Israel eyes potential Boeing F-47 acquisition, seeks clarity on allied access to U.S. sixth-generation fighter program, report says
Israel plans to request information from the United States about Boeing’s F-47 sixth-generation fighter and assess whether it may eventually seek the aircraft for its air force.
Israel receives second Boeing KC-46A tanker under U.S. military aid program to replace its existing KC-707 aerial refueling fleet
Israel has received its second Boeing KC-46A Giedon tanker, advancing a U.S.-funded plan to replace its KC-707 aerial refueling fleet.
IAI order backlog reaches record $35 billion as first-half profit jumps 40% and chairman says IPO is closer than ever for expansion
IAI Chairman Boaz Levy linked the performance to the company’s position in strategic markets and continued investment in technology and production capabilities.
Israel and U.S. Missile Defense Agency complete Arrow launch test to strengthen defenses against Iranian and Yemeni ballistic threats
Israel completed a planned launch test of the Arrow Weapon System from a site in central Israel.
Israel studies F-35-inspired stealth fighter and autonomous combat aircraft to reduce reliance on U.S. defense suppliers
Israel is examining a domestically developed stealth fighter inspired by the F-35, according to unofficial government sources.
Israel tests IAI APUS 25 drone and AI system to detect wildfires within minutes and pinpoint ignition sites in real time
Israel has begun flight testing a drone-based artificial intelligence system designed to detect and locate wildfires within minutes of ignition.
Israel Aerospace Industries unveils ELLYON aircraft for electronic attack, ISTAR and standoff intelligence missions
The platform is intended to give operators a single airborne system for sensing, jamming, intelligence collection and real-time mission coordination.
Germany to build additional Arrow 3 missile defence site in Bavaria as part of expanding ballistic missile shield
Germany has taken another step in building its defence system against ballistic missiles, with another Arrow 3 site confirmed for the Kaufbeuren area in Bavaria.
Israel defense chief calls for new regional security architecture as Iran threat shapes U.S. security talks
Israel Ministry of Defense Director General Maj. Gen. (res.) Amir Baram said Israel must prepare for a new regional architecture as Iran’s military buildup grows.
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Air and missile defense: Israel completes Iron Dome upgrade tests with Iron Beam laser integration [VIDEO]
Israel’s Ministry of Defense and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have completed a comprehensive test series of the Iron Dome aerial defense system.
Romania signs first contract for Rafael Spyder ground-based air defence systems
Romania’s Ministry of National Defence has signed the first contract with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems under a framework agreement for SHORAD-VSHORAD air defence systems.
Israeli defence companies attract international delegation interest at Eurosatory 2026 despite French restrictions
Israeli defence companies exhibiting at Eurosatory 2026 reported strong international interest during the exhibition.