At DefenseTech 2025 in Tel Aviv, Defense Ministry’s Col. Yishai Kohn said over 100 startups have integrated their products into Israeli combat operations over the past 2 years.  Defense exports increased by 13% to $14.7 billion, of which 50% were … Continue reading →

Robel Innovation and Israel Defense unveiled the “30 Young Promising in Defense for 2025” list. Many of them played pivotal roles during the Iron Swords war, highlighting the direct impact of their innovations on Israel’s security. https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-876392

The Hungarian Academy in Jerusalem, a cultural center located next to the YMCA in Jerusalem’s Talbiyeh neighborhood, will officially open its doors early next year as a new embassy branch. The Czech Republic and Slovakia also have embassy branches in … Continue reading →

IDF Maj. Gen. (res.) Dan Tolkowsky, who just passed away at 104, served in the Israeli Air Force in the 1948-49 War of Independence and commanded the IAF from 1953 – 1958. When he left the military, he led the Defense … Continue reading →

The IDF is extending its “iPhone-only” policy to Lt Col rank and above. Apple devices are seen as less “hackable”. Android devices will be banned for all officers, except for private (non-military) use. The decision stems from lessons drawn after … Continue reading →

The Jewish Agency for Israel and the Class Action Foundation have launched a $15 million grant program to support businesses owned by the spouses of IDF reservists. One-time grants of up to 20,000 shekels plus a package of business and … Continue reading →

Former hostage Alon Ohel spent the weekend with his family at the hotel he used to work at before he was kidnapped. He returned to the Six Senses Shaharut Hotel, performed at the piano with singer Keren Peles, and took … Continue reading →