Fab-Defense

Fab-Defense, also known by its alias Fab-Defense, is an arms importer headquartered in Israel. The company focuses on importing defense equipment and related materiel for both domestic and international markets. Its client base includes local buyers as well as foreign customers, some of whom are affiliated with government entities. Fab-Defense operates within the broader defense supply chain, facilitating the transfer of arms and associated technologies. The firm’s activities are situated in a sector that is subject to strict export controls and regulatory oversight. While specific figures on size or revenue are not disclosed in the available sources, its role as an importer places it among the intermediaries that connect manufacturers with end‑users.

In April 2015, Fab-Defense was the target of a hacktivist attack that breached its website and compromised extensive client data. The breach exposed login credentials, personal details such as addresses and phone numbers, and corporate information for both local and international customers. Databases containing emails with encrypted passwords were leaked and later verified as matching legitimate dealer records. The incident was part of a coordinated campaign aimed at Israeli entities, which also involved website defacement and the exposure of financial credentials. Attackers reportedly diverted funds to activist causes as part of the same operation. The 2015 breach remains a notable event in the organisation’s public record, highlighting the data‑security challenges faced by defense‑related importers.