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Hagel: US 'Prepared to Deal With Any Eventuality' From N. Korea

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel US announced that the US is "prepared to deal with any eventuality" from North Korea.

Hagel: US 'Prepared to Deal With Any Eventuality' From N. Korea

Photo of Dead Arab Children Wins International Press Award

A Swedish photographer won the World Press award for a photo of Arab children who were allegedly killed by Israel in defensive operation.

Photo of Dead Arab Children Wins International Press Award

Haifa: Airport Cleared for Security Reasons

Plane owners told to clear the airport for security reasons. Move may be connected to new anti-missile installation.

Haifa: Airport Cleared for Security Reasons

US Delivers Two Naval Vessels to Iraq

The United States has delivered two naval support ships to Iraq, which is seeking to boost its fledgling maritime capabilities.

US Delivers Two Naval Vessels to Iraq

US Senate Set to Consider New Round of Iran Sanctions

The Senate is set to consider a broader round of economic sanctions on Friday against Iran's energy, port, shipping and shipbuilding sectors

US Senate Set to Consider New Round of Iran Sanctions

Iran Launches Massive 'Velayat-4' Air Defense Drills

Iran launched massive air defense drills across half the country on Monday.

Iran Launches Massive 'Velayat-4' Air Defense Drills

Talks Begin for New International Weapons Conglomerate

The European Aeronautic Defense & Space Co. and BAE Systems say they are in advanced talks for a merger of the firms.

Talks Begin for New International Weapons Conglomerate

Report: US Positioning Forces in as Many as 18 Locations

The U.S. military is positioning troops in as many as 18 locations in the Middle East that the Pentagon is “paying particular attention to.”

Report: US Positioning Forces in as Many as 18 Locations

New Federal Study Claims US Vulnerable to Missile Attacks

Critical shortcomings in America’s network of early warning systems and missile interceptors could put the U.S. at risk of missile attacks.

New Federal Study Claims US Vulnerable to Missile Attacks

Netanyahu Angry over Security Leak, Cancels Meeting

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu dispersed a defense cabinet meeting Wednesday morning due to a leak to the media.

Netanyahu Angry over Security Leak, Cancels Meeting

Krauthammer: No Israel Supporters Will Vote For Obama

Krauthammer: No one who is pro-Israel will vote for Obama unless they have “been in a coma for three-and-a-half years.”

Krauthammer: No Israel Supporters Will Vote For Obama

20 Nations Boost Defense in Mideast Waterways, Says US

In a move to bolster military strength against Iran, 20 nations will stage an anti-mining exercise in Mideast waterways.

20 Nations Boost Defense in Mideast Waterways, Says US

Elbit, VSI Awarded $32M Contract with Boeing

Elbit Systems and Rockwell Collins, VSI win a new $32 million contract with Boeing to deliver helmet mounted display technology.

Elbit, VSI Awarded $32M Contract with Boeing

PM Netanyahu: We Need Taxes to Pay for Defense

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has scaled down a tax hike on gasoline, but warns the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system costs money.

PM Netanyahu: We Need Taxes to Pay for Defense

Report: No Iran Nuke This Year - But Maybe Next Year

Iran hasn't made a final decision to build a nuclear bomb this year, a new report says - but that doesn't mean it won't next year.

Report: No Iran Nuke This Year - But Maybe Next Year

Billion Dollar Weapons Sale to Asia

Israel Aerospace has won the $1.1 billion prize in competition for supplying weapons systems to an unidentified Asian country.

Billion Dollar Weapons Sale to Asia

U.S. Doubles Aid to Israel's Defense Systems

House and Senate Appropriations Committees approve $237 million in aid in 2012 to Israel's anti-missile systems.

U.S. Doubles Aid to Israel's Defense Systems

Israel Secretly Helps Unknown Country in Aerial Combat

An unidentified foreign country has awarded a large contract to Israel Aerospace Industries for an air combat training system.

Israel Secretly Helps Unknown Country in Aerial Combat

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How Hi-Tech Robots Will Prevent the Next IDF Soldier Kidnapping

A Rishon Lezion academic institution is at the cutting edge of robotics technology that will prevent future IDF soldier kidnappings.

How Hi-Tech Robots Will Prevent the Next IDF Soldier Kidnapping

Bibi Talks Tough Amid Rocket Fire

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu opened the Knesset talking tough and saying Israel's strategic posture required an offensive component.

