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רקטת בר מוצר של חברת תומר תעשייה צבאית

Israel’s defense buildup faces months of paralysis amid political deadlock and budget chaos

02.11.26|Yuval Azulay
The defense establishment fears that a prolonged standoff could disrupt military procurement and operations just as Israel prepares for another possible confrontation with Iran and a transition away from U.S. military aid.
משגר רקטות PULS

Elbit signs $190 million deal to train IDF artillery crews for the next 15 years

02.11.26|CTech
The agreement with the Defense Ministry covers a new training facility for the SIGMA howitzer and PULS rocket launcher, including simulators, instruction and long-term maintenance support.
רחפן מופעל בסיב אופטי. "גם אם הפתרון שלנו יעבוד הוא צריך להיות כלכלי כדי שירכשו אותו, אבל אני חושב שבתוך שנה יהיה פתרון לבעיה הזאת"

Israel grounds civilian drones controlled by fiber-optic cables and SIM cards

27.10.26|Tomer Hadar
A six-month temporary order signed by Defense Minister Israel Katz prohibits civilians from operating drones controlled through fiber-optic cables or cellular communications. Security agencies are exempt, while most recreational drones are not affected. 
שיגור ה לוויין אופק 19

Israel’s military wants hundreds of satellites and a new generation of war robots

22.10.26|Yuval Azulay
The IDF is expanding its ambitions in space and autonomous warfare, aiming to improve intelligence coverage and reduce risks to troops. The plans could generate billions of shekels in business for defense contractors, but the funding remains uncertain as the military seeks a major budget increase.
שר הביטחון ישראל כץ והרמטכ"ל אייל זמיר

IDF establishes Space Division as Israel eyes warfare beyond Earth

20.10.26|CTech
The new unit will bring together military projects involving orbital sensors and space-warfare technologies. The move formalizes the IDF’s growing focus on space, while leaving open how quickly its longer-term ambitions for military operations beyond Earth can be realized.
מימין שר האוצר בצלאל סמוטריץ וראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו במליאת הכנסת

Israel approves $840 million in cuts for classified defense spending

18.10.26|Shlomo Teitelbaum
The government says the money is urgently needed for defense procurement, but the public cannot assess the purchases or their timing. The Finance Ministry’s legal adviser warned of the cuts’ impact and pointed to alternative sources.
Israel pavilion in Marrakech

Morocco to begin producing armored vehicle turrets in defense deal linked to Israeli technology

12.10.26|CTech
Moroccan Military Industry will start delivering turrets for locally assembled 8x8 armored vehicles in March 2027. The company is also developing an anti-drone system as Morocco seeks to build a domestic arms industry and expand exports.
נשק מתוצרת ארה"ב המשרת את צה"ל מסוק אפאצ'י

The Apache deal fell through. Two more major Israeli defense purchases are at risk

11.10.26|Yuval Azulay
Israel missed the deadline to order 12 attack helicopters worth about $1 billion after three extensions failed to resolve a budget dispute between the Ministries of Defense and Finance. Two more major procurement decisions, covering aerial refueling and transport aircraft, are approaching with their funding still in doubt. 
Israel pavilion in Marrakech

Israel puts growing defense ties with Morocco on display at Marrakech Airshow

10.10.26|CTech
The exhibition ended Saturday after Israel’s first official national pavilion in Morocco featured major defense contractors and technologies ranging from loitering munitions to autonomous systems.  
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.
סוללת כיפת ברזל רפאל תעשיה צבאית

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.
אירודרום כטב"מ

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
הקברניט שכבות הגנה יירוט חץ טילים 10

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. 
מטוסי F-35 חיל האוויר מטוס F35

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. 
הקברניט רחפן רחפנים חיזבאללה

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. 
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו

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.
ניסוי של טיל חץ

“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. 
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