Israeli defense tech M&A surges to $3.26 billion in first half of 2026
Israeli technology has proven its effectiveness and ability to adapt on the battlefield and have attracted increased interest from international buyers
Defense & Tech
Israel to supply Cyprus with new offshore patrol vessel equipped with Rafael systems
As drone threat grows, Magos expands commercial security capabilities
Thailand receives IWI's ARBEL anti-drone solution
The fastest arms race is happening in the electromagnetic spectrum
Modern drones, precision weapons, and networked AI increasingly depend on the spectrum. AI is turning the ability to adapt there into a combat capability of its own.
Saudi missile plant expansion may produce more powerful missiles, study says
More capable missiles could help Saudi Arabia to deter attacks by Iran and the Houthis, but they also risk fueling a regional missile race in a volatile region
Denmark to purchase long-range air and ground precision missiles
The Nordic country will be acquiring Kongsberg's Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) for their F-35 stealth fighters and Covenant's Anthem missile
Israel Aerospace Industries initial share offering will happen within a year, board chairman says
Boaz Levy said IAI’s products, including satellites, radar, the Arrow missile defense system, and land systems, generate vast quantities of information that AI tools can help process and analyze.
Beyond the horizon: The evolution of the Houthi autonomous naval fleet- opinion
The sandal-clad militia has become a high-tech naval force, turning global shipping lanes into battlefields and reshaping maritime warfare
Lockheed Martin enters deal with US Defense Department for 850 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets
The defense contractor will self-fund at least $7 billion in initiatives that support the F-35 program, the department said in a statement.
Investors turn to Israel’s battle-tested defense-tech start-ups as funding hits record $40.8b.
Investments are pouring into military and dual-use technologies at unprecedented levels due to rising military spending and demand for autonomous systems and deployable battlefield technologies.
Inside Wild West's vision for armed robotics
The Texas-based defense-tech start-up is developing lightweight weapons, munitions, and software for autonomous platforms, with its first operational deployment expected in Israel later this year
Israel's Elbit Systems acquires Canadian underwater drone company amid rising Russian Arctic threat
Elbit Systems' acquisition of Canadian firm ISE strengthens its underwater surveillance, mine countermeasures, and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
Built for speed and agility, Plasan and ASFIR unveil STORMER
The vehicle can carry up to 12 personnel and more than 2,200 pounds of payload, while preserving the mobility expected from a light tactical truck.
