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Europa, an icy moon of Jupiter, whose subsurface ocean may harbor alien life. (Courtesy/NASA/JPL-Caltech/SETI Institute)
June 14, 2026, 4:56 pm
Contact? Groundbreaking Israeli method may soon detect life in outer space
Weizmann Institute of Science researchers say their statistical toolbox will be used aboard planned Israeli Aerospace Industries spacecraft, Eureka, set to reach Jupiter’s smallest moon in the 2030s
By Diana Bletter
Workers operate a 3D printer that makes drone parts at the headquarters of Masssivit in Lod, on March 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
May 21, 2026, 3:03 pm
Demand soars for Israel’s weapons tech, even among countries claiming to boycott Jewish state
Sales of battle-tested Israeli arms more than doubled over past 5 years, hitting record of nearly $15 billion in 2024, including to states that publicly avoid deals with Jerusalem
By AP and ToI Staff
This image released by the Defense Ministry on July 17, 2025, shows an Arrow air defense system launching a missile during the Israel-Iran war in June. (Defense Ministry)
April 6, 2026, 3:25 pm
Israel ramps up Arrow interceptor production amid reports of depleted stockpile
Defense Ministry deal with Israel Aerospace Industries will allow ‘substantial increase’ in production; Katz denies country running low on interceptors in war with Iran
By Lazar Berman and Agencies
An undated handout photo of an autonomous unmanned BlueWhale submarine. (Israel Aerospace Industries)
February 26, 2026, 2:49 am
Israel delivers unmanned spy submarine to German military
Dubbed BlueWhale, the Israeli-made underwater drone has been made specifically for Germany and tested in the Baltic Sea, which has been a flashpoint for NATO-Russia tensions
By Emanuel Fabian and AFP
Knesset Chair of the Committee for the Status of Women and Gender Equality Meirav Cohen leading a committee session, December 10, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 18, 2026, 8:13 pm
MK vows to stop ex-minister accused of sexual assault from heading aerospace firm
During Knesset hearing, alleged victims warn against Silvan Shalom leading state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries: ‘You are placing Israel’s security in the hands of a rapist’
By Ariela Karmel
An Arrow anti-missile system fires an interceptor missile during Israel's 12-day conflict with Iran, in am image cleared for publication on July 1, 2025. (Defense Ministry)
January 13, 2026, 7:44 pm
Israel eyes privatization of defense giants IAI and Rafael via public share sale
Government working on a plan to float 25-30% of arms manufacturers on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange later this year, as demand for battle-tested systems skyrockets
By Sharon Wrobel
This image from 2021 shows a Sky Warden aircraft, which is based on the Air Tractor AT-802. (L3Harris)
October 21, 2025, 5:00 pm
IAI teams up with US contractor for new light aircraft for Israel’s border defense
Memorandum of understanding signed with L3Harris for development of Israeli variant of Sky Warden, originally an agricultural and firefighting plane
By Emanuel Fabian
Police stand on duty as demonstrators protest outside the entrance to the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) fair at the ExCeL center, in east London, on September 9, 2025. (Toby Shepheard/AFP)
September 9, 2025, 4:35 pm
Hundreds of anti-Israel demonstrators rally outside London arms show
Israel officials barred from participating in four-day event, but 51 Israeli defense companies will attend, including government-owned Rafael and Israel Aerospace Industries
By AFP and ToI Staff
The launch of the Ofek 19 spy satellite from Palmachim air base, September 2, 2025. (Defense Ministry)
September 3, 2025, 9:30 am
Israel successfully launches Ofek 19 spy satellite, an ‘eye on our enemies’
Rocket streaking skyward causes worry in central areas, as some mistake it for a missile interceptor; initial assessment shows satellite performing as planned
By Stav Levaton
Israeli defense technology company Elbit Systems' booth at the Eurosatory trade fair, in Villepinte, a northern suburb of Paris, June 13, 2022. (Emmanuel Dunand/AFP)
August 20, 2025, 9:21 pm
Israeli defense firms barred from major Dutch arms fair amid Gaza war — report
Organizers of exhibition cite ‘security and organizational’ reasons for ban, though decision said linked to policy shift on Israel
By Nava Freiberg
Israeli air defense systems fire to intercept missiles during an Iranian attack over Tel Aviv, Israel, June 18, 2025. (AP/Leo Correa)
July 17, 2025, 5:51 pm
Israel adds billions to defense spending amid ongoing wars, growing challenges
Finance minister says $12.5 billion supplement to 2025-2026 budget ‘fully covers’ Gaza fighting, plans for other fronts; Katz: Israel must have ‘complete superiority’ over enemies
By Reuters
A former Syrian regime military site found by IDF troops in southern Syria, in an IDF handout photo released on July 13, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
July 14, 2025, 1:50 pm
Daily Briefing July 14: Day 647 – IDF seizes astronomical cache of Assad-regime weapons
Military reporter Emanuel Fabian weighs in on deadly, accidental airstrike on Gaza water hub, IDF backlash to ‘humanitarian city’ plan, and Israel’s newly launched Dror-1 satellite
By Amanda Borschel-Dan and Emanuel Fabian
Dror-1 communications satellite ahead of launch by SpaceX on July 13, 2025 (Screen grab/SpaceX)
July 13, 2025, 12:02 pm
Israel’s most advanced communications satellite successfully launched by SpaceX
4.5-ton Dror-1, developed by IAI to serve Israel’s communication needs for next 15 years, will reach fixed point over Earth within 2 weeks
By Emanuel Fabian
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) speaks during a ceremony at the eve of Memorial Day at the Yad LaBanim Memorial in Jerusalem, on April 29, 2025. Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari speaks on a panel at the Doha Forum in the Doha Sheraton Hotel in Doha, Qatar, on December 11, 2023. (Abir SULTAN / POOL / AFP; Noushad Thekkayil/Nur Photo via Reuters)
June 10, 2025, 3:11 pm
Report: Netanyahu approved major deals between top Israeli defense companies and Qatar
Elbit, Rafael, Israel Aerospace Industries all said to have received authorization from Defense Ministry and IDF before October 7 to sell weapons and cybertechnology to Hamas-backing Gulf state
By Lazar Berman and ToI Staff
Residents gather as police personnel inspect the site where an alleged drone was shot down in Karachi on May 8, 2025. Pakistan's army said it shot down 25 Israeli-made Indian drones (Photo by Rizwan TABASSUM / AFP)
May 8, 2025, 1:02 pm
Pakistan military says it shot down 25 Israeli-made drones launched by India
One drone hits military target near the eastern city of Lahore, causing damage and wounding soldiers; debris from others said being recovered
By Agencies and ToI Staff
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