Israel’s Defense Minister threads the needle between running a war and political ambitions
Yoav Gallant has been tasked with running the war in Gaza, but his calls for long-term plans have him at political headwinds with Benjamin Netanyahu.
As Israel aims for more ‘focused’ operations in Gaza, key questions remain for endgame
“I think there is a danger this could end up being just another big round” of fighting, Chuck Freilich, a former Israeli deputy national security advisor, told Breaking Defense.
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Voyager is fortifying the U.S. Defense supply chain
Answering the Pentagon’s call to bolster defense industrial base.
For Israel and new Arab partners, $3 billion in defense business just the beginning
When US President Joe Biden visits Israel next week, he's expected to see more Israeli tech that Jerusalem hopes will be used in new regional defense partnership.
Israel announces regional air defense network with Middle East partners, US
“This program is already operative and has already enabled the successful interception of Iranian attempts to attack Israel and other countries,” Israeli defense minister Benny Gantz said.
US, Israel finalize deal for 12 heavy-lift helos, two KC-46s
The deal includes 12 King Stallions with options for an additional six in the future.
Amid Iran concerns, US won’t help Israel speed up tanker buy: Sources
"The US effort to cool off the Israeli intention to act is portrayed by small delays and longer evaluation of Israeli requests," one Israeli defense source told Breaking Defense
Satellites at the center: Inside the Pentagon’s next-gen space architecture
From emerging data networks to missile tracking and cyber resilience, Breaking Defense’s latest eBook brings together essential reporting on the evolving role of satellites in national security.
Israel, US step up direct actions against Iranian drone production
"This is not a new front, but now the actions will be more frequent and more aggressive," an Israeli defense source told Breaking Defense.
Israeli Defense Minister To Ask US For $1B For Iron Dome Missiles
TEL AVIV: Having depleted much of its stockpiles in the Gaza strikes, Israel is asking the U.S for an emergency $1 billion grant to replenish its stock of the Iron Dome rocket interceptor and some “special air launched weapon systems”, mainly JDAMS. The Israeli air force used a large number of JDAMS in the part […]
Iron Sting: Israelis Will Demo Smart Mortar For US
Elbit’s 120 mm mortar uses GPS and lasers to make the infantry’s favorite heavy weapon precision-guided – and the US is looking to upgrade its own 120s on Strykers and AMPVs.
IDEX: Defense Firms Oppose Israeli Decision To Stop UAE Flights
Israeli sources say only a "miracle" can solve the problem. They are not believers in miracles, but they say this one might come at the last minute in the shape of intervention by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israelis Confirm PM Netanyahu Visits Saudis; Denials Follow
Israel's Defense Ministry approved participation of some major Israeli defense companies in the IDEX defense exhibition planned for Feb 2021 in Abu Dhabi's National Exhibition Center.
‘Very Urgent’ Israeli Defense Minister Visit To DC; Iran & FMF $$
Gantz left Israel Wednesday night for a quick 10-hour visit to the United States after a security meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu. The chance Trump will not win the US election is driving Israel to try and settle a number of urgent matters and get action on them before the election.
Israeli Defense Minister Presses For Israeli V-22s
Earlier this year, the purchase of 12 tiltrotors was indefinitely postponed for lack of funds. Now the new defense minister – and prospective prime minister – wants to change that.