Defense Tech

'Last line of defense': 'Post' talks to helicopter pilots who shot down Iranian drone blitzes

MILITARY AFFAIRS: Two pilots talk to ‘Post’ about a ‘drone bonus’ hit that took out two UAVs simultaneously.

IN THE melee of aerial threats during the Israel-Iran War, there was one rare incident where a single Apache helicopter (pictured) managed to shoot down six drones in only a couple minutes.
Two soldiers wounded as Thai and Cambodia militaries clash at disputed border

Flashpoints and Fault Lines: Strategic Lessons from the Thailand–Cambodia Border Clash

 A truck with mounted anti-aircraft cannon, of the of 127th Separate Brigade of the Territorial Defence Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, fires towards Russian drones and missiles during an overnight shift, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine July 2, 2025

Israel, Ukraine set to deepen defense cooperation, Kyiv's FM says

A digital illustration released by Swarm Biotactics shows what they describe as cyborg cockroaches equipped with specialized backpacks that enable real-time data collection via cameras.

Spy cockroaches and AI robots: Germany plots the future of warfare


Resilience in conflict zones: How Israel's defense tech is saving lives

Israel’s defense tech is powering societal resilience in the face of prolonged conflict.

Defense Tech saves lives

Israel's future is in the skies: How aerial defense systems became Jerusalem's biggest asset

From Iron Dome to Iron Beam, Israel's aerial missile defense shield is expanding, leaving the Defense Ministry with a key asset.

 Interception of an Iranian missile attack on Israel as it seen from the Jerusalem Mountains, June 14, 2025.

'Test in Ukraine': Kyiv invites companies to test defense platforms in Russia war battlefield

While Israeli companies are banned from selling weapons and technology to Ukraine, several companies have found roundabout ways to get their platforms into the conflict. 

Ukraine is inviting startups, companies, and governments from across the world to use the Ukrainian war to test their platforms.

Space: Israel's newest front in war against terror proxies

Israel's Arrow missile defense system managed to intercept a Houthi missile above the Karman line. And in doing so, the world entered the age of space combat.

 A missile launched from Iran towards Israel is seen from Jerusalem, June 19, 2025.

What will future wars look like?

Future warfare will merge cyberattacks, psychological tactics, and AI with traditional combat, challenging how nations defend minds as well as borders.

(Illustrative) A soldier holding futuristic technology.

The aftermath of war: From military victory to strategic crossroads

The war with Iran has entered a tense intermediate phase: a ceasefire without resolution. A sensitive lull, with the looming risk of renewed conflict.

Israeli Air Force fighter jets seen ahead of Operation Rising Lion in Iran, June 13, 2025

Artificial intelligence on the battlefield in 2025

In 2025, artificial intelligence isn't just analyzing threats; it's making split-second decisions, coordinating drone swarms, and reshaping warfare

 Modern warfare is smart warfare

Canada’s tactical awakening

Long seen as a quiet player in global affairs, Canada is charting a bold new course and is investing in defense. And Israel stands out as a leading example

 Canadian sailors walk by a drone in the Arctic

Israel’s strategic edge in the age of AI & autonomous warfare

Israel’s pioneering integration of artificial intelligence has rewritten the rules of modern warfare & the IDF recognized how it could redefine military operations and smart combat years ago

 An illustration of a soldier operating an military attack drone

From battlefield to bargaining table: The strategic aftermath of Israel-Iran war

As Israel and Iran recalibrate their strategies in the wake of war, the war's ripple effects stretch from regional alliances to global power dynamics.

 Missiles launched from Iran are intercepted as seen from Tel Aviv, Israel, June 18, 2025.

Disarming Hezbollah in Lebanon: Is it really possible?

As tensions simmer along Lebanon’s southern border, the long-standing debate over Hezbollah’s armed presence takes center stage again. But is disarmament truly achievable?

 Hezbollah flags flutter as protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, rally to show support to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon's Hezbollah, in Sanaa, Yemen September 27, 2024.