About the Israel Ministry of Defense

The Ministry provides solutions to tackle Israel's security challenges by strengthening the IDF, promoting research and development of advanced technology, encouraging defense exports, supporting local industries, and promoting social involvement.

1.     Manage government activities relevant to national security.

2.     Draft the IMOD’s policy on strategic security matters and maintain external relations with foreign defense establishments.

3.     Draft a defense budget and ensure its optimal implementation.

4.     Provide resources required by the IDF for its force build-up and operations.

5.     Maintain and nurture social processes before and post-military service.

6.     Develop technological, logistical, and industrial infrastructure to support national security operations.

7.     Research and develop security infrastructure

8.     Honor the memory of Israel's fallen soldiers, assist bereaved families, and provide.

9.     Rehabilitation services to disabled IDF veterans.

10.  Protect the employees, information, and assets of Israel's defense establishment.

The IDF is the primary beneficiary of the Ministry's services. The relationship is built on fruitful, productive cooperation at all levels. The division of labor assigns operational and technical responsibilities and budget allocation to the IDF, while procurement, commercial, policy, and industry requirements fall under the IMOD.

Collaboration between civilian and military personnel exists across various departments, including the Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), Budget Department, Defense Establishment Inspector General, Department of Engineering and Construction, and others.

The Ministry of Defense is committed to providing quality, professional, and courteous service in the areas of security, technology, society, industry, and foreign defense relations. It is also committed to continuous improvement and adaptation to the unique needs of the IDF and all service recipients.

During emergencies, the Ministry provides solutions for the unique needs of the IDF and all service recipients according to circumstances, including expediting processes, reducing response times, and allocating resources to meet needs.

The Ministry is committed to handling all inquiries according to standard response times, maintaining accessibility through updated contact information and innovative communication channels, and ensuring transparency by providing access to relevant information, regulations, and procedures. It strives to build trust through reliable information and fulfilling commitments while adapting services to the diverse needs of its various stakeholders.

The IMOD maintains a quality program aimed at continuously improving services provided by its various departments. This includes using relevant tools such as improvement teams, service metrics and time standards, customer satisfaction surveys, risk management, lessons learned, knowledge preservation, and professional advancement of employees.