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Increases to defense budget to cost Israeli households thousands

Average annual cost per household due to a 10 billion shekel increase is estimated at around 4,000 shekels ($1,000) per year, bringing higher taxes, reduced public services, finance ministry says

Gad Lior | 11.11.24

העסקה נחתמה: משרד הביטחון רוכש טייסת של 25 מטוסי F-15 מתקדמים עבור חיל האוויר בשווי של 5.2 מיליארד דולר

Israel signs $5.2 billion deal for next-generation F-15 fighter jets

Defense Ministry says jet deliveries will begin in 2031, with 4–6 planes arriving annually; agreement includes option for 25 additional jets; 'Deal marks major milestone in deepening US-Israel defense cooperation,' ministry says

Yoav Zitun | 11.07.24

ניסוי צה"ל של יירוט בלייזר רקטות מל"טים וטילי נ"ט

Israel inks $500 million defense deal for expanded laser interception systems

'This deal heralds a new era—the era of laser defense,' Defense Ministry says after signing massive deal; first operational deployment of ground-based laser system expected next year

Yoav Zitun | 10.28.24

IDF veteran suffers PTSD during reserves and struggles to receive treatment

Reservist drafted on October 7 to identify massacre victims and now experiences post-traumatic stress disorder; Defense Ministry recognizes his condition, but not his disability

Korin Elbaz-Alush | 09.17.24

Ashkelon company to supply tank and APC components to IDF in $23 million order

Defense Ministry signs acquisition deal with Ashot Ashkelon to supply the IDF with tank and APC components for NIS 86 million; Amid the Gaza war, the company has pending orders amounting to $429.4 million

Navit Zomer | 08.22.24

משרד הביטחון: ביצענו שיגור של מערכת הנעה רקטית מבסיס במרכז

During wartime, Israel tests new missile propulsion system

Watch the test launch: It was scheduled well in advance and was conducted in accordance with procedure, according to the Defense Ministry; Launch left a trail clearly visible from the ground

Yoav Zitun | 06.24.24

Netanyahu onboard with de facto annexation, far right minister says

Smotrich heard on tape outlining his plans to remove authority from the Defense Ministry and give it to settlers to expand Israel's control over the West Bank

Ynet | 06.21.24

Elbit and Defense Ministry ink multi-billion ammunition deal for IDF

Amid rising demand for ammunition due to ongoing Gaza war and hostilities on northern front, ministry procures $756 million-worth of ammunition from defense contractor as IDF pivots to domestic production

Navit Zomer | 05.22.24

Civilian contractor wounded in Gaza, dies

Liron Yitzhak set to marry his fiancée Almog in two weeks, was stationed in southern Gaza on behalf of the Defense Ministry when a mortar shell hit him

Raanan Ben Tzur | 05.16.24

The staggering cost of Israel's defense against Iran's missile attack: '4-5 billion shekels per night'

Brig. Gen. Reem Aminoach, economic advisor to former IDF chief of staff, tells the Ynet studio about the high cost of activating the defense systems in Israel overnight, and the relatively low price paid by Iran

Alexandra Lukash | 04.14.24

Defense Ministry braces for 20,000 injured by end of year

Rehabilitation department aims to provide each member of the IDF or security forces wounded since the start of the war, with practical, financial and emotional support and to extend it to families as well; opens hotline for PTSD sufferers

Nir (Shoko) Cohen | 04.08.24

שר האוצר בצאלאל סמוטריץ' בישיבת סיעה של הציונות הדתית

US warns Smotrich that delay in purchase of combat aircraft will delay their delivery

Ynet first reported that Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is imposing a veto on convening the Ministerial Committee to approve the purchase of F-35 and F-15 aircraft, prompting American officials to raise tough questions; The issue also will be brought to the attention of the prime minister

Yossi Yehoshua | 04.04.24

1 in 5 wounded soldiers suffers from psychological injury

Defense and Health ministries announce new joint committee to improve connectivity between the wounded and mental health officials to facilitate access to care; More than 6,400 wounded personnel have been treated by the rehabilitation division since October 7

Adir Yanko | 04.02.24

גבריאל בוריץ' ה נשיא החדש של צ'ילה נאום הניצחון ב סנטיאגו

Chile excludes Israel from international aerospace fair

Chilean President Gabriel Boric's administration cancels Israel's invitation to the fair without explanation; this follows Chile's decision to recall its ambassador from Israel in November 2023 which has not returned since

Itamar Eichner | 03.06.24

Defense Ministry to purchase tens of thousands of Israeli-made rifles to overcome arms shortage

Defense Ministry will soon publish a multi-million shekel tender to purchase tens of thousands of locally produced assault rifles to be used by infantry brigades and first response units; It will lessen dependence on arms imports

Yuval Sade/ Calcalist | 02.20.24