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

Defense tech innovation.
Israel and Cyprus signed an agreement for the acquisition of a new offshore patrol vessel

Israel to supply Cyprus with new offshore patrol vessel equipped with Rafael systems

A developer prepares a drone called "Raven", an Electronic Warfare System, by team Stark, during the Spectra Challenge competition in Erding near Munich, southern Germany.

The fastest arms race is happening in the electromagnetic spectrum

A satellite image shows the solid propellant motor plant in Al Duwadimi, Saudi Arabia, September 18, 2026.

Saudi missile plant expansion may produce more powerful missiles, study says


Israel, Honduras deepen defense ties with new memorandum of understanding

In 2021, Honduras became one of the first countries to move its embassy to Jerusalem, joining the US, Guatemala, and Kosovo.

Defense Minister Israel Katz with a Honduran military delegation, August 16, 2026

Mecca pact unites Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan - but what does it mean? - opinion

The significance of the Mecca pact will depend less on the language of the agreement than on its implementation.

TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, next to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, after signing a joint defense agreement in Mecca, on August 7, 2026.

US lost 45 Reaper drones in Iran war, raising supply concerns for future hostilities - report

In May, Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach told the House Armed Services committee that during the war, the Reaper was "perhaps the most valuable player."

An MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted drone aircraft performs aerial maneuvers over Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, US, June 25, 2015.

Iran refined drone, missile attacks to overwhelm air defenses as US ran low on Patriots - report

The IRGC used missiles that could suddenly change course, forcing the US to use scarce interceptor missiles, according to the reports.

A symbolic mockup of an Iranian missile is displayed, amid a ceasefire between US and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 27, 2026.

Lockheed Martin announces new Strigo defense solution system, dedicated product center

According to Lockheed Martin, the Strigo Product Center has supported the innovation of defense technologies from the initial design stage to operational capability in a matter of months. 

An illustration of Lockheed Martin’s newly announced Strigo defense system.

Made in India: Inside the India-Israel weapons alliance Amnesty wants dismantled

A report by Amnesty International targets Indian arms exports to Israel, but the data also reveals how New Delhi has evolved from one of Israel’s biggest customers into an important partner.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi leave after a press conference in Jerusalem on February 26, 2026.

Pro-Palestinian protesters trash defense supplier, target logistics firm in UK

The group's online posts framed the incident as a form of direct action against military supply chains and described themselves as a “group taking direct action to stop the UK-Israel weapons trade.“

Pro-Palestine protesters chant outside the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey during the trial of eight alleged Palestine Action activists following a break in at Elbit Systems UK on June 29, 2026 in London, England; illustrative

The West’s defense boom is colliding with an industrial base that can’t keep up - opinion

The West is spending record sums on weapons, but broken factories and fragile mineral supply chains are slowing the arsenal it desperately needs

The first produced ammunition from a new filling line for artillery ammunition, known as the "screw-type filling line" at ZVS holding, in Dubnica nad Vahom, Slovakia, December 16, 2025.

Qatar, UK discuss expanding defense cooperation amid regional security concerns

In 2025, Qatar's investments in the UK stood at over £40 billion according to the British government, while UK investments in Qatar that year were at £4.4 billion. 

A Qatar flag in front of the Doha skyline on September 20, 2025.

Defense Ministry works toward future of Israel's defense sector, plans for munitions independence

Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram told industry leaders that Israel aims to expand domestic production, innovation, and defense exports.

Defense Ministry Director-General, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram.