Defense & Tech

Reuters spoke to two dozen executives, investors, and policymakers to examine how Germany - Europe's largest economy - aims to play a central role in rearming the continent.

Israel’s defense tech is powering societal resilience in the face of prolonged conflict.

From Iron Dome to Iron Beam, Israel's aerial missile defense shield is expanding, leaving the Defense Ministry with a key asset.

Dr. Shimrit Maman will be the first woman to chair the Israel Space Agency steering committee. Her appointment comes amid a spotlight on the strategic importance of space technology.

These developments reflect a shared understanding: the control of information, not only firepower—is emerging as a decisive factor in modern conflict.

While Israeli companies are banned from selling weapons and technology to Ukraine, several companies have found roundabout ways to get their platforms into the conflict. 

Israel's Arrow missile defense system managed to intercept a Houthi missile above the Karman line. And in doing so, the world entered the age of space combat.

Future warfare will merge cyberattacks, psychological tactics, and AI with traditional combat, challenging how nations defend minds as well as borders.

The war with Iran has entered a tense intermediate phase: a ceasefire without resolution. A sensitive lull, with the looming risk of renewed conflict.

In 2025, artificial intelligence isn't just analyzing threats; it's making split-second decisions, coordinating drone swarms, and reshaping warfare