Israel Defense Forces

Israel Fields ‘World’s First Fully Automatic’ 155mm Howitzer

The Israel Defense Forces has fielded the Roem/Sigma self-propelled howitzer following a series of tests.

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Israel Says Signs $3B Deal With US for 25 F-35 Fighter Jets

Israel said it signed a $3-billion deal to buy a third squadron of 25 advanced F-35 stealth fighter jets manufactured by Lockheed Martin, with the delivery to commence in 2028.

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Israel Says Army Has ‘Operational Control’ of Key Egypt-Gaza Corridor

The Israeli army said it had gained "operational control" over a strategic corridor along the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt.

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11 Palestinians Killed in Two-Day Israeli Raid on West Bank

Israeli forces carried out raids in the West Bank city of Jenin for a second day, with at least 11 Palestinians killed in the fighting.

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More Than 1,000 Hamas Members Hospitalized in Turkey: Erdogan

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said "more than 1,000 members" of the Palestinian militant group Hamas were being treated in Turkish hospitals amid the ongoing war in Gaza.

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Israel Says Hamas Naval Commander Killed in Gaza Strike

The Israeli military said a recent air strike had killed the commander of Hamas's naval unit in Gaza City, accusing of "attacks" against troops during the seven-month war.

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Israeli Armored Vehicles to Receive New Electrical Systems

The Israeli Ministry of Defense has signed a multi-year framework agreement with IMCO Group to supply electrical systems for its armored fighting vehicles.

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Israel Decommissions US-Made Patriot Air Defense System

The Israel Defense Forces is decommissioning its US-supplied Patriot air defense system after more than 30 years of protecting the nation.

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Gaza Aid Pier Ready in Two to Three Weeks, US Says

The White House said a US-made pier meant to boost aid to Gaza will become operational in a few weeks but cannot replace land routes with trucks as the best way to feed people in the territory.

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Israel Says Forces Carrying out ‘Offensive Action’ in South Lebanon

Israel is carrying out "offensive action" in southern Lebanon, Defense Minister Gallant said without specifying if ground troops had crossed the border.

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