Israeli Ministry of Defense

The Ministry of Defense (Misrad HaBitahon) of the government of Israel is the governmental department responsible for defending the State of Israel from internal and external military threats. Its mission is to shape and implement national security objectives, support the IDF's force build-up and operations, and contribute to areas of society, technology, industry, and foreign defense relations. It oversees most of the Israeli security forces, including the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Israel Military Industries (IMI), and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). The Ministry also actively promotes research and development of advanced technology and encourages defense exports and local industries.