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The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) mission is to shape and strengthen the security and resilience of the State of Israel, build the defense establishment's force structure, and enhance the IDF's operational capacity and effectiveness. As well as to preserve Israel's Qualitative Military Edge (QME) and its scientific and technological superiority, to maintain foreign defense partnerships, streng

then the defense industry and its strategic independence, support civil-military partnerships, and serve as the national coordinating body during times of emergency and crises.

Israel Defense Prize 2026 Awarded to IDF, Mossad, ISA & Defense Industries for Groundbreaking Projects That Significantl...
11/06/2026

Israel Defense Prize 2026 Awarded to IDF, Mossad, ISA & Defense Industries for Groundbreaking Projects That Significantly Impacted Combat Operations

President of Israel Isaac Herzog, Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief of General Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, and Director General of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram presented the 2026 Israel Defense Prize today, recognizing five outstanding projects developed by the IMOD, the IDF, the Mossad, and Israeli defense industries for their significant contribution to national security and to preserving Israel's technological and operational superiority.

This year’s awards were marked by Operations Roaring Lion and Rising Lion, and honored projects including a unique weapons system that played a central role in the campaign against Iran, the Ofek satellite constellation, and electronic warfare systems that preserved IAF air superiority.

The ceremony was attended by Mossad Director Roman Gofman, ISA Director David Zini, and other senior officials.

The winning projects:
1.⁠ ⁠A unique weapons system of Israeli development and manufacture that was deployed in combat and achieved exceptional results, making a strategically significant and unique contribution to national security. The system played a central role in the campaign against Iran. The award was presented to the Israeli Air Force, the IMOD, and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.

2.⁠ ⁠A classified operational system that significantly expands the Mossad's collection and operational capabilities across a broad spectrum of missions. The project embodies extraordinary technological innovation and unprecedented operational boldness. The award was presented to the Mossad, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), and the Israeli Air Force.

3.⁠ ⁠The Ofek 13 and Ofek 19 satellite programs that enable the defense establishment to receive high-quality, reliable intelligence at any given moment. The Ofek satellites represent a breakthrough in both performance and volume and weight. The award was presented to IAI's Missile and Space Division and ELTA Systems Division, the Space Directorate, and the R&D Unit within the IMODS's Directorate of Defense Research and Development (MAFAT), and Unit 9900 of the IDF’s Intelligence Directorate.

4.⁠ ⁠A technological development by Unit 81 in the IDF’s Intelligence Directorate addressing a unique operational challenge delivers complex, innovative, and precise solutions to a focused problem that had long occupied the defense establishment. The award was presented to the C2 Systems Directorate, Unit 8200, the Research Division of the IDF’s Intelligence Directorate, and to Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).

5.⁠ ⁠Electronic warfare systems developed to preserve IAF air superiority that combine several innovative and unique technological advances, constituting a world-class breakthrough that provides Israel with superpower-level capabilities across all combat domains. The systems were proven in combat and were among the key factors in preventing the interception of manned aircraft. The award was presented to the IMOD’s DDR&D, the Mossad, the Israeli Air Force, Elbit Systems' Elisra, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, and Unit 8200 of the IDF’s Intelligence Directorate.

Amid Record-Breaking Defense Exports: Israel MOD Leads 15-Company Delegation to ILA Berlin 2026, One of the World’s Larg...
10/06/2026

Amid Record-Breaking Defense Exports: Israel MOD Leads 15-Company Delegation to ILA Berlin 2026, One of the World’s Largest and Most Prominent Aerospace and Defense Exhibitions, Attended by Hundreds of Defense Delegations from Around the Globe

The opening ceremony of the Israeli National Pavilion took place this morning (Wednesday) under the leadership of the International Defense Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT) within the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), with the heads of Israel’s defense industries in attendance.

Israel’s participation in ILA Berlin 2026 comes amid a record-breaking year for Israeli defense exports, which surpassed the $19 billion threshold in 2025, driven in part by the expansion of the Arrow 3 deal with Germany.

