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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.

Kela has partnered with Starling to bring an advanced fixed-wing eVTOL-in-a-box autonomous aerial system to Israel
SMARTSHOOTER's SMASH 3000

Israeli defense-tech company secures $10.7 million contract with US to supply AI-powered system

A view of the Pentagon on December 13, 2024, in Washington, DC. Home to the US Defense Department, the Pentagon is one of the world's largest office buildings.

Pentagon declassifies first batch of UFO files as part of Trump transparency campaign

 The Pentagon logo is seen behind the podium in the briefing room at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, US, January 8, 2020.

US DoD, tech giants bid to make armed forces 'AI-first'


Trump's team drawing up list of Pentagon officers to fire, sources say

Some US officials doubt the feasibility of mass firings at a time of global turmoil.

 US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the National September 11 Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, US, September 11, 2017

Trump says classified Israeli strike plan leaks are real, might come from Department of Defense

The report detailed alleged recent actions at Israel Air Force (IAF) bases, including the movement of advanced munitions believed to be intended for a strike on Iran.

 Donald trump against a backdrop of an alleged leaked document detailing Israeli plans for a retaliatory strike against Iran. (Illustrative)

US deploys anti-ballistic system to Israel, Iran says ‘no red lines’

The decision would be implemented in an attempt to prepare for an Iranian response to an Israel strike.

 A U.S. Army soldier with Task Force Talon, 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command looks inside his tool bag during a routine maintenance inspection of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon system on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, October 26, 2017.

US warns all parties in Middle East against escalation, endangering hostage deal

The Middle East is on edge after deadly attacks that blew up radios and pagers of Hezbollah, killing 37 people and wounding around 3,000 and overwhelming Lebanese hospitals.

 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne deliver remarks after meeting in Quai d'Orsay, Paris, France, September 19, 2024.

US sends submarine, ships to Israel in preparation for Iranian attack

Gallant informed Austin that Iranian military preparations indicated Iran was preparing for a significant attack against Israel, a source briefed on the conversation shared.

 US DEFENSE Secretary Lloyd Austin receives Defense Minister Yoav Gallant at the Pentagon, earlier this week.

US arrests man with alleged Iran ties for plotting to assassinate Trump

The goal of Merchant's plot was to target those in the US who were " hurting Pakistan and the world, [the] Muslim world."

 Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump walks during Day 1 of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, July 15, 2024.

The Houthis' attacks are a wakeup call - editorial

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's arrival in Israel is an opportunity for the West to do the right thing and stand by Israel, as the Houthis and Hezbollah ramp up their attacks.

 Newly recruited fighters who joined a Houthi military force intended to be sent to fight in support of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, march during a parade in Sanaa, Yemen December 2, 2023.

In Israel, US defense chief to look to next phase of Gaza war

For Austin, the trip is a delicate balancing act.

 US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrives in Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, December 18, 2023.

As F-35 deals move forward in US, where does Israel stand? - analysis

According to the prior contract, Israel is due to receive another 14 in coming years, with about six more aircraft arriving each year.

 IAF 'Adir' F-35 fighter jets seen escorting US B-52 bombers on November 10, 2022

Leaked US intel describes Russian attempt to shoot down British spy plane

The Russian pilot reportedly misinterpreted instructions from a radar operator on the ground and thought he had permission to fire.

 A Chinese Navy J-11 fighter jet is recorded flying close to a US Air Force RC-135 aircraft in international airspace over the South China Sea, according to the US military, in a still image from video taken December 21, 2022.