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היערכות כוחות שריון לקראת תמרון בעיר עזה

Three years, $177 billion and no end to Israel’s defense buildup

07.10.26|Yuval Azulay

The military has spent more than twice as much on defense as it did in the previous four years, but officials say the current war has depleted weapons stocks and created the need for a much larger long-term investment.

מימין שיגור טיל לורה מספינה ו IWI רובי סער ערד של מפעלי נשק ישראל

Israel’s weapons makers brace for a ripple effect from European sanctions

04.10.26|Yuval Azulay

The UK and other countries are tightening restrictions, while Israeli defense officials fear foreign manufacturers could become increasingly cautious about doing business with Israeli companies.

Israel’s debt to Rafael, IAI and Elbit mushrooms to over $5 billion

22.09.26|CTech

The Finance Ministry is examining a framework to settle the record debt to Israel’s three largest defense companies, as the Defense Ministry seeks an additional $8.3 billion for 2026.

Defense Ministry demands NIS 30 million from Aerodrome for tender failure

26.08.26|Almog Azar

The Ministry of Defense sent a warning before a lawsuit - the company announced that it would refuse to pay the compensation; Aerodrome won a tender in 2024 worth NIS 73 million, but did not meet the terms of supplying the drones to which it had committed; Aerodrome's stock has jumped 337% this year amid changes in management and control of the company

Israel wants more Apaches, CH-53Ks and missiles. Its defense industry needs cash now

23.08.26|Yuval Azulay

The military is preparing a major procurement push while defense companies warn that several missile and artillery production lines could stop operating within weeks without funding for new orders.

Israel set to reopen 2026 budget as defense spending rises by tens of billions

19.08.26|Shlomo Teitelbaum

After months of fighting over defense funding, the government is preparing to increase spending this year while committing to further increases in 2027 and 2028.

מימין אושרי לוגסי ו מערכות לתכנון אופטימיזציה וניהול משימות לצבאות אונדס Ondas

Israel selects Ondas to build “Digital Bat” low-cost attack drones

12.08.26|Allon Sinai

The multi-million-dollar program will develop a new generation of tactical attack drones designed for rapid deployment and scalable production, reflecting Israel’s growing focus on affordable autonomous weapons for frontline forces.

Israel seeks a new way to expose drones using cellphone networks

12.08.26|CTech

The Defense Ministry has opened a call to technology developers for systems that can detect and locate drones operating through cellular networks, including in hostile terrain.

Israel’s defense budget has nearly tripled since the war began. Netanyahu wants more

09.08.26|Adrian Filut

Defense spending has risen from NIS 62 billion on the eve of the war to as much as NIS 183 billion this year, while the prime minister is pushing to expand a long-term package to NIS 400 billion.

“Groundbreaking” Arrow test will preserve Israel’s technological edge, says Defense Ministry chief

06.08.26|Yuval Azulay

Successful trial comes as Israel accelerates production of Arrow interceptors and develops next-generation capabilities to counter evolving ballistic missile threats from Iran and Yemen.

סוללת טילי חץ ראשונה הוצבה ב ברלין דצמבר 2025

Israel moves to accelerate defense exports as global arms competition intensifies

05.08.26|CTech

The Defense Ministry is cutting licensing barriers for weapons manufacturers after exports hit a record $19.2 billion in 2025, as Israel seeks to maintain its edge against rising competition.

The price of false alarms: How Trump's Iran threats are draining Israel's defense budget

04.08.26|Yuval Azulay

Each new alert triggered by Washington requires immediate military preparations, even when fighting never materializes, deepening the financial and manpower strain on Israel's armed forces.

Israel searches for technology that could find soldiers and pilots who cannot call for help

31.07.26|Allon Sinai

The Defense Ministry is seeking breakthrough systems capable of remotely detecting human biological signals, aiming to create a new generation of battlefield rescue capabilities beyond traditional emergency beacons.

“We need Iron Dome, Arrow 3 and everything in between”: IDF sounds alarm over weapons shortages

28.07.26|Yuval Azulay

A senior defense official says Israel’s prolonged campaign has consumed vast quantities of ammunition and warns that delays in funding threaten future readiness.

Israel's defense budget dispute reignites despite Iran threat

23.07.26|Yuval Azulay

The Defense Ministry says billions of shekels approved by the government have yet to arrive, warning procurement delays could disrupt weapons production and military readiness.

מימין עמר בר אילן גייסון מני חמוטל מרידור ו אלון דרור מייסדי קלע סטארט אפ KELA

Israeli startups Kela and eyesAtop to power IDF's autonomous attack drones

14.07.26|Sophie Shulman

The two companies will build the autonomous command-and-control platform for the military's next-generation attack drone fleet after defeating U.S.-based rival Ondas.

15 billion and a ceiling: Treasury locks horns with Defense Ministry

06.07.26|Shlomo Teitelbaum, Yuval Azulay

Israel’s budget battle escalates into a high-stakes standoff over 2026 defense funding and long-term fiscal control.

Netanyahu greenlights massive defense funding plan amid war pressures

02.07.26|Yuval Azulay

The agreement injects billions into the Defense Ministry, enables long-term weapons purchases, and postpones a decision on rehabilitation funding despite soaring casualties.

מנכ"ל משרד הביטחון אמיר ברעם בכנס הרצליה באוניברסיטת רייכמן 1.7.26

“Israel’s long-term force buildup is dangerously lagging behind”

01.07.26|Yuval Azulay, Shlomo Teitelbaum

Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram argues Israel cannot afford delays in defense investment.

Israel budget deadlock could freeze interceptor missile orders from Rafael and Israel Aerospace Industries

29.06.26|Yuval Azulay

Officials say budget impasse could halt new shell production orders for Elbit Systems and disrupt procurement of air defense interceptor missiles from Rafael and IAI.