Israel Defense Forces (IDF)
Structure, branches, doctrine, and operational history.
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Israel's Defence Industry: Pillars of Innovation and Security
Israel's defence industry stands as a shining example of ingenuity born from necessity. In a region full of challenges, companies like Elbit Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have developed world-class technologies. These systems prot
The Israel Defense Forces: structure, doctrine, and history
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is Israel's military, established on 26 May 1948, two weeks after independence. It is a unified force with three branches - ground, air, and naval - under a single chief of staff. Israel maintains mandatory military service (conscription) for most Jewish and Druze citizens. The IDF is one of the most battle-experienced militaries in the world and has been involved in every major Israeli conflict since 1948.