The exhibition serves as an important platform to advance and deepen strategic partnerships – both with Germany and with other friendly nations across Europe.

ILA Berlin, held biennially at Berlin ExpoCenter Airport, is one of the world’s largest and most important aerospace and defense exhibitions, serving as a central arena for the international aviation, space, and defense industries.

The Israeli delegation is showcasing advanced Defense-Tech capabilities across a range of operationally proven domains, including: aerospace and space systems; air defense; unmanned platforms and counter-UAS solutions; radar and electronic warfare; AI-driven command, control, and situational awareness; and advanced homeland security.

Pictured left to right: Director and General Manager of the Israeli Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) within the IMOD’s Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), Moshe Patel; Head of the Europe and North America Division at SIBAT, Merav Dar; Israel's Ambassador to Germany, Mr. Ron Prosor; and Founder and CEO of ASIO, Tomer Malchi.

U.S. and Israel Move to Redefine Their Defense Partnership, Launching Talks on a New Chapter in Defense Cooperation 🇮🇱🇺🇸...
05/06/2026

U.S. and Israel Move to Redefine Their Defense Partnership, Launching Talks on a New Chapter in Defense Cooperation 🇮🇱🇺🇸

The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) and the U.S. Administration have launched formal talks on a new security cooperation framework to replace the existing MOU, which is set to expire in 2028.

Leading the Israeli team, by decision of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, will be IMOD Director General, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram, working in close coordination with the Ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter. Counselor of the Department of State Daniel Holler and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee will lead the U.S. team.

The two sides held an inaugural formal meeting this week. Further sessions are planned in both countries in the coming weeks.

The new framework, reflecting the strategic vision of Israel’s Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, is designed to strengthen the IDF’s qualitative military edge through expanded joint investment in research, development, and co-production, deepen the U.S.-Israel partnership demonstrated during Operation Roaring Lion, and gradually transition from aid to a completely reciprocal partnership.

All-Time Defense Export Record: Israel Crosses the $19 Billion ThresholdThe Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) announces ...
02/06/2026

All-Time Defense Export Record: Israel Crosses the $19 Billion Threshold

The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) announces that Israel's all-time defense export record has been broken for the fifth consecutive year, with $19.2 billion in 2025 – a nearly 30% surge compared to the previous year, more than doubling in five years and quadrupling in a decade. As part of the Ministry’s defense export reform, 2025 also set an all-time record for government-to-government (GTG) agreements, totaling approximately $10 billion and accounting for over half of total deal volume.

IMOD Director General, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram, and the Director of the Ministry's International Defense Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT), Brig. Gen. (Res.) Yair Kulas presented Defense Minister Israel Katz with the 2025 defense exports report, revealing that defense industries signed hundreds of new contracts worldwide throughout the year, with the support and guidance of the IMOD, totaling $19.2 billion. Over half of these deals (53%) were mega-deals valued at $100 million or more each.

Missile, rocket, and air defense systems continued to lead in 2025, accounting for over a quarter (29%) of total deal volume. Another notable surge was recorded in observation and optronics systems, rising to 22% from 6% the previous year.

Since October 7th, 2023, and throughout the past year, the IMOD and Israel's defense industries have operated under wartime conditions, maintaining round-the-clock production for the IDF while simultaneously fulfilling contracts for foreign clients. The unprecedented operational achievements – including during Operation Rising Lion against Iran in June 2025 – together with the combat-proven performance of Israeli systems across all theaters of operation, generated strong international demand for Israeli defense technology. 2025 continued the upward trajectory in defense exports, crossing the $19 billion threshold for the first time.

The sharp surge in Israeli defense exports, with particular emphasis on the record GTG figures, reflects the real-world implementation of the IMOD's strategy to expand defense exports as a cornerstone of ensuring the IDF's force buildup in a challenging budgetary environment, advancing foreign policy goals, strengthening the defense industry, and generating additional budgetary resources for defense.

