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.
10 Breaking Defense op-eds that defined 2025
It's been a whirlwind of a year — and the defense establishment has plenty of thoughts on how it's unfolded and what might come next.
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.
Israel’s Elbit expects Greek PULS artillery deal
The move comes amid a wider Greek defense buildup, including discussions of an "Achilles' Shield" air defense system, that could reportedly include other Israeli platforms.
Despite Pope visit and new talks, analysts predict Israeli escalation coming in Lebanon
"The bigger picture is that Lebanon is [disarming Hezbollah] in a phased approach, which might take two years or three years, and Israel, possibly backed by the US, wants it done much quicker, right away," one analyst told Breaking Defense.
Israeli official says Gaza conflict was ‘first robotics war’
The Israeli Defense Forces deployed thousands of unmanned systems, in what senior officials said was an illustration of the future of combat.
Air Force cyber resilience in focus
Cyber resilience has become a frontline mission for the US military. Breaking Defense’s new eBook rounds up key reporting from the 2025 Alamo ACE conference with the latest developments in cyber offense and defense.
Thailand to acquire Israel’s IAI Barak MX Air Defense System
IAI President and CEO Boaz Levy called the deal a "significant milestone for IAI in East Asia, with Thailand being a key and influential country in the region."
Germany receives first Arrow 3 air defense system from Israel
The $4 billion deal to deliver Arrow 3 to Germany was finalized in late 2023.
Middle East defense industry flexes its muscles with nine firms in SIPRI’s Top 100
Companies from Israel, the UAE and Turkey made an estimated $31 billion in arms revenue in 2024, according to a new report.
US Iron Dome interceptor production site opens as Israel places major new order
The Iron Dome money comes as a result of a $8.7 billion aid package passed by the US Congress in April 2024, which included $5.2 billion for air defense assets.
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Data overload threatens decisionmakers as autonomy expands
Reducing cognitive overload on warfighters while improving “time to trust” for autonomous systems is a matter of design.
Is Israel’s F-35 Qualitative Military Edge DOA after Saudi announcement?
Israel was an early acquirer of the advanced plane, signing a deal in 2010 and receiving its first two aircraft in 2016; it is believed to have been the first country to use the plane in combat in 2018.
Amid talk of 20-year aid deal, experts say Israel should recalibrate its US relationship
A former senior Israeli official told Breaking Defense Jerusalem should "build a trajectory that leads from the current model of the aid package to partnership."
India, Israel sign new MOU on defense tech
"We view India as a first-rate strategic partner and are determined to continue deepening cooperation in the fields of defense, technology, and industry," an Israeli statement reads.
Denmark decides against Israeli Barak air defense order
The Defense Command specifically recommended that “resources for the possible implementation of Barak MX should be used on other initiatives with greater immediate combat power."