Defense Ministry

Israel boosts F-16s with $80M upgrades amid rising tensions with Iran

Israel invests $80M in advanced F-16 upgrades, enhancing self-protection systems amid growing threats from Iran and regional tensions.

A-G: Israel Katz's 'principals' for haredi IDF draft not up to constitutional standards

Katz said that the bill includes financial sanctions against any yeshiva that does not meet its quota and against men who are issued draft orders but do not show up.

Google employees directly assist IDF, Defense Min., Washington Post reveals

Employees at Google have worked to provide Israel's military with access to its most advanced artificial intelligence. 

IDF chief Herzi Halevi to step down in March, cites military failure on October 7

Halevi's resignation in keeping with promise to take responsibility for October 7 • OC Southern Command Yaron Finkleman follows suit

Defense Ministry sets up unit to receive IDF soldiers returning from Gaza captivity

The ‘Dror’ initiative aims to support the psychological, medical, and financial needs of the returning hostages and their families.

By WALLA!
19/01/2025
 DEFENSE MINISTER Israel Katz appears at a committee meeting in the Knesset on Tuesday.

Defense Minister Katz thinks Israelis are idiots

The problem runs deeper. Judging by his first two months as defense minister, Katz’s other task is to shift blame for the October 7 fiasco from the politicians to the generals.

Defense Ministry awards Rafael $5.2b US-funded air defense contract

Israel begins deploying $5.2B in US aid to enhance its missile shield, including Iron Dome upgrades and the new Iron Beam laser system that could slash interception costs.

By DEAN SHMUEL ELMAS/GLOBES/TNS
17/01/2025

Defense Minister warns of potential war in West Bank, recommends IDF response measures

In the meeting with local authorities, Katz discussed that Hamas originally planned to include West Bank communities in their October 7 attacks.

Defense Min. close NIS 1b. deal with Elbit to boost military self-sufficiency

The deals are expected to bolster the country’s domestic defense manufacturing capabilities.

Def. Min. approves new department for released soldier, reservist support

The division, which will expand on the already-existing Released Soldiers’ Division and Fund, will include a dedicated branch for reservists’ welfare and be led by Col. (res.) Eyal Hans.

06/01/2025
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