Bibi Talks Tough Amid Rocket Fire

Barak Opposes Defense Cuts: 'We Don't Live In Switzerland'

Defense minister Ehud Barak says he opposes defense cuts despite backing social protests, considering Israel's rough neighborhood.

Barak Opposes Defense Cuts: 'We Don't Live In Switzerland'

PMW: US Funds PA, Money Goes to Terrorist Prisoner Salaries

The Palestinian Authority is bemoaning its cash-strapped state, while paying monthly salaries to convicted terrorists.

PMW: US Funds PA, Money Goes to Terrorist Prisoner Salaries

3 Rocket Attacks Awaken Southern Israelis Overnight

For the fifth time in as many days, Gaza terrorists fire rockets at southern Israeli residents. And Israel retaliates.

3 Rocket Attacks Awaken Southern Israelis Overnight

Retired CIA Man: Israel Likely to Strike Iran Soon

A former CIA operative says Israel is likely to strike Iran before the Palestinian Authority attempts to win membership at the U.N.

Retired CIA Man: Israel Likely to Strike Iran Soon

Israel Flying High at Air Show

A remote control limitary force and a C-Music pod for civilian aircraft are made-in-Israel innovations that are sweeping the Paris Air Show.

Israel Flying High at Air Show

Paris Air Show to Feature Top Israeli Technology

At next week's Paris Air Show, Israel will, once again, put on display some of the groundbreaking defensive and weapons systems developed here.

Paris Air Show to Feature Top Israeli Technology

France, Russia Ink Landmark Arms Deal

Despite Western criticism of Russian justice, and misgivings by Eastern European NATO countries, France and Russia signed on a major arms package

France, Russia Ink Landmark Arms Deal

Live: Experts Discuss Israel's Security Needs

Former UN Ambassador Dore Gold, Maj. Gen. (res) Uzi Dayan and Maj. Gen. (res) Yaakov Amidror discuss the 'core issues'.

Live: Experts Discuss Israel's Security Needs

MK Shamalov-Berkovich: Family Values Yes, 'Peace Obsession' No

Kadima MK Yulia Shamalov-Berkovich isn't a fan of “trendy” groups like the New Israel Fund, or trendy movements like feminism.

MK Shamalov-Berkovich: Family Values Yes, 'Peace Obsession' No

Syria to Get Advanced Anti-Ship Missiles from Russia

Russia plans to sell advanced anti-ship cruise missiles to Syria despite U.S., Israeli concerns. Russia: We had a contract.

Syria to Get Advanced Anti-Ship Missiles from Russia

US: Iran's Nuclear Plant 'Safe,' But Weapon Could be a Year Away

The United States sought to reassure Israel and other Middle Eastern countries, saying that it posed “no threat” to anyone's security.

US: Iran's Nuclear Plant 'Safe,' But Weapon Could be a Year Away

Israel, US to Develop 'Arrow 3' Missile Defense System

Israel and the United States have signed a deal to develop the Arrow 3 missile system, which is to intercept missiles as far away as outer space.

Israel, US to Develop 'Arrow 3' Missile Defense System

Do Hollywood's Jews Fear a Blacklist?

Why are Hollywood's Jewish stars silent on the issue of Israel's right to defend itself from terrorist convoys violating its territorial waters?

Do Hollywood's Jews Fear a Blacklist?

Defense Ministry: No Change in Status of Yovel and Haresha

Defense Minister Ehud Barak's office said Saturday night that his office's policy on the Yovel and Haresha neighborhoods has not changed.

Defense Ministry: No Change in Status of Yovel and Haresha

IDF: Hizbullah Rockets Can Strike Jerusalem

Hizbullah rockets and missiles can now reach Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, IDF says. Meanwhile, Israel's anti-missile drill closes successfully.

IDF: Hizbullah Rockets Can Strike Jerusalem

With Checkpoints Down, Weapons Flow Freely

Weapons are flowing freely into Shechem and other Palestinian Authority-controlled cities thanks to the removal of IDF checkpoints.

With Checkpoints Down, Weapons Flow Freely

Contradictory Reports on Shalit Deal

Hamas officials have made contradictory statements on progress in a deal to release kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit.

Contradictory Reports on Shalit Deal

PA Woman Convicted of Treason

A woman has for the first time been convicted of treason by a court in the Palestinian Authority. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

PA Woman Convicted of Treason

Violence Follows Ahmadinejad 'Victory' in Iran

Thousands of Iranians clashed Saturday with government forces following the announced election win of incumbent President Ahmadinejad.

Violence Follows Ahmadinejad 'Victory' in Iran