Training without Treads: Inside IDF’s $100M tank simulation centers
A significant departure from traditional training methods, which relied heavily on live-fire drills and classroom instruction.
A significant departure from traditional training methods, which relied heavily on live-fire drills and classroom instruction.
Its textured, non-reflective surface scatters light to reduce visibility under various weather conditions.
‘Next month, God willing, I will return to Israel. I will once again put on the IDF uniform, and I will proudly serve alongside my brothers.’
‘Those who attack our soldiers or violate agreements will pay the full price.’
‘Efi fought on the front lines and continued even after the ceasefire that Hamas violated again and again. Thanks to his bravery and sacrifice, the people of Israel will prevail.’
The unit’s success has drawn international attention with delegations from the UK’s SAS and Germany’s GSG 9 observing training exercises
The system is capable of intercepting rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) mid-flight.
Analysts suggest it may take Iran over a decade to rebuild its compromised infrastructure.
Hamas terrorists were exposed staging a fake recovery operation—digging up a hostage’s body they had buried earlier, then summoning the Red Cross to falsely claim it had just been found.
The move mirrors Iran’s strategy in Yemen, where it backs the Houthi rebels with weapons and training.
By Hezy Laing An IDF base has partnered with the renewable energy company HomeBiogas to transform organic refuse into usable energy. At the Glilot base
The IDF employs a multi-layered detection strategy that integrates various technologies to detect Hamas tunnels.
‘We must now strengthen the foundations and routines, care for our people and their families, and prepare for the upcoming challenges that exist across all fronts.’
In 752 days of relentless war, Israel fought across seven fronts—from Gaza and Lebanon to Iran and Yemen—eliminating top terror leaders, rescuing hostages, and crushing Hamas and Hezbollah networks.
‘The activities of these terrorists posed a direct and serious threat to Israel and its citizens.’
During his graduation, an IDF soldier made a memorable gesture by proposing to his girlfriend, prompting his comrades to break into joyous dancing and applause in celebration of the couple’s engagement.
The Taurus system allows IDF field soldiers to launch their own drones and generate real-time terrain maps.
Israel and Turkey both possess formidable military forces, but they differ significantly in size, structure, and strategic orientation.
Defense officials have confirmed that it will be mounted on aircraft to intercept drones, missiles, and potentially jet fighters.
According to initial reports, the accident involved a collision between three Hummer jeeps.
