Israel has a sizable military force comprising 169,500 active military troops in the army, navy and paramilitary forces, according to the International Institute for Strategic Studies' (IISS) Military Balance 2023. (Image: NW18 Creative)
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Citizens over the age of 18 are required to serve in the military; having joined, men are expected to serve for 32 months and women for 24 months. (Image: NW18 Creative)
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According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Agency (SIPRI), a conflict and weaponry research agency, Israel spent $23.4 billion on its military in 2022. (Image: NW18 Creative)
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The Iron Dome is an Israeli mobile air defence system that uses radar technology to intercept and destroy short-range rockets. It was created in the aftermath of the 2006 battle with Hezbollah, during which thousands of rockets were launched into Israel. (Image: NW18 Creative)
Its military assets include 241 fighter jets, 48 attack helicopters and 2,200 tanks. Israel also has F35s, which have one of the best electronic warfare suits in the world. (Image: NW18 Creative)(With inputs from other agencies.)
