Defense Ministry
Drunk pilot arrested in Hungary after stealing plane, flying towards nuclear plant, crash-landing
The plant in question experienced an accident in 2003 involving the cleaning of fuel assemblies in the storage pool near the reactor.
IDF warns budget delay will force reserve, intelligence cuts beginning in September
Jeen Defense wins 14.9m NIS defense AI contract
Damascus condemns Israel Katz after visit with IDF soldiers on Mount Hermon
IDF plans massive NIS 130 billion buildup, including aircraft, munition factories
On the agenda are more fighter jets, refueling aircraft, attack helicopters, naval vessels, armored vehicles, advanced weapons production, and a space project.
IDF Disabled Veterans Organization warns of 'national disaster' amid exclusion in defense budget
The warnings came amid debate in 2026 defense spending discussions, in which the Finance Ministry rejected the Defense Ministry's petitions to increase spending by NIS 40 billion.
Next Israeli gov't main issue will be controlling defense budget, Bank Hapoalim CEO told conference
Yadin Antebi told EY’s annual real estate conference that Israel’s defense budget would heavily shape the public’s standard of living in the coming years.
Israel looks from the Mediterranean to India for a new strategic front to contain Iran - analysis
The concept of linking Israel to the Eastern Mediterranean and also to India via the Abraham Accords countries is one of the key elements of Israel’s regional and global outlook.
Israel sanctions IRGC-linked crypto accounts funneling millions to Hezbollah, other proxies
These funds, totaling approximately NIS 24 million, were used to fund various Iranian terror proxies, including Hezbollah.
Iron Beam, Iron Dome combine forces in Defense Ministry drill
The exercise focused on coordinating Iron Beam and Iron Dome against multiple aerial threats, with drones appearing to be the primary target.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveils £15 billion UK defense plan as legacy project
He acknowledged that new governments could "build" on his blueprint, and some critics said the plan, delayed for more than nine months, was too little, too late.
The final frontier: Israel aims to become world leader in space attack capabilities, Katz says
During the 2026 war, Israel struck multiple Iranian spacewar related facilities, including facilities working on developing capabilities to attack satellites in space.
Gaza Board of Peace prepares for Cyprus summit as first Moroccan contingent deploys - analysis
“The ISF welcomes its newest members from the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces. Their arrival strengthens the international effort to support the people of Gaza,” the Board posted on social media.
Civilian contractor with IDF unit killed by building collapse in Gaza, military says
Hura resident Raed Abu Al-Qian had been working on engineering projects in Gaza on behalf of the Defense Ministry.
