government and vowed resistance; dozens more ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers were arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport en route to Uman

Shilo Freid, Eitan Glickman, Yoav Zitun | 09.18.25

After 34 years, Jordan reinstates mandatory military service, warns against evasion

Jordan reinstates mandatory military service for men born in 2007, with 6,000 recruits to be selected by lottery and trained starting February 2026, as the government cites national defense needs

Lior Ben Ari | 08.18.25

Syria’s army rebrands for life after Assad

Launch of first new military formation since fall of Assad marks symbolic step in effort to reestablish unified armed forces loyal to President al-Sharaa; officials say new force to focus on professionalism, volunteerism and revised national doctrine

Lior Ben Ari | 07.08.25

Denmark implements new draft law requiring women to serve

NATO member expands conscription to include women for the first time, aligning gender requirements as European defense concerns intensify in the wake of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Ynet, News Agencies | 07.03.25

The Oshkosh JLTV - Like an F-35 without wings

The Oshkosh JLTV, a next-gen military vehicle, combines advanced protection, mobility, and cutting-edge technology; with its imposing design and robust capabilities, it’s a game-changer for Israel's defense forces in the ongoing conflict

Nir Ben Zaken | 05.01.25

Israeli defense firms make global debut with foreign military contracts

HomeBiogas to supply off-grid waste systems to US Air Force bases, while Fire Detection Technologies signs contracts with Asian and European militaries for hangar fire detectors that avoid false alarms from jet engine heat

Navit Zomer | 04.21.25

Palestinain car thief breaks into military base, injures soldier

IDF says soldier was injured moderately and taken to nearby hospital; incident under investigation; authorities rule out terror-related motive

Meir Turgeman | 03.11.25

Top IDF operations officer resigns amid high command reshuffle

Maj. Gen. Oded Basiuk's departure comes amid intense scrutiny over military's failures on Oct. 7, being among several top generals who dismissed warning signs night before deadly attack

Yoav Zitun | 03.03.25

After ignoring alerts ahead of October 7, IDF continues to downplay lookouts, report finds

Internal report shows 88% rise in reservist complaints in 2024 over service conditions, commander misconduct, pay issues; also details harassment of female soldiers, verbal and physical abuse and claims of political bias in dismissals

Yaron Drukman | 03.02.25

Israeli general dismisses rumors of imminent Egyptian military threat

Brig. Gen. Itamar Ben Chaim reassures residents living near the border with Egypt amid concerns over reported military buildup in Sinai

Yoav Zitun | 03.02.25

Australian military revokes security clearance of Jewish officer citing loyalty to Israel

Officer's security clearance revoked after ASIO flags concerns over his loyalty to Israel and undisclosed Israeli security training; he says he does not see Israel as a foreign government and would share classified information if requested

Itamar Eichner | 02.25.25