Ministry Of Defense

An outrageous exposé reveals abnormal price gaps of tens of percent on basic consumer goods at a closed base compared to other IDF bases, with the Ministry of Defense admitting that some prices are set by the franchisee.

After decades, the Ministry of Defense is changing its compensation system: employees will receive fixed salary increases, excellence bonuses, and new incentives, with some of the additions also being recognized for pension purposes.

The new agreement introduces fixed salary additions recognized for pension purposes, non-absence incentives, and excellence grants for eligible staff. The Ministry of Defense Director General stated that the ministry is transitioning to a stable and modern model, replacing fragile premiums with solid, pension-protected salary components.

A head pharmacist and a colleague at the Glilot base have been arrested on suspicion of systematically stealing tens of thousands of medications intended for IDF soldiers and trading them on the black market. The prosecution will seek to extend their detention as the investigation continues.

After the defense establishment warned that the Budget Department is blocking the transfer of 15 billion shekels during a severe shortage of Humvees and ammunition, senior Treasury officials are launching a counterattack. According to them, the budget is currently pending in the Knesset Finance Committee, and accusations against the Treasury are baseless.

Globes has learned that the Ministry of Finance and the defense establishment have agreed on the establishment of a new monitoring system for the defense budget. The system will allow for full and real-time reflection of the defense bodies' engagements with the Accountant General's division. However, the Budget Commissioner opposes the move, believing it is insufficient.

The Ministry of Defense has demanded 30 million shekels in compensation from drone manufacturer Aerodrome for failing to meet tender conditions. The ministry has expressed willingness to negotiate to avoid a legal battle.

Three training bases will be established for armored brigades: the 7th, 188th, and 401st, including stages for professional training and advanced exercises. Three additional bases are for the Kfir, Nahal, and Givati brigades. A senior Ministry of Defense official told Walla: The bases will be built with the lessons of October 7 in mind.

The dispute: Benjamin Netanyahu approved a budget of 40 billion shekels, but the Ministry of Finance refuses to transfer it. The Ministry of Defense warns: we are losing a precious year of procurement.

A soldier who takes his own life due to mental trauma after discharge is not recognized as a fallen IDF soldier. Despite the clear link between military service and death, the law fails to support bereaved families.

The head of the Settlement and National Infrastructure Unit at the Ministry of Defense examined security needs along the eastern border. The regional council presented existing gaps and security requirements following plans to expand the communities.

Alongside new records in business activity, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is dealing with increasing pressure on its cash flow, primarily due to a 5 billion shekel debt from the Ministry of Defense.

Mer Group has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Defense to provide technological solutions and communication systems. The company's cumulative order volume for the current quarter has reached 62 million shekels.

362 Ukrainian UAVs were intercepted and destroyed overnight Thursday across several Russian regions, including Belgorod, Bryansk, Voronezh, Kursk, Rostov, Moscow, Tatarstan, Crimea, and Krasnodar, as well as over the Black and Azov Seas, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

The Ministry of Defense has reopened a tender for IDF attack drones, adding Ondas-owned Airobotics to the list of suppliers. The move has sparked questions within the defense industry.

As part of the examination, conversations were held with recommenders and checks were conducted with bodies in the Ministry of Defense and the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission. The Ministry of Defense thanked the university for its support of reservists.

About 66,000 requests for recognition have been submitted since the outbreak of the war regarding about 43,000 wounded, and thousands are still waiting for a decision or a medical board. Those suffering from PTSD warned against the damage to rehabilitation: "Forced to fight for their rights."

A week after former Mossad chief David Barnea joined the American company Ondas, it announced winning a Ministry of Defense tender to develop tactical attack drones for the IDF.

MAFAT has issued a call for proposals to detect drones operated via cellular networks. This new threat bypasses traditional jamming measures, offering a range of thousands of kilometers, but its reliance on civilian infrastructure may prove to be its Achilles' heel.

The tender won by Ondas is valued at millions of shekels. The program is part of a broader effort to advance the Ministry of Defense's tactical drone capabilities.

Full tuition funding, a monthly stipend, and tax discounts: a 21-year-old woman who began a process to claim rights following her military service has received significant news. All the details.

Among the line of ministers challenged in their roles, Defense Minister Israel Katz most likely earns a spot on the podium in the parade of folly of the outgoing government.

A new MAFAT report obtained by Globes reveals that the volume of orders from startups doubled in the first half of 2026, alongside records in capital raising and defense exports. Autonomous platforms and AI solutions lead the volume of engagements.

A medical committee of the Rehabilitation Department has determined there is a basis to recognize the link between the severe trauma experienced in captivity and the leukemia the former soldier developed at a relatively young age. The committee cited the severity of the trauma and its lasting impact, assigning a 50% permanent disability rating. Attorneys call it a precedent-setting decision...

A document from the Defense Export Control Agency calls for adopting 'resilience before efficiency' concepts inspired by China. Background: disappointment with U.S. policy and the global munitions challenge.

