Posts Tagged: Israel Defense
Governor of Bank of Israel Warns Defense Spending is too High
The Governor of the Bank of Israel, Stanley Fischer, has warned that if Israel continues to spend as it currently does on defense, the country...
Hagel Touts U.S.-Israel Ties
Ynet - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday expressed his appreciation of the United States' support of Israel's security and his hope that the...
Hagel Announces Massive New Arms Deal with Israel and Arab Nations
U.S. Secretary of State Chuck Hagel has announced a massive new arms deal with Israel and two Arab nations, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab...
Netanyahu: Israel Prepared to Defend Against Syrian WMDs (VIDEO)
BBC - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the BBC that Israel has a right to prevent weapons from falling into the wrong...
U.S. to Invest $400 Million More in Iron Dome
Ynet - The United States plans to finance the Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile by the amount of $220 million for the fiscal year 2014,...
Report: U.S. Aid to Israel Will Increase Despite Sequester
Despite fears that U.S. aid to Israel would be cut Israel's Channel 10 is reporting that the new U.S. budget shows an increase in aid...
Hagel to Visit Israel Later This Month
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is set to visit Israel later this month for the first time since taking office, Army Radio reported. Hagel, who was confirmed...
Barak: Israel Regional Power Despite Security Threats
Outgoing Defense Minister Ehud Barak said Monday that Israel faces great security challenges but that it is clearly the strongest power in the ...
Report: Iron Dome Battery Was Inoperable for Weeks in Northern Israel
Despite the many plaudits it has received since its successful "premier" during Israel's November conflict with Gaza terrorists, it was revealed Tuesday that the Iron...
Israel Announces “Successful Test” of Long-Range Missile Interceptor (VIDEO)
The Defense Ministry announced Monday the successful test of the Arrow 3 missile interceptor in a joint-drill with the United States. The rocket, still in...
Iron Dome Battery in Northern Israel Attacked by Arab Stone-Throwers
One of the Iron Dome batteries recently deployed in the north of Israel has become a target of local Arab youth. Police reportedly arrested a...
Former Head of Israel Military Intel: Iran Could Build Bomb in 4-6 Months
Iran could have its first atomic bomb within four to six months if the regime in Tehran took the decision to go ahead and make...
Four Women Included in New Class of Israel Air Force Graduates
The 165th class of Israel Defense Forces air force pilots graduated Thursday, and among this year's graduates are four women, three of whom will...
First Phase of New Weapons System Completed Succesfully in Israel
The first phase of the development of the David's Sling Weapon System concluded Sunday with a successful interception test. The test included for the...