With this understanding, and against the backdrop of sweeping global changes and dynamic market conditions, Defense Minister Israel Katz and Director General Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram initiated a defense export reform – encompassing the opening of new markets, the expansion of strategic partnerships with a range of countries, and significant easing of export licensing policies, alongside a strengthening and focusing of oversight mechanisms to protect classified assets and defense secrets.

01/06/2026

The French government has informed the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) of its decision to bar Israel’s official participation in the EUROSATORY defense exhibition, scheduled to take place later this month in Paris. As a result, the IMOD will be unable to participate in the exhibition or establish a national pavilion.

The French decision encompasses: a ban on government representatives attending the exhibition; a ban on opening an Israeli national pavilion; and a restriction limiting Israeli defense industries to displaying air defense products only, with offensive systems explicitly excluded. This policy is applied selectively and discriminatorily relative to other participating nations - in direct violation of the established norms governing international defense exhibitions.

This is a disgraceful decision, one that reeks of political and commercial calculation, and regrettably, it comes as no surprise. It fits a deeply troubling pattern in French conduct in recent years - a pattern that has consistently placed France on the wrong side of history.

France, which prides itself on the values of liberty and democracy, is acting in direct contradiction to the principles it claims to uphold. It is hiding behind a pretense of political justification to exclude Israeli offensive defense systems from an international forum - systems that have proven far superior to their French counterparts, and that have demonstrated exceptional precision and effectiveness against terrorist organizations and regimes threatening not only Israel, but regional and global stability at large.

Tactical Robotics and Combat-Proven AI: Israel's MOD Leads Delegation of 11 Companies to SOF Week 2026 🇮🇱🇺🇸The Israel Mi...
20/05/2026

Tactical Robotics and Combat-Proven AI: Israel's MOD Leads Delegation of 11 Companies to SOF Week 2026 🇮🇱🇺🇸

The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) International Defense Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT) is leading a delegation of 11 Israeli defense companies under its national pavilion at SOF WEEK 2026, taking place this week in Tampa, Florida.

The Israeli pavilion is showcasing advanced capabilities across five key domains: UAS and drone innovation; C4ISR and situational awareness; ruggedized computing and electronic hardware; tactical medical gear and force protection; and breaching and rescue tools.

The technologies on display range from RF cyber-driven drone systems and AI-powered autonomous robotic platforms, to hybrid propulsion systems for tactical UAVs, jam-proof navigation and target acquisition solutions, multi-sensor surveillance systems, electro-hydraulic breaching equipment, and military-grade tactical medical gear - all developed and proven in operational environments.

Israel's participation in SOF WEEK 2026 is part of the Ministry's strategy to expand defense exports - strengthening bilateral partnerships, supporting Israel's defense industry, and contributing to the country's economic and military resilience.

Director of SIBAT, Brig. Gen. (Res.) Yair Kulas: ”SOF WEEK is one of the most significant platforms for special operations innovation in the world. Israel's presence at this year's exhibition reflects both the depth of our defense-tech ecosystem and the enduring partnership between Israel and the United States. Our companies bring combat-proven experience that is uniquely relevant to the challenges facing special operations forces today.”

Participating Companies: ASIO Technologies, BeeSense Sensors Systems, CTI Intl. Solutions, D-Fend Solutions, Lowental Hybrid, Macushla, MediTactic, ParaZero Technologies, SAN HiTech, Sentrycs, SOL Security Labs.

Israel MOD’s Defense Industry Delegation Gathers in Helsinki, Featuring Combat-Proven Technologies and Defense Startups ...
14/05/2026

Israel MOD’s Defense Industry Delegation Gathers in Helsinki, Featuring Combat-Proven Technologies and Defense Startups 🇮🇱🇫🇮

The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) International Defense Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT) led a delegation of 32 Israeli defense companies to the second Finnish-Israeli Defense Industry Seminar, held this week in Helsinki, Finland. For the first time, the delegation included seven defense tech startups under the Ministry’s Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D)’s Mafat for Startups (MFS) program.

