Jan 19, 2022
IMoD successfully tests Arrow 3
Israel’s Ministry of Defense (IMoD) announced that it conducted a successful flight test of the Arrow Weapon System (AWS) and the Arrow 3 interceptor. By Erin Viner During the test,…
Jan 17, 2022
Israel, US hold “Desert Falcon” drill
The joint international exercise concluded this past week. By Erin Viner “Desert Falcon” was held at Uvda Air Force Base in cooperation with the United States Air Force Central Command…
Jan 13, 2022
2 IDF officers killed in friendly fire incident
Major Ofek Aharon and Major Itamar Elharar after they fired warning shots at a suspect in pursuit, causing a nearby soldier to believe he was under attack and open fire…
Jan 12, 2022
NAVCENT head visits Israel amid Iran tensions
US Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) Commander Vice Admiral Brad Cooper visits Israel amid mounting tensions with Iran and its regional proxies. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner During his…
Jan 11, 2022
Israel to proactively confront Iran threat
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has reiterated that Jerusalem will not be bound by a future nuclear deal with Iran and will continue to regard itself as free to act "without…
Dec 21, 2021
Iran vows ‘crushing’ response if IDF attacks
If Israel’s threats to strike Iran “become practical, the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran will immediately attack all centers, bases, routes, and spaces used to cross, as…
Dec 21, 2021
Gantz: action against Iran will come soon
The Israeli Defense Minister made the comments to the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee yesterday. By Erin Viner "Iran's domestic situation presents an opportunity for the international community. Iran…
Dec 17, 2021
IDF wraps up combat drill
The nationwide exercise was conducted simulated wartime scenarios over the past week to improve the military's readiness for the next war. - By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner The training…
Dec 14, 2021
IDF drill to simulate Iran strike
Dozens of aircraft will participate in the exercise over the Mediterranean Sea this coming spring. By Erin Viner F-15, F-35 and F-16 fighter jets, Gulfstream G550 espionage aircraft and refueling…
Nov 17, 2021
Bennett inspects multilateral defense drill
The Israeli Prime Minister visited a division-level exercise in the north conducted by the IDF 36th Division, also known as the Ga'ash Formation. By Erin Viner Approximately 3,000 IDF soldiers…