Military says top smuggler previously jailed in Israel was arrested as he and two others made their way toward Egypt's Sinai

Military says largest joint naval exercise in recent years increases navy's operational range and abilities; combat at sea, vessel protection, disarming mines also practiced

'Noble Dina' exercise simulates naval and aerial cooperation against submarines; military says it is 'another significant pillar' of regional cooperation

Defense minister vows Israel to continue to act 'whether [an agreement] happens or not'; on Ukraine, he says Jewish state a partner to international effort to restore order

5th fleet commander says Israel likely to join unmanned naval surveillance detail, which is set to launch in 2023; calls Iran 'the primary regional threat'

Defense Ministry says interceptor system able to down drones, rockets and cruise missiles from aboard Sa’ar-6 corvette

Israeli, US officers hail growing cooperation between IDF and 5th Fleet; dozens of countries join IMX drill, focused on undersea warfare, including some Israel has no ties with

Report says further Israeli involvement in Gulf could anger Tehran; US official says Israel sending military attaché to 5th fleet to 'keep lines of communication open'

During visit to navy bases, Bennett says Israel working with US, regional allies to secure shipping routes around Middle East

Participants in 5th Fleet drill include countries that Israel has no formal ties with, like Saudi Arabia, Oman; IDF says drill will 'advance our regional cooperation'