Israel Defense Forces (IDF) consists of three service branches: Israeli Ground Forces, Israeli Air Force, and Israeli Navy. IDF is headed by the Chief of the General Staff, who is subordinate to the Israeli defence minister.
The IDF is unique among the militaries of the world due to its regulated enlistment of women since its founding.
Since 1967, the IDF is believed to have maintained a functional nuclear weapons capability, possibly with up to 400 nuclear warheads.
It is widely believed that Israel's nuclear delivery system structure, which primarily consists of Jericho land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles, Popeye Turbo maritime-based submarine-launched cruise missiles, and various delivery-capable aircraft, has been successfully developed into a nuclear triad.
IDF is one of the most prominent institutions in Israeli society due to its influence on the country's economy and political scene.
The IDF and the US have a close security connection, which includes collaboration on research and development projects such as the F-15I, Tactical High-Energy Laser, and Arrow.
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