The discussion was scheduled after the organization sent an official letter to the Knesset demanding an urgent debate, creating a consensus between coalition and opposition members. According to the organization, IDF veterans are forced to deal with lengthy procedures, repeated boards, and uncertainty regarding their status and rights.

The classified procurement is intended to address an immediate operational need. 850 million shekels will be taken from the budget allocated for investments in the technology sector, and 150 million from unallocated funds. The legal counsel determined that despite the duty of restraint during the election period, there is no impediment to approving the move.

850 million shekels will be diverted from a budget intended for investments in the technology sector at the Ministry of Economy, and an additional 150 million from unallocated funds. The document emphasizes that without approval of the decision, it will not be possible to execute the procurement.

The government will approve this morning the allocation of an additional one billion shekels to the Ministry of Defense for 2026. The funds are designated for classified and urgent security procurement.

We have known talented ministers in the past, as well as failed ministers. But a minister who acts diligently, persistently, and with a clear mind against the fundamental goals of his ministry, we have not yet known.

The Minister of Defense is ending a two-year term with zero achievements, but with countless arrogant statements, confrontations with the IDF leadership, pandering to Judea and Samaria settlers, and voting against the law to arrest Haredi draft dodgers, in complete opposition to the army's position.

Israel Katz left in the middle of a security discussion to attend an event for a Likud associate, against the backdrop of the party's primaries. The Prime Minister was unaware of the minister's whereabouts and asked about him during the meeting. His office stated that he held a series of security discussions and does not detail his participation in forums.

The “Birkat Yosef” Hesder yeshiva in Alon More has been named a recipient of the 2026 Minister of Defense Shield Award. This honor recognizes employers, academic institutions, and local authorities for their significant and ongoing support of reservists and their families. Following a rigorous selection process from over 1,000 nominations, 99 finalists were chosen.

Israel Katz tried to remove the commander of the Central Command on air without authority, harming state security and turning the IDF into an arena of political pressure. The Chief of Staff halted the move in a display of backbone.

The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approved the first stage of the Ministry of Defense's plan to shorten timelines and digitize licensing procedures. The reform includes expanding exemptions from marketing licenses alongside increased enforcement and protection of national security.

Defense Minister Israel Katz denied reports that he dismissed Central Command chief Avi Bluth live on air. Katz called the allegations part of a political campaign against the government.

The Minister of Defense's statement regarding the GOC Central Command on a live Channel 14 broadcast is an unprecedented event. This incident has damaged not only Avi Blot but also Major General Bar-Kalifa.

A reserve officer traveled from Prague to Israel via a complex route after receiving an emergency call-up. The court ruled against the Ministry of Defense's refusal to reimburse him, criticizing the use of 'secret procedures' not found in the official bylaws.

The prestigious 2026 award was granted to the Sami Shamoon College of Engineering for the broad and consistent support system it provided to students and faculty members who took part in reserve duty. Prof. Yehuda Haddad: "A badge of honor and significant recognition of our activities."

MK Yulia Malinovsky (Yisrael Beiteinu) threatens to petition the Supreme Court against the government if it does not implement the UNRWA laws in full. Malinovsky claims that although the laws were approved in the Knesset, UNRWA continues to operate in Kafr Aqab and Area C.

During a quiz in an interview at the Israel Security Conference, Minister of Defense Israel Katz was asked to name the defense ministers during Israel's wars. When reaching the Second Lebanon War and Operation Protective Edge, Katz claimed these were not wars. In the Second Lebanon War alone, 165 Israelis were killed and thousands wounded.

The next Israeli Minister of Defense will immediately face the rehabilitation of the IDF, a manpower crisis, strained relations with the US, and multiple active combat zones. With budget deficits and exhausted forces, the new minister will have no time for an adjustment period.

In an unusual meeting in the cell where Tal Yinon Dardik is being held, Minister of Defense Israel Katz offered him detention alternatives. Dardik, who is on a hunger strike, refused these as well, but Katz announced that his appeal against the restriction order must be accepted. Central Command Chief Avi Bluth opposes this and has appealed to the District Court along with the prosecution.

The defense establishment is demanding an annual budget of 120 billion shekels, accounting for 20% of the state budget. The Treasury demands efficiency, while the Bank of Israel warns against an "open check" policy.

Globes has learned that against the backdrop of a sharp increase in defense sales abroad and struggles over mega-tenders, Ministry of Defense Director General Amir Baram has established an ethical code for local industries. Among the requirements: avoiding defamation, maintaining intellectual property, and presenting reliable technology.

Against the backdrop of continued fighting, the government is seeking to extend 'Tzav 8' until the end of September. The defense establishment clarifies that the move is essential for IDF needs but admits: the burden on reservists and their families is heavy and prolonged.

The Ministry of Defense is requesting to extend the declaration of a special state on the home front throughout the country until August 11. Under the proposal, despite the ceasefires and agreements signed, uncertainty still prevails on the Iran and Lebanon fronts. According to the security establishment’s assessment, there is a high probability of an attack on the civilian population.