Israel’s Elbit reveals military contract to put high-powered laser weapon on aircraft
CEO Bezhalel Machlis revealed the 2025 contract during an investor meeting, while acknowledging the challenges of putting such precise tech in the sky.
Israel’s defense industry accelerates production amid multi-front war
"The decisions we made to expand and accelerate production lines in Israel before the operation will now allow us to take production rates to the next level," said Israeli MoD Director General Amir Baram.
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Interoperability becomes the price of entry for next-gen warfighting tech
AI, autonomous systems, cyber, and EW converge as industry targets faster battlefield effects.
Inside the IDF’s newest military division securing the Jordan Valley
Breaking Defense visited the 96th Division, which was created in June 2025 and brings a new command structure to the border between Israel and Jordan.
A two-front war should be no problem for Israel, analysts say
“The understanding in the IDF always was that in a war with Iran, Hezbollah would be involved," says Yaakov Katz, fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute.
Israel says it struck more than 500 targets in Iran with 200 warplanes
The US and Israel together launched a surprise, "massive" attack on sites throughout Iran beginning early Saturday.
CEO of Israeli firm ASIO talks tactical tech after Gaza conflict
"The gaps in maneuvering forces and equipment are huge compared to the expensive platforms," Tomer Malchi told Breaking Defense during a recent visit to ASIO offices.
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Israel’s new Apache buy a result of lessons learned since Oct. 7: Analysts
Israel's expansion of their Apache helicopter cache is a reflection of two years of constant wars.
Lowental Hybrid to provide Israel’s Elbit with propulsion systems for tactical UAVs
“This achievement reflects how close cooperation between innovative startups and established defense leaders can accelerate meaningful progress in the UAV domain,” CEO of Lowental Hybrid Doron Fridman told Breaking Defense.
Israel’s Search and Rescue Brigade prepares for potential new war, natural disaster
A recent exercise, observed by Breaking Defense, used high-tech dummies to simulate survivors in the rubble.
Four NATO nations select Rafael’s Trophy Active Protection System
The deal, the latest push by the Israeli firm into the European market, is valued at approximately $390 million.
Modernizing defense enterprise IT without disrupting the mission
Government can’t stop to update systems, so modernization has to happen without interruptions.
Israeli defense industry looks to capitalize on hard-won combat lessons: 2026 preview
Officials in European capitals have said they need to procure systems quickly that have relevance on the modern battlefield, and Israel is well-placed to provide solutions that are often proven because Israel has used them in its multi-front wars.
Israel’s new laser system goes active
The Israeli Ministry of Defense and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems delivered the first Iron Beam system to the Israeli Air Force on Dec. 29.
Israel’s multi-front war, lasers and unmanned systems: 2025 review
Amid controversial conflicts, Israel's defense industry powered through 2025, expanding its international customer base.
Expanded $6.5B Arrow agreement with Germany now largest Israeli defense export deal
“IAI’s pivotal role in Germany’s air defense array and the trust established with the German government were recently demonstrated during the delivery of the Arrow 3 system, just two years from contract signing,” CEO of IAI Boaz Levy said.