Defense

The Operations Directorate has improved plans and technologies for protecting the Israeli home front. The IDF is preparing for the possibility of a strike in Iran and is preparing scenarios for a situation where Israel will have to respond alone or in conjunction with the United States.

More than 20 security coordinators in the Golan Regional Council have sent a warning letter to the defense establishment and the IDF. They warn that the lack of basic protective equipment directly endangers the lives of residents in the northern sector, amid a perceived decline in the defense establishment's commitment to reinforcing settlement security.

Berlin is promoting a system of four types of missiles, including weapons that will reach a range of thousands of kilometers. In the plan: American cruise missiles, joint developments with the UK, and the purchase of Ukrainian missiles. The goal: to strengthen deterrence against Moscow and make the Bundeswehr the strongest army in Europe.

The IDF recently completed a series of exercises simulating a surprise attack in Judea and Samaria. Commanders practiced decision-making under conditions of uncertainty and in multi-casualty scenarios.

The October 7 massacre taught the Air Force that it was greatly mistaken — and the combat helicopter squadrons will be split, with some Apache helicopters moving from Ramon Airbase to Ramat David Airbase. Meanwhile, the purchase of new helicopters continues to be delayed.

The President of Turkey sent a direct message to Israel: Ankara seeks peace but "will not run away" from war if attacked. He also elaborated on the defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan and on Turkey's involvement in regional arenas.

The security establishment is demanding 183 billion shekels for 2026, far exceeding the original 112 billion budget. This has sparked a major conflict with the Ministry of Finance amid concerns over civilian spending.

Poland continues its arms race: 96 Apache helicopters, the largest service center of its kind in Europe, and an investment of about 10 billion dollars. Donald Tusk clarifies that the goal is to build the most modern army on the continent — without sparing any expense.

On the second day of the 'Han Kuang' exercise — a ten-day annual drill designed to test the island's ability to repel an attack — Taiwanese soldiers practiced the defense of the 'Danjiang' bridge. Troops installed barriers, deployed barbed wire, placed sandbags, and positioned trucks.

Major General (res.) Eliezer (Chiney) Marom warned of a critical shortage of interceptor missiles in both the US and Israel. He emphasized that current production capacities are insufficient to meet defense needs.

The commander of the U.S. European Command, General Alexus Grynkewich, warned the Pentagon that without an additional destroyer, he would be forced to prioritize the defense of U.S. territory over the defense of Israel. The report comes amid heavy strain on the U.S. Navy due to the war with Iran and a shortage of available vessels.