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Ran Livne appointed Director of the Israel Space Agency

Ran Livne has been appointed director of the Israel Space Agency after an announcement from Minister Gila Gamliel. Livne becomes the agency's newest director and will assume responsibility for guiding the ISA's programs and initiatives. The appointment marks a leadership change for Israel's national space efforts.

2026-03-23T01:59:57.900184-07:00

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Would‑be investor in Israel’s Arkia demands sale of airline or a financial penalty

2026-03-23T00:19:51.676144-07:00

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Owners court new bidders to buy Israel's Arkia

2026-03-18T03:38:41.196441-07:00

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Boeing wins $298M contract to supply up to 5,000 air‑launched smart bombs to Israel

2026-03-18T06:13:17.445200-07:00

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Ran Livne appointed Director of the Israel Space Agency Ran Livne has been appointed director of the Israel Space Agency after an announcement from Minister Gila Gamliel. Livne becomes the agency's newest director and will assume responsibility for guiding the ISA's programs and initiatives. The appointment marks a leadership change for Israel's national space efforts.

2026-03-23T01:59:57.900184-07:00

Ran Livne appointed Director of the Israel Space Agency

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Would‑be investor in Israel’s Arkia demands sale of airline or a financial penalty A would‑be investor in Israeli carrier Arkia has demanded the airline be sold or pay a financial penalty, sources say. The ultimatum — reported exclusively — introduces a formal claim into the ongoing ownership process and raises fresh regulatory and financial questions for the carrier.

2026-03-23T00:19:51.676144-07:00

Would‑be investor in Israel’s Arkia demands sale of airline or a financial penalty

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Arkia and El Al resume Tel Aviv–New York service Arkia Israeli Airlines restarted its Tel Aviv–New York JFK service on March 18, 2026, restoring the 3x-weekly route after a prior suspension. El Al has also resumed New York flights, marking a return of Israeli carriers to scheduled transatlantic operations.

2026-03-18T06:21:11.395049-07:00

Arkia and El Al resume Tel Aviv–New York service

Bloomberg

Boeing wins $298M contract to supply up to 5,000 air‑launched smart bombs to Israel Boeing has secured a $298 million contract to deliver as many as 5,000 air‑launched smart bombs to Israel, according to three people familiar with the transaction. The award specifies both the contract value and the potential munitions quantity in a single procurement.

2026-03-18T06:13:17.445200-07:00

Boeing wins $298M contract to supply up to 5,000 air‑launched smart bombs to Israel

DefenseNews.com

Elbit to fit high‑power directed‑energy lasers on Israeli fighter jets and helicopters Elbit Systems announced during its 2025 financial presentation it will develop and integrate high‑power directed‑energy laser weapons for the Israeli Air Force, targeting installation on fighter jets and military helicopters. The disclosure signals a new phase in Elbit's laser R&D, moving efforts toward airborne platforms.

2026-03-18T04:29:49.498482-07:00

Elbit to fit high‑power directed‑energy lasers on Israeli fighter jets and helicopters

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Owners court new bidders to buy Israel's Arkia The owners of Israeli carrier Arkia are actively courting new bidders to acquire the airline, initiating or accelerating a formal sale process. The move signals a potential change of control for the leisure-focused operator and intersects with recent financing and fleet activity in Israel's aviation market.

2026-03-18T03:38:41.196441-07:00

Owners court new bidders to buy Israel's Arkia

DefenseNews.com

Israel declares first squadron of nine F-35s operational The Israeli Air Force has declared its initial squadron of nine F-35 stealth fighters operational, less than a year after the first two jets were delivered by the U.S. Air Force. The certification establishes an in-service fifth‑generation combat capability for Israel's tactical force structure.

2026-03-16T22:40:06.486827-07:00

Israel declares first squadron of nine F-35s operational

The War Zone

Israel says it destroyed Iranian government Airbus A340 at Tehran’s Mehrabad Israel says it destroyed an Iranian government Airbus A340‑300 — a VIP transport used by the late Ayatollah — parked at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport in a strike tied to the widening conflict. Israel says the hit degrades Iran’s government airlift and coordination; independent verification is pending.

2026-03-16T09:53:58.169778-07:00

Israel says it destroyed Iranian government Airbus A340 at Tehran’s Mehrabad

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Ran Livne appointed Director of the Israel Space Agency

Would‑be investor in Israel’s Arkia demands sale of airline or a financial penalty

Owners court new bidders to buy Israel's Arkia

Boeing wins $298M contract to supply up to 5,000 air‑launched smart bombs to Israel

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