Defense industry
Motorola to acquire Israeli leader in counter-drone solutions, in historic USD 1.5b. deal
Motorola's entry into a definitive agreement to acquire D-Fend, which operates across more than 30 countries with an expected 2026 revenue of USD 185m., capitalizes on the Safer Skies Act.
XTEND selected for Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Program Phase II
France bans Israel from defense exhibition, limits Israeli companies to showing defensive weapons
Defense establishment developing new solutions against Hezbollah's fiber-optic FPV drones
Israel receives first KC-46 aircraft from US, boosting options for independent strikes on Iran
The KC-46 is outfitted with a kitchen, oven, bathroom, and temperature controls that allow it to better regulate the temperature levels.
Hezbollah FPV drones utilized night vision for strikes on IDF soldiers, new footage shows - report
Hezbollah used an FPV drone equipped with night vision or thermal technology in a strike that wounded two IDF soldiers, KAN News reported.
Ondas buys Israeli defense software co Omnisys for $200m
Ondas has been on a spending spree in Israel over the past year. Omnisys will now become a subsidiary of Ondas
Israeli start‑up Kela named winner in DIU's Drone Dominance Program's lethality challenge
Kela was named one of five winners in the DIU’s Lethality Challenge, advancing next‑gen small‑drone capabilities.
Massive explosion in Beit Shemesh area was coordinated test with defense company, officials say
Reports have circulated the theory that the explosion may have destroyed a stockpile of surface-to-air missiles belonging to Arrow-3.
Rafael's Spike missile successfully fired from German unmanned ground vehicle
The firing tests mark the first successful firing of the popular missile from an unmanned ground platform
Israel names IAI CEO Boaz Levy Chairman in first for state-owned defense company
Defense Minister Israel Katz and Minister in charge of the Government Companies Authority Dudi Amsalem signed the official appointment letter on May 13.
Finland hosts large Israeli defense delegation for two-day seminar
The seminar followed a similar one held in India several weeks ago, as well as another in Miami at Israel-tech week. Others have been held in Asia and Europe.
Israel set for first-ever F-35 external fuel tank upgrade in force buildup push
New capability would reduce reliance on aerial refueling and improve operational flexibility in long-range missions. But it remains unclear if it would affect aircraft's stealth capabilities
China's free ride: How Beijing turned the Middle East war into a military laboratory - opinion
The Iran war is not a contained regional episode. It is a live stress test of Western military architecture, conducted under conditions that suit Beijing, at a cost that China does not bear
