Tag: defense

A rush to conclude an MOU before the next president takes office would sacrifice long-term strategic interests on the altar of short-term strategic convenience.

It's not clear what caused an explosion at an arms plant 60 miles southwest of Baku, Azerbaijan.

Ah, police harassment, that unique combination of abuse of power and contempt for civilians.

Israel's acting head of national security heads to Washington hoping to sign the defense MOU before American presidential elections.

Liberman recommended that soldiers who are not sure about the rules of engagement ask their superiors.

Minister of Defense Avigdor Liberman: “Jewish philanthropists around the world should not donate to anti-Zionist causes”

The leftover money will go to a fund for future cases in which IDF soldiers are taken to court by their own army.

The US State Dept. approves a sale to Israel involving $300 million in Sea Hawk helicopters, parts and tech support.

A short while ago, Qatar agreed to a $5.1 billion purchase of seven naval vessels from Italy’s Fincantieri shipyard.

Elbit successfully tested its 'Seagull' USV, launching a torpedo from the water-borne drone.

The IDF has acquired a new long-range rocket produced by the Israeli IMI defense firm in Givon.

Israeli and US officials cheered the rollout of the Jewish State's first F-35 'Adir' Lightning-II Stealth fighter jet.

There is a dispute between the professional echelon in the defense ministry and Prime Minister Netanyahu over the American proposal.

"Not only will security assistance for missile defense not be cut, it will be increased."

The White House used the same tactic against the House version of the National Defense Authorization Act, which the president also threatened to veto.

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman has named Sharon Shalom has his new chief of staff for the Defense Ministry

Defense Minister Liberman tells IDF generals, "matters of war and peace must express the will and enjoy the support of the majority of the people."

Every building project in Judea & Samaria, every road, house, Yeshiva, factory and mikva can only be built with… the signature of the Defense Minister! Well, Defense Minister Lieberman, will you sign?

Another coalition crisis is over in an 11th hour save, this time with UTJ minister Ya'akov Litzman stepping in with a temporary solution to soothe frazzled nerves.

On Friday morning, a Kulanu politician, Environment Minister Avi Gabbay, announced his resignation on account of the Lieberman appointment.

We at the Jewish Press online came up with a list of issues we will be following up during the Lieberman administration at the Defense Ministry, and the reader is invited to add more items.

Netanyahu may have been clever or lucky, but Lieberman was, without a doubt, brilliant.

Rather than risk the "peace" with our "peace partners," Mofaz, then chief of staff, observed as the soldier bled to death-and did nothing!

The parole conditions which require him to wear a GPS device that violates Shabbat and holidays.

The IDF spokesperson says the terrorist's body was returned through a "misunderstanding."

BGU has been instrumental in developing cyber security programs in southern Israel.

Elbit Systems Ltd. has announced the firm has won two lucrative contracts, one in Israel and one in Asia.

The final element in Israel's multi-layer air defense system has passed it last test and is ready for deployment.

No Internet, no F-35? Oy!

America's defense secretary says Israel's security is a "top priority" for him.