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'The Iron Sting turns statistical chance into a precise hit'

The women behind the IDF's new weapon in Gaza say it combines mortar shelling with guided missile capabilities and draws international eyes following its initial success

Anat Lev Adler | 04.20.24

Iran's military capabilities include old jets and advanced drones

Amid Tehran's unprecedented attack on Jerusalem, the New York Times reports on experts' knowledge about its weapons arsenal and fighting prowess

Calcalist | 04.14.24

C-Dome: the Israeli Navy's new defense system

Iron Dome-based naval defense system makes first baptism of after intercepting drone entering over Eilat; designed to intercept rockets, missiles and drones to protect maritime infrastructure, gas platforms and other naval assets

Yoav Zitun | 04.09.24

Bulgarian police uncover hidden Hamas weapons cache linked to arrests in Germany

German police arrested several Hamas terrorists in the country following Israeli intelligence tip; the interrogations led investigators to a warehouse in southern Bulgaria housing stocks of weapons and ammo

Ze'ev Avrahami, Berlin, Itamar Eichner | 04.05.24

US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak differ in their opinions of arms sales to Israel

Biden sends 2,000 more bombs to Israel; Britain under increased pressure to stop such arms sales

Hours before attack in which 7 aid workers were killed, US approved sending more bombs to Israel; 3 of the dead were British citizens; Now some 600 jurists in the UK demand halt to arms sales to the IDF; 'We will be complicit in genocide'

News Agencies | 04.04.24

Embracing self-reliance, IDF orders 20,000 made-in-Israel M4 rifles

Following Canada's Israel arms embargo due to criticism of Gaza war, Defense Ministry issues tender for purchase of M16-style assault rifles, with 51% of their parts to be locally manufactured

Navit Zomer | 03.28.24

UK conditions Israel arms sales on prison visits to Hamas terrorists

Israeli officials say feel Washington nudging Western allies to pressure Jerusalem as Biden administration faces electoral headwinds for support of Gaza campaign

Itamar Eichner | 03.21.24

Israel issues US letter committing to use arms according to international law

Defense Minister Gallant signs document required by the Biden administration to allow continued supply of American military aid to Israel amid war in Gaza

Itamar Eichner | 03.15.24

Increase in ammunition forgotten in Israeli's luggage, airport authority says

Ben Gurion Airport in a statement says 4-5 incidents of ammunition, grenades and firearms found per day amid war; urge Israelis to take careful care to remove all manner of military equipment before arriving at airport

Roy Rubinstein | 03.10.24

US considering banning use of its weapons in IDF Rafah operation

Biden administration delivered 100 weapons shipments to Israel since October 7, report reveals, as officials attempt to pressure Israel into reconsidering offensive; 'Any limit on U.S. arms supplies to Israel would mark a sharp break in the relationship — and cause a political furor'

Itamar Eichner | 03.07.24

IDF gears up for arsenal overhaul with homegrown assault rifles

Aiming to standardize troop loadouts after war lessons and mirror Western armies, IDF to phase out older M4 and Tavor rifles for modern Israeli weapons with advanced firing mechanisms

Yoav Zitun | 03.06.24

משטרת ישראל מאתרת כלי נשק בתוך קבר בנצרת

Police find weapons cache buried in grave in Nazareth

Detectives discovered weapons and bullet cartridges in a grave in Nazareth in northern Israel; 'The criminals also hurt the dead'

Hassan Shaalan | 03.05.24

Defense Ministry to purchase tens of thousands of Israeli-made rifles to overcome arms shortage

Defense Ministry will soon publish a multi-million shekel tender to purchase tens of thousands of locally produced assault rifles to be used by infantry brigades and first response units; It will lessen dependence on arms imports

Yuval Sade/ Calcalist | 02.20.24

איראן חשפה מערכת הגנה אווירית חדשה נגד טילים בליסטיים

Iran unveils new air defense weaponry amid regional tensions

Iranian Defense Minister reveals two vehicle-mounted systems claiming new anti-missile array could intercept up to six rockets simultaneously

Reuters | 02.17.24

US to send Israel weapons worth tens of millions of dollars, report

Wall Street Journal reports the Biden administration plans to supply Israel with bombs and other military equipment despite its attempts to push a cease-fire in Gaza

Ynet | 02.17.24