The seminar, co-organized with the Finnish Ministry of Defense and the Finnish Defense and Aerospace Industries Association (PIA), brought together the Israeli delegation, led by SIBAT Director, Brig. Gen. (Res.) Yair Kulas, with approximately 30 Finnish defense companies for two days of structured B2B matchmaking sessions, professional briefings, regional security updates, and innovation showcases.

The Israeli delegation spanned the full spectrum of Israel's defense industry, specialized across a wide range of domains, with particular focus on air defense, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter-UAS technologies, and border protection, alongside autonomous systems, advanced munitions, C2 and communications, electro-optical solutions, HLS, and cyber intelligence.

The seminar reflects the IMOD's continued efforts to expand Israel's defense exports and strengthen industrial partnerships with trusted partner nations. Finland has distinguished itself as a steadfast and reliable partner, with its defense industry offering both world-class technological capability and an unwavering commitment to this relationship.

Israel MOD Signs Contract with Elbit Systems for Extended Range Capability for the F-35 "Adir" Fighter JetThe Defense Pr...
14/05/2026

Israel MOD Signs Contract with Elbit Systems for Extended Range Capability for the F-35 "Adir" Fighter Jet

The Defense Procurement Directorate (DPD) of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) has signed a contract with Cyclone, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems, for the development of an extended-range capability for the F-35 "Adir" fighter jet, manufactured by Lockheed Martin.

The deal, valued at over $34 million (over NIS 100 million), covers the development and integration of external fuel tanks based on an existing Cyclone design originally developed for the F-16.

The new capability is expected to extend the aircraft's operational range, reduce reliance on aerial refueling, and enhance operational flexibility across long-range missions.

This contract is part of the IMOD’s broader force buildup strategy, led by Defense Minister Israel Katz and Director General Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram, to strengthen Israel's readiness for an intense security decade ahead and maintain the country's aerial and strategic superiority in the region.

Israel MOD Announces: “Gideon” Tanker Aircraft Completes Its Maiden Flight in U.S. SkiesAhead of its delivery to the Isr...
04/05/2026

Israel MOD Announces: “Gideon” Tanker Aircraft Completes Its Maiden Flight in U.S. Skies

Ahead of its delivery to the Israeli Air Force in approximately one month, the Boeing KC-46 tanker aircraft has successfully completed its maiden flight in the United States.

This aircraft is the first of six tanker aircraft procured by the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Mission to the U.S., and joins a wide-scale force buildup program managed by the IMOD on behalf of the IDF.

The tanker aircraft – designated “Gideon” in Hebrew – will be equipped with Israeli systems and adapted to the operational requirements of the Israeli Air Force, enabling it to extend operational range and maintain air superiority across all theaters.

IDF to Receive Two New Fighter Squadrons: Ministerial Procurement Committee Approves Acquisition of F-35 and F-15IA Squa...
03/05/2026

IDF to Receive Two New Fighter Squadrons: Ministerial Procurement Committee Approves Acquisition of F-35 and F-15IA Squadrons

The Ministerial Committee on Procurement has approved the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD)’s plan to simultaneously acquire two new fighter squadrons: a fourth F-35 squadron from Lockheed Martin, and a second F-15IA squadron from Boeing. The deals, valued at tens of billions of NIS, include full fleet integration into the Israeli Air Force, comprehensive sustainment, spare parts, and logistics support.

This is the first step in executing the IDF’s decade-long force buildup plan, approved by the Prime Minister and Defense Minister under a dedicated 350-billion-NIS budget.

Defense Minister Israel Katz and IMOD Director General Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram brought the procurement before the Committee as part of the Ministry’s broader strategy to strengthen readiness ahead of a demanding decade for Israeli security. The new squadrons will serve as a cornerstone of the IDF’s long-term force development, addressing evolving regional threats and preserving Israel’s strategic air superiority.

Following the Committee’s approval, the Director General directed the IMOD Mission to the U.S. to move forward with finalizing the agreements with American government and military counterparts in the coming period.

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