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defense June 10, 2026 at 9:58 pm 2 months ago

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.

defense June 9, 2026 at 10:28 am 2 months ago

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.

defense June 4, 2026 at 9:58 pm 2 months ago

Netanyahu Appoints Brigadier General Guy Marchisano His New Military Secretary

Prime Minister Netanyahu has appointed Brigadier General Guy Marchisano as his new Military Secretary, who will be promoted to Major General.

defense June 4, 2026 at 6:47 pm 2 months ago

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.

defense June 4, 2026 at 8:57 am 2 months ago

Israels Largest Marine Defense Project Completed

Israel's largest marine defense project, costing 190 million Shekels, has completed 12 breakwaters in Netanya, securing cliffs and reopening 3.5 km of beaches.

defense June 2, 2026 at 9:22 pm 2 months ago

Israel Defense Forces Operations Division Has New Commander

Brigadier General A. takes command of the IDF Operations Division in Jerusalem, replacing Brigadier General Manny Liberty.

defense June 2, 2026 at 1:52 pm 2 months ago

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, reflecting global confidence.

defense June 2, 2026 at 9:22 am 2 months ago

Elron Ventures, Rafael Launch $300 Million Dual-Use Defense Tech Investment Plan

Elron Ventures and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will invest up to $300 million in dual-use technology companies through their joint venture.

defense June 1, 2026 at 12:53 pm 2 months ago

Israeli Defense Firm Smart Shooter Wins $1.8M Counter-Drone Contract With US Navy

Israeli defense firm Smart Shooter lands a $1.8 million contract with the US Navy to supply its SMASH 3000SA soldier-portable counter-drone systems.

defense May 28, 2026 at 10:11 pm 2 months ago

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.

Motorola Solutions to Acquire Israeli Counter-Drone Firm D-Fend for $1.5B

Consumer Guilt May Be Costing Online Retailers Billions, Israeli Study Finds

Israel, Greece Sign 650 Million Euro Deal for PULS Artillery Systems

Israeli Startup Q-Factor Raises $24M to Build Million-Qubit Quantum Computer

Two additional months in the program, one week of combat, and approximately 60 new ‘Jaguars’.

The new “Lavi” of 810 has just arrived at Mount Hermon and is already changing the reality on the ground.

Digital Determinism in Youth Sports May Shape Careers Too Early

Israel Sees Sharp Rise in Workplace AI Use Across Sectors

Our heroic reservists give their all to the country, and they deserve everything. Today, we bring them tremendous news in the field of housing. Approximately 20,000 opportunities to purchase an apartment or land.

The headline in the British Telegraph today quotes the words of Yair Golan, Eisenkot’s partner: “Israel kills children as a hobby.”

My wife Sara and I are pained by the passing of Zahava Shaul, may her memory be a blessing, mother of Staff Sergeant Oron Shaul, may his memory be a blessing. For over a decade, we have maintained a personal and close relationship with the Shaul family.

Rigged Elections!!!

Shortly after hearing gunfire from the village: IDF forces apprehended suspects and confiscated weapons in the village of Al-Ram in the Binyamin Brigade. During the night (Sh.), forces from the 7114 Reserve Battalion,

IDF forces destroyed a bomb-making laboratory in the Tulkarm camp.

Watch the paratroopers’ documentation from combat in southern Lebanon

Colonel M. and Major Nurit Rokach are the torch lighters on behalf of the IDF.

The government today approved our new five-year plan for the development of Eilat and the Eilat region, amounting to approximately NIS 360 million. Eilat and the Eilat region are the southern pearl of the State of Israel,

Bank of Israel Buys $801 Million in Forex Amid Shekel Volatility

Committee Discusses Fund’s 2025 Financial Reports | Reports Show Fund Achieved Impressive 18.4% Return in 2025 and Fund Assets Stood at $2.8 Billion at Year-End

Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate to 3.75% on Strong Shekel and Easing Inflation

Yesterday morning, reports were received of three incidents in which knives and backpacks were placed at the entrance to bank branches and a food chain in the Gush Dan area. Tel Aviv District police officers arrived

Despite disruption attempts – statement of claim against three suspects in murder solved in Umm al-Fahm About a month ago, Muhammad Mahamid, 35, was murdered by gunfire at the entrance to a bakery in Umm al-Fahm.

A security guard was arrested on suspicion of involvement in a brawl last night during the football match at the Colony Stadium. During the football match between Hapoel Petah Tikva and Maccabi Netanya,

Following a manhunt – the suspect in the Rishon LeZion murder incident surrendered himself a short while ago earlier today.

Colonel M. and Major Nurit Rokach are the torch lighters on behalf of the IDF.

Israelis Show Growing Interest in Learning Persian, School Says

Between Sirens and Coffee Cups, Jerusalem Refuses to Stop

IDF Force Conduct During Securing the Area During the Evacuation of an Illegal Outpost in Area A of Judea and Samaria

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