Ministry Of Defense

Israel Aerospace Industries faces a six-week deadline to resolve regulatory secrecy issues ahead of its planned 100 billion shekel IPO, or risk losing its reporting status.

Israeli defense officials warn that upcoming elections in Israel and the US could trigger unprecedented restrictions on military aid and weapon supplies, threatening strategic ties.

The Shin Bet has joined a police investigation into the extortion of a prominent Israeli businessman working with the Ministry of Defense after criminals hurled a grenade and opened fire at his home.

A new external audit report reveals that the Israeli Ministry of Defense's debt to state defense companies has soared to billions of shekels, driving up massive financing costs and threatening supply chains.

Israeli defense exports hit a record $19.2 billion in 2025, with European nations purchasing 36% of systems. At the AUSA exhibition in Washington, Israeli firms unveiled advanced hypersonic interceptors, loitering munitions, and anti-drone technologies.

The Israeli Ministry of Defense and 19 defense firms are showcasing combat-proven technologies at the AUSA 2026 exhibition in Washington, following a record year of defense exports.

Israel Shipyards secured an 80 million euro contract to supply naval vessels and services to an undisclosed foreign government client via the Ministry of Defense.

Israel and Morocco are expanding security ties as eight defense companies participate for the first time in the official Marrakech Air Show, highlighting advanced military technologies.

A group of 117 IDF reservists with PTSD petitioned the Supreme Court on Thursday against an army policy freezing their military service and transferring them off active duty.

Israeli veterans and terror victims struggling with PTSD are finding a renewed sense of independence and safety through specialized service dogs, which provide crucial psychological and physical support.

IDF reservists in northern Israel expressed frustration online after base stores refused to accept their state-issued 'Fighter' benefit cards due to strict Ministry of Defense retail category regulations.

British and Canadian weapon manufacturers have begun probing Israeli suppliers over West Bank activities, mirroring broader economic sanctions and threatening the supply chain of critical defense components.

The Ministry of Defense reports that 1,318 security personnel have fallen since the start of the war, with over 7,150 family members joining the bereaved circle.

Three years after October 7, official data reveals 1,029 civilian deaths and over 87,000 victims of hostilities, with the state disbursing billions in compensation.

The Israeli government has approved extending reserve recruitment frameworks under Order 8 and the detention of unlawful combatants through November 30, reducing the reserve cap to 200,000.

The Ministry of Defense proposed updating military cemetery regulations to allow families to engrave "abducted" on the gravestones of fallen hostages.

The Knesset Finance Committee approved 15 billion shekels in 2026 budget adjustments for the Ministry of Defense and the IDF, alongside funds for tax compensation and reservists.

Karmiel-based weapons manufacturer EMTAN sued broker SYN-RG-Ai for 4.5 million NIS over an unpaid Congo arms deal. SYN-RG-Ai alleges defective goods and inflated prices.

The Israel Airports Authority has demanded the U.S. Air Force remove 19 refueling aircraft from Ben Gurion Airport by late 2026 to accommodate rising civilian traffic, issuing a similar ultimatum for Ramon Airport.

Israel's Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Defense selected Adir Capital and SLING Capital to launch state-backed venture capital funds focused on advanced defense technologies, boosting local manufacturing and technological independence.

The Appeals Committee under the Invalid Soldiers Law has overturned a Ministry of Defense decision regarding a disabled IDF veteran, citing a glaring internal contradiction in his part-time employment assessment. Judge Amir Salame ordered a full re-evaluation of the case.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.