Israel Launches New Eastern Border Directorate, Plans 40 New Communities
Israel's Defense Ministry established the Eastern Region Directorate, led by Brig. Gen. Benita, to secure its eastern border and build 40 new communities from.
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Israeli Military Chief Backs Expansion of Women in Combat Roles in Talks With Rabbis
In Jerusalem, IDF Chief Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir affirmed support for expanding women in combat roles to religious Zionist rabbis,…
I have appointed Brigadier General Guy Marzano to the position of Military Secretary.
PM Netanyahu appoints Brig. Gen. Guy Marzano as Military Secretary, marking a significant leadership change in the Prime Minister's Office.
Israel Sets Record $19.2B in Defense Exports in 2025
Israel's Defense Ministry announced a record $19.22 billion in defense exports for 2025, with major sales to Europe and Asia,…
Todays warfighters have a great moral responsibility in navigating a battlefield thats new to us all: a battlefield with AI.
JD Vance discusses the moral responsibility of warfighters on AI battlefields, warning against outsourcing life-and-death decisions to machines.
Yair Golan will be Yisrael Katz’s Defense Minister.
Yair Golan appointed as Defense Minister, replacing Benny Gantz in a significant shift within the Israeli government.
Trump Announces Nearly $10 Billion in Defense Industrial Base Investments in Pennsylvania at McCormicks Summit:
Trump Announces Nearly $10 Billion in Defense Industrial Base Investments in Pennsylvania at McCormick’s Summit:
Tonight, the government approved a historic move for the wounded of the IDF and security forces the heroes who fought for Israel’s security and paid a heavy personal price with their bodies and souls. The State
Israel approves historic reform for IDF/security forces' wounded, removing bureaucracy and expanding support for their rehabilitation journey.
I am always excited at a wings ceremony, and even more so at today’s wings ceremony whose graduates participated in the War of Independence, in “With a Lion’s Might,” and in “Roaring Lion.”
PM Netanyahu praises new pilots at wings ceremony, honoring graduates who fought in key wars and embody Israel's future generation of victory.
In a multi-arena situation assessment with the IDF’s senior command forum >>
PM Netanyahu holds multi-arena situation assessment with IDF senior command forum to discuss security challenges.
IDF will increase aid to discharged lone soldiers
The IDF is increasing housing assistance grants for discharged lone soldiers, who face the end of Ministry of Welfare subsidies in 2026.
Israeli Defense Minister Appoints Senior Druze Officer as Military Secretary
Brig. Gen. Hisham Ibrahim, a senior Druze officer, has been appointed military secretary to Defense Minister Israel Katz, replacing Maj. Gen. Guy Markizeno.
Israel Completes Upgrade of Sri Lankas Kfir Fighter Jets
Israel Aerospace Industries has successfully upgraded Sri Lanka's Kfir fighter jets, boosting their avionics, systems, and operational readiness.
Israels New Military Attach to Washington Tal Politis Promoted to Major General
Brigadier General Tal Politis has been promoted to Major General and will soon serve as the IDF attaché at Israel's embassy in Washington D.C.
U.S. Marines Tap Israels Smart Shooter System to Boost Accuracy Against Drone Threats
The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded Israel's Smart Shooter a $3.4 million contract to equip Marines with advanced AI rifle sights for drone defense.
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