Also known as
Israel Defense Ministry, Israeli Defense Ministry, Israeli Ministry of Defense
The Israel Ministry of Defense is the government body responsible for Israel's defense procurement, military industry, and security policy. Known for overseeing major weapons development programs, arms exports, and strategic military partnerships. Recently, the ministry has advanced air defense upgrades, negotiated a new U.S. security framework, and managed arms export deals. Last updated Jul 5th, 2026
Units & sub-organizations
Moshe Yitzhak HaCohen KatzMinister / Cabinet Member
Israel's Ministry of Defense: A planned test of the Arrow Weapon System was recently conducted by the IMOD, IDF, and Israel Aerospace Industries. Further details to follow.
Israel's Defense Ministry and Rafael completed a series of trials on the Iron Dome system, conducted in light of lessons from the war against Iran.
The trials examined upgrades recently introduced to the system, aimed at countering threats...
Israel's Defense Ministry and Rafael completed a series of trials on the Iron Dome system, conducted in light of lessons from the war against Iran.
The trials examined upgrades recently introduced to the system, aimed at countering threats from rockets, cruise missiles, and UAVs, alongside technological improvements designed to handle high rates of fire.
As part of the integration process of the "Iron Beam" laser system, the trials drilled joint operation scenarios run from the Iron Dome control suite.
Wooden partitions have been erected around Israeli defense industry exhibits at the Eurosatory arms exhibition in Paris, according to Israel’s Defense Ministry.
Israel's Defense Ministry: The U.S. and Israel have begun formal talks on a new security framework to replace the current MOU expiring in 2028. The deal would shift from aid-based support to a reciprocal defense partnership with deeper joint military development.
The first of 6 new Boeing KC-46 Pegasus tankers ordered by Israel has completed its initial test flight in the U.S., the Defense Ministry says.
The aircraft will replace the IDF’s aging Boeing 707 fleet and be fitted with Israeli systems, extending range and supporting air superiority across all fronts.
The fatality in southern Lebanon after a Hezbollah drone struck his excavator was Amer Hujayrat, 44, an Israeli Defense Ministry contractor from the Arab city of Shefa-’Amr.
NEW: An employee of a Israel Defense Ministry contractor was killed Tuesday in southern Lebanon after Hezbollah launched an explosive drone at IDF engineering forces near Ayta al-Shab, about 4.5 km from the border. The drone hit a bulldozer carrying out engineering work. Another civilian worker was lightly wounded.
