Defense Tech

Seized Chinese drones to be used as shotgun targets in massive US counter-drone drill

The 500 Chinese-made drones will be used for target practice in the largest counter-drone destruction event held in the United States

 Drone flying on high altitude mountain top; illustrative.
 A view shows a Hermes 900 drone as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the Palmachim Air Force Base near the city of Rishon Lezion, Israel July 5, 2023.

Israel needs to formulate a national UAV program, now more than ever - opinion

An illustrative silhouette of two armed terrorists with the Hezbollah flag painted on a wall.

Lebanon: Between escalation and strategic opportunity - opinion

AIR One eVTOL

Flying cars? Israeli startup's electrical vehicle will let drivers soar over traffic


Kinetica Venture Capital signs strategic agreement with 8VC

Partnership will advance defense innovation in Israel and the United States

Kinetica VC with 8VC's Alex Moore

Why the Indo-Pacific now matters more than ever for Israel- opinion

The war with Iran fundamentally altered Israel’s threat perception and the global response patterns around it

 Military personnel with Indian Army stand guard at India Gate in New Delhi, India, May 8, 2025

Morocco to open production facility for tactical attack drones in partnership with IAI

Morocco breaks new ground with Israeli defense contracts, opening a factory to produce Israeli technology but defense exports to Abraham Accords countries have been rising steadily for years.

An Israeli Air Force plane utilized in the October 2024 strike against Iranian military infrastructure.

Russia says it held talks with China on missile defense

Russia and China held talks in Moscow on missile defense and agreed to strengthen cooperation.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during a welcoming ceremony before their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, May 8, 2025.

Israel, US to accelerate production of Iron Dome, Iron Beam laser, David's Sling missiles

Amid concerns Israel could run out of Iron Dome interceptors and be left defenseless, the government announced it will accelerate the deployment of the Iron Beam system.

The Iron Beam laser defense system has shot down dozens of aerial threats during the war May 28, 2025

Rafael's new backpack-sized missile gives ground forces precision strike capability

The LSpike 1x is designed to be used by maneuvering forces at company level for precision strikes

Rafael's LSpike 1x

The future of border security evolution is a layered approach- opinion

Mobile optical detection, ‘seeing,’ systems and ‘area-holding’ drones over the airspace on Israel’s side of the border are the new fences, patrols, and radars.

A concrete border wall along the Israel-Lebanon border

The future of Israel's drone warfare: Alon Unger on dominance and defense

Have a listen to Defense & Tech's latest podcast, with drone expert Alon Unger.

Keeping the drone bar high

New Israeli drone can fly more than 20 hours without a runway

Attis Aviation, an Israeli company, unveils an all-purpose drone for borders, fires, and patrols. With over 20 hours of flight time and runway-free operations.

Attis Aviation's ROC VTOL UAV

Israel's tech economy emerges stronger from wartime crisis - analysis

With the ceasefire holding, the tech ecosystem that is emerging is leaner, smarter, and built for the long game.

After two years of war, Israel’s defense technology sector, which was tested and refined during the conflict, is emerging stronger and more relevant than ever.

Israel advances sweeping reforms to boost, streamline defense exports

With global demand for Israeli technologies rising, the Ministry of Defense is introducing a streamlined framework to boost competitiveness

An Israeli Air Force plane utilized in the October 2024 strike against Iranian military infrastructure.