How Israel is preparing for potential hostilities with Hezbollah over a gas rig
Israeli forces in the north are on high alert, but a diplomatic solution could still play out.
White House pressuring Israel to cut research ties with China over dual-use concerns
A Ministry of Defense source told Breaking Defense that the Americans are especially concerned about the leakage of sensitive data about cyber capabilities, mini-satellites and electronic warfare systems.
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How defensive cyber responds to hockey-stick growth of AI-driven threats
Artificial intelligence is reshaping adversarial cyber operations at machine speed, requiring defenders to increase operational tempo while imposing pain and cost.
As Saudi Arabia goes on defense investment spree, Israeli industry in a tight spot
Israeli firm Rafael scores a win with Spyder reportedly heading to UAE, but customers in Saudi Arabia remain out of reach.
Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict could impact the Israeli-Russian relationship — especially in Syria
The current round of fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh involves clashes between Russian-made systems operated by the Armenians and Israeli-made systems operated by the Azeris.
Germany’s interest in Arrow 3 could presage European defense bonanza for Israel
Germany is in talks to purchase the IAI-built Arrow 3 ballistic missile defense system, according to a new report.
Israel finally inks contract for 4 KC-46 Pegasuses in nearly $1B deal
The Israeli air force has been eager to replace its aging fleet of 707 refueling tankers, a move delayed by political instability.
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In contested seas, autonomy must anticipate, not just navigate
As missions stretch farther and comms grow less reliable, predictive software could become the edge that keeps missions afloat.
Israel may be looking to strengthen ties to Azerbaijan as an Iran counter
From 2016–2020, Israel accounted for 69 percent of Azerbaijan’s major arms imports — a number that represents 17 percent of Israel’s arms exports for that same period.
With a new Iran deal seemingly near, Israel frets — and plans
Israeli officials are being careful with statements, but are preparing a number of military options for dealing with Iran should the JCPOA come back into fruition.
Did Israel send a message to Russia about Iranian ties with latest strike in Syria?
An Aug. 14 Israeli strike came within three kilometers of a Russian base, closer than normal strikes would come to Russian assets in Syria.
US-Israel-Palestine security role facing downgrade; can a colonel do a general’s job?
Amos Gilead, a retired general officer for the IDF, told Breaking Defense, "Especially at this time, this decision is a mistake. It is a mutual American and Israeli interest to strengthen the US influence on the relations between Israel and the Palestinian authority."
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Speed, AI, and the platform that makes it operational
These are the five root causes that account for most of the delay in cognitive operations staffing.
Israel to spend $150 million on laser defenses, after US hesitation
Sources said Israel had hoped Biden's visit would be an opportunity to convince the US to pitch in its own cash.
New Chinese aid for Syria sets off alarms in Israel
"We have indications that Chinese experts visited in recent months some Syrian military installations that were damaged heavily during the civil war,” one Israeli defense source said.
Pressure from industry caused Israel to drop armed drone censorship
After 20 years of censorship around Israel's armed drones, a gag rule on reporters was lifted July 20.
After Russia’s purported request for Iranian drones, Israel frets over Syria strikes
Moscow and Jerusalem are in delicate balance in the Middle East, but Ukraine conflict may offer Iran more leverage.