Defense industry
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
Israel to supply Cyprus with new offshore patrol vessel equipped with Rafael systems
The fastest arms race is happening in the electromagnetic spectrum
Saudi missile plant expansion may produce more powerful missiles, study says
UVision moves beyond loitering munitions with sensor-to-strike network
At AUSA exhibition, UVision shifts beyond loitering munitions, introducing new launchers and airborne ISR links that tie sensing and strike nodes into a unified sensor‑to‑effect network
Are US, Israel racing to deploy space-based lasers or orbital weapons first? - analysis
Some have already speculated that Israel could destroy enemy space satellites using the Arrow 3 missile system, given that it already strikes ballistic missiles in space.
Israel confirms purchase of 12 Apache 'Echo' helicopters in major Boeing defense deal
Israel confirmed a deal to purchase 12 Apache helicopters, as nearly NIS 1 billion earmarked for development in the Arab sector was redirected to defense procurement.
With defense-tech investment surging, INNOFENSE Cohort 7 opens
INNOFENSE is part of SOSA’s broader work connecting governments, defense organizations, industry leaders, start-ups, and investors to accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies.
IAI, SIG SAUER test Israeli drone armed with machine gun in live-fire trial
SIG SAUER’s M250 airborne light machine gun can be configured to carry 200 rounds and has a targeting range of 400-600 meters at an altitude of 200 m
The next generation of Israeli entrepreneurs is in defense tech - opinion
Israel’s top young founders aren’t chasing software unicorns. They’re racing into defense tech, where urgency, ambition and national purpose now collide.
Netanyahu outlined Oct. 7 attack in meeting six years prior, former Shin Bet official says - report
Former Shin Bet Official Ilan Segev recalled Netanyahu's passivity in the years leading up to October 7, saying that when faced with a decision, he would respond with "maintain readiness."
Israel's defense ministry opens first ever pavilion at Marrakech Airshow 2026
Eight Israeli defense companies showcased combat-proven drones, AI-powered robotics, and advanced communications systems at a Moroccan defense exhibition under the Abraham Accords.
The changing landscape of Israel’s defense technology sector
Explore 2026 shifts in Israel's defense technology, from AI integration to export growth, reshaping military capabilities and global partnerships.
Ammunition Hill hero and defense innovator Yaki Hetz passes away at age 80
Hetz (Haimovitch) was 21 when he fought at Ammunition Hill, becoming one of the figures most closely associated with the historic battle for Jerusalem's liberation.
