No Weights? No Problem: IDF soldiers build gym from tank scraps
Dumbbells were fashioned from 105‑mm artillery shell casings filled with concrete, each weighing between 18 and 32 kilograms, depending on the casing type and fill level.
Dumbbells were fashioned from 105‑mm artillery shell casings filled with concrete, each weighing between 18 and 32 kilograms, depending on the casing type and fill level.
Field tests conducted at the Tze’elim Training Base in February 2026 recorded an average 1.8°C reduction in soldiers’ core body temperature during prolonged exertion.
Israeli defense company Rafael unveiled Iron Wasp, a new vehicle-mounted system that launches interceptor drones to track down and destroy hostile drones before they can threaten troops on the battlefield.
Captain Tal maneuvered the 65‑ton Merkava to shield the building from incoming fire while Sergeant Mizrahi used the tank’s external communication system to direct the civilians toward a partially collapsed stairwell.
The walkie‑talkie model, believed to be a Chinese‑manufactured Baofeng UV‑5R or similar variant, is widely used by Hamas because it is inexpensive, easily smuggled and capable of operating on civilian frequencies.
Ground‑based lasers must fight through dust, humidity, turbulence, wind, and atmospheric distortion, requiring extremely high wattage to maintain beam integrity.
The IDF eliminated two Hamas terrorists in central Gaza — both of whom participated in the October 7 massacre — who were actively working to rebuild the terror organization.
Given its background, the new accelerator is expected to prioritize companies working in AI‑driven threat detection, behavioral analytics, autonomous surveillance, and secure communications, all areas where the Shin Bet has expressed strategic interest.
The sinking of the Russian cruiser Moskva in 2022 by Ukrainian R‑360 Neptune missiles highlighted the vulnerability of large warships to modern missile threats.
The financial burden of live flight hours has accelerated the shift toward synthetic environments, with an F‑35I Adir flight hour costing approximately $27,000, making large‑scale exercises prohibitively expensive.
Together they shape the depth, mobility, and survivability of Hezbollah’s military infrastructure and define the IDF’s evolving concept of a northern security zone.
The IDF struck and destroyed a Hezbollah rocket launcher in southern Lebanon shortly after several rockets were fired at Israeli forces operating in the area.
One of the most significant advancements is the 2026 upgrade of Drone Dome, developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, which now incorporates artificial‑intelligence‑based target classification, extended‑range laser interception, and faster electronic‑warfare jamming cycles.
The reliance on a small number of large satellites such as Ofeq‑16, AMOS‑17, and the EROS imaging series is no longer sustainable in an era of jamming, cyberattacks, laser dazzling, and kinetic interceptors.
The device, controlled remotely, began adjusting its flight path with precision, locking onto him as its primary target.
An elite IDF unit made up of women soldiers transforms into Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists on a simulated battlefield, exposing troops to realistic ambushes and urban warfare before they head into combat.
The information was so detailed it even included the personal routine and vehicle details of Chabad shliach Rabbi Moshe Sasonkin of Metula.
Both countries have spent more than a decade cultivating Hamas politically, financially, and ideologically, making them among the group’s most important international sponsors.
This compact kinetic interceptor boasts an exceptional combat mission success rate exceeding 60 % in real-world deployment testing.
Since October 7, the IDF has faced roughly 700% more attempted cyberattacks, yet none have successfully penetrated operational systems.
