Ilhan Omar to replace co-chair of caucus on defense budget reduction The Minnesota Democrat called it shameful to spend more "on a wasteful Pentagon budget than on priorities like education, health care and housing." Jan. 9, 2025
Israel advances domestic defense manufacturing independence The need for munitions independence "is a key lesson from the war that will empower the IDF to continue operating effectively in all theaters." JNS Staff Jan. 7, 2025
House passes annual defense bill with hundreds of millions for Israel The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act includes $500 million for U.S.-Israel missile-defense cooperation, $47.5 million for cooperation on emerging technologies and $80 million for anti-tunneling initiative. Andrew Bernard Dec. 11, 2024
Israel invests $40 million in cutting-edge drone technology "These acquisitions ensure that troops can optimally execute their battlefield missions," said Brig. Gen. Yehuda Almakias. Dec. 3, 2024
Israel approves billions in military upgrades Planned acquisitions include the Israeli Navy's next-generation "Reshef" missile ships and hundreds of new Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV). Nov. 25, 2024
Rafael Defense Systems has record Q2, all-time order backlog The Magen Or laser-based air-defense system is expected to enter operational service next year. Aug. 30, 2024
US has delivered 10,000-plus tons of military equipment to Israel The armaments have arrived in 244 cargo planes and 20 ships since the start of the war. Dec. 26, 2023
Israel supplemental aid critical for long-term defense, possible second front, experts say “Israel has nowhere near the capacity they need to deal with a major war with Hezbollah,” said Brad Bowman. “We have to sound the alarm so that the people that can actually do something about it can fix it.” Andrew Bernard Dec. 15, 2023
House passes annual defense bill with key Israel provisions Under the bill, Israel will receive hundreds of millions of dollars for defense cooperation with the United States, as well as training on aerial refueling its air force. Andrew Bernard Dec. 14, 2023
