Defense industry
Lockheed Martin secures largest-ever Patriot missile order
The $9.8 billion contract with the US Army will see Lockheed Martin produce nearly 2,000 Patriot Advanced Capability–3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors.
China to showcase military might in Beijing with Axis of Upheaval
Trump administration considers buying stakes in defense giants after Intel deal
Israel's Rafael wins €358m German targeting pods deal
Israel's trial-by-fire tech boom: A historic opportunity
Forged in conflict, the unique connection between Israel's tech sector and the IDF presents a powerful strategic and economic opportunity that we must seize.
Israel and Turkey vie for Japanese drone order
Japan's defense budget grew by 21% in 2024 to about $55.3 billion, but is still low compared to countries like Ukraine, Saudi Arabia and Germany.
Israel launches $1.5 b. armored vehicle surge amid Gaza war
Defense Ministry accelerates production of Merkava tanks and APCs to bolster IDF ground power and industrial resilience.
SK Group becomes sole owner of ELVO, plans to expand global defense manufacturing
SK Group had previously been a shareholder in the Thessaloniki-based ELVO, but recently acquired all remaining shares.
The protection line: Safe rooms are not a luxury - opinion
Even today, more than 2.5 million citizens who lack a protected room inside their residence are dependent on public shelters.
Why Israel's pursuit of perfect weapons is losing to enemies with 'good enough' - opinion
Israel must become more agile — not by dropping standards, but by distinguishing what truly requires “boutique” engineering from what demands scale and speed.
Elbit Systems awarded $1.6b. European defense contract over five-year period
The contract includes both tactical long-range artillery-rocket systems and drones, as well as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance electronic warfare systems.
IMEC and Israel: Strategic promise amid regional instability - opinion
Positioned at the nexus of this emerging framework, Israel finds itself at the center of a new geostrategic vision designed to redefine trade routes linking Asia and Europe.
From Fukushima to the moon: StemRad’s radiation vest prepares for deep space mission
StemRad’s vest doesn’t aim for full-body coverage. Instead, it delivers targeted protection to organs most vulnerable to radiation damage.
Israel could withdraw defense, security coop. with UK over Palestinian state recognition - report
Israeli companies have sold weapons systems, parts, and software to British firms, and the overall trading partnership between the two countries is worth 6 billion pounds and supports 38,000 jobs.
Spain shelves plans to buy F-35 fighter jets, El Pais reports
The government had earmarked 6.25 billion euros ($7.24 billion) in its 2023 budget to buy new fighter jets, El Pais said.