Defense & Tech

Israel bets on quantum technology as the computing arms race heats up

Exactly where Israel will come out in the quantum race is still up in the air, but the Jewish state is right in the battle.

An artificial diamond for quantum sensory technology is displayed in June 2025 at the quantum technology fair World of Quantum.

Rafael subsidiary strikes deal with four NATO countries for Trophy APS

Defense Ministry orders boost Israeli startups

The Israel Defense Forces announced that troops from the 10th Brigade have wrapped up a series of operations around the Yellow Line in the Khan Yunis area.

Iranian unrest creates opening for US, partners in Central Asia- opinion

Fires are lit as protesters rally on January 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

From cars to combat: Renault is entering the defense industry

According to L'Usine Nouvelle, Renault will manufacture the systems at its existing factories in Le Mans and Cléon. Output is expected to reach up to 600 systems per month

JANUARY 21, 2026ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER

Israeli defense-tech co Kela teams with Starling on drones

As part of the agreement, Kela will receive exclusive rights to sell, integrate and deploy Starling's Pathfinder X autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system in the IDF.

JANUARY 21, 2026ByDEAN SHMUEL ELMAS/GLOBES/TNS

Starling's new VTOL drone design for enhanced operational flexibility

Israeli manufacturing company expands to Europe amid rising geopolitical tensions

4Model's visit to Bulgaria came shortly after Sofia allocated new, dedicated budgets for upgrading its defense capabilities

JANUARY 21, 2026ByANNA AHRONHEIM

Deep33 Ventures launches $150 million fund for deep‑tech infrastructure

With offices in Tel Aviv, New York, and Los Angeles, the firm aims to create what it calls an “allied infrastructure corridor” connecting the two countries’ technological strengths

JANUARY 20, 2026ByANNA AHRONHEIM

Greece announces cooperation agreement with Israel on anti-drone systems, cybersecurity

With strong economic and diplomatic ties, Greece and Israel operate an air training center on Greek territory and have held joint military drills in recent years.

JANUARY 20, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS

A soldier salutes while participating in the U.S.-led "LIVEX Immediate Response 2025" military exercise, with the participation of forces from Greece, France, Bulgaria, Spain, Croatia, Slovakia, North Macedonia and Albania, near Xanthi, Greece

AI, defense-tech, and the coming power crunch - opinion

Modern defense power is being redefined by a new triad: chips, infrastructure, and kilowatts.

JANUARY 19, 2026ByMERAV DAVIDOVITS

Israel's XTEND joins with