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Visitors attend a defense industry exhibition in Tel Aviv, Israel, February 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
June 2, 2026, 12:00 pm
Israeli arms sales break record for 5th year in row, reaching $19.2 billion in 2025
Defense Ministry says European demand still high despite Gaza war sanctions, exports to Asia nearly double; officials concerned by competition, shekel’s appreciation
By Emanuel Fabian
Illustrative: An Israeli Air Force F-35I fighter jet prepares to take off for strikes in Iran, in a handout photo published on March 19, 2026. (Israel Defense Forces)
May 3, 2026, 10:51 am
Israel approves purchase of 2 more squadrons of F-35I and F-15IA fighter jets from US
Defense minister says procurement follows lessons learned from recent Iran war; shipments carrying 6,500 tons of military gear arrive in Israel
By Emanuel Fabian
The IDF’s first operational Iron Beam high-power laser air defense system, displayed during a handover ceremony at a Rafael Advanced Defense Systems facility, December 28, 2025. (Defense Minister's Office)
December 28, 2025, 6:38 pm
Defense Ministry hands IDF first combat-ready Iron Beam laser interception system
High-power aerial defense system has successfully intercepted rockets, mortars and drones in testing, is set to be absorbed by the Israeli Air Force
By Stav Levaton and Emanuel Fabian
Heven's tactical hydrogen-powered Raider drone can carry up to 23 kilograms and fly for up to 12 hours. (Courtesy)
December 16, 2025, 4:20 pm
Brought together by war, defense-tech partnerships put startups on front lines
At Tel Aviv expo, investors and foreign officials take notice as the IDF increasingly looks to cutting-edge commercial outfits for dual-use tech and battlefield solutions
By Stav Levaton
Then-British prime minister Gordon Brown delivers a speech on Afghanistan at the Royal College of Defense Studies in London, on November 6, 2009. (OLI SCARFF / POOL / AFP / File)
September 14, 2025, 7:35 pm
UK bans Israelis from enrolling in prestigious defense academy from next year
UK Defense Ministry spokesman cites Israel’s move to ‘escalate’ Gaza war as reason for ban; top Israeli defense official, who attended school, slams ‘disloyalty to an ally at war’
By Michael Horovitz
Wounded Israeli soldiers arrive at the Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem, October 7, 2023. (Noam Revkin Fenton/ Flash90)
March 25, 2025, 8:56 pm
Israel hosts first-ever International Rehabilitation Conference in wake of Oct. 7
With war casualties on the rise, foreign experts explore innovative strategies to improve recovery processes
By Stav Levaton
IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Amir Baram, August 1, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
February 19, 2025, 10:37 pm
Katz appoints outgoing IDF deputy chief as Defense Ministry’s next director-general
Maj. Gen. Amir Baram to enter civilian role in coming weeks; Tamir Yadai to replace him as deputy under incoming chief of staff Eyal Zamir
By Emanuel Fabian
Outgoing IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi (left) and incoming chief Maj. Gen. (res.) Eyal Zamir, in an undated photo. (Israel Defense Forces)
February 1, 2025, 10:23 pm
Eyal Zamir named next IDF chief, set to take over from Herzi Halevi in March
Halevi ending term early over Oct. 7 failures; former general to leave post as Defense Ministry director general to become 24th chief of staff, first from Armored Corps
By Emanuel Fabian
Official portraits of (L-R) Maj. Gen. Amir Baram, Maj. Gen. (res.) Eyal Zamir, and Maj. Gen. Tamir Yadai. (Israel Defense Forces)
January 22, 2025, 6:19 pm
After Halevi’s resignation, Katz names 3 generals as candidates for next IDF chief
Major generals Amir Baram, Eyal Zamir, Tamir Yadai to be interviewed by defense minister starting next week
By Emanuel Fabian
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi (left) meets with the chief of the Southern Command, Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman in northern Gaza, Feburary 6, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
January 21, 2025, 5:24 pm
Taking responsibility for Oct. 7 failures, IDF chief and head of Southern Command resign
Chief of staff Halevi says he’ll step down on March 6, after first stage of ceasefire with Hamas; Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman doesn’t give exact date, will stay ‘as long as needed’
By Emanuel Fabian
IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Amir Baram, January 6, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
January 10, 2025, 11:56 pm
IDF deputy chief of staff requests to step down, indicates he hopes to succeed Halevi
Maj. Gen. Amir Baram, who extended tenure amid war, appears to criticize the military head in a letter leaked to the media; move seen as opening salvo in race to be next IDF chief
By Emanuel Fabian
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant makes a statement before flying to Washington, June 23, 2024 (Defense Ministry)
June 23, 2024, 5:33 am
Heading to US, Gallant says meetings ‘critical for the future of the war’
Defense minister joined by deputy IDF chief in packed visit dealing with multiple fronts, amid spat sparked by Netanyahu’s open criticism of White House weapons holdup
By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
An undated photo of Maj. Gen. Amir Baram. (Israel Defense Forces)
October 24, 2022, 10:06 pm
Maj. Gen. Amir Baram named as deputy to new IDF chief Halevi
Former Northern Command head selected by defense minister, following recommendations by outgoing and incoming army heads
By Emanuel Fabian
An observation post allegedly manned by members of the Lebanese Hezbollah terror group, is seen near the border with Israel, as seen in images released by the military on June 8, 2022. (Israel Defense Forces)
June 25, 2022, 10:25 pm
Hezbollah said to have built 15 new observation posts, all along border with Israel
IDF tells Israeli TV the Lebanese terror group has set up lookouts on northern frontier meters from army positions, including at spot where it staged raid that sparked 2006 war
By Emanuel Fabian
Lebanese men, whom the IDF says are members of the Hezbollah terrorist group, peer into Israel from an observation post near the border, as seen in images released by the military on June 8, 2022. (Israel Defense Forces)
June 8, 2022, 9:34 pm
IDF accuses Hezbollah of gathering intelligence under guise of environmental group
Military’s Arabic-language spokesperson publishes images of ‘Green Without Borders’ post along Lebanon security fence, alleging it to be a front for the Iran-backed terror group
By Emanuel Fabian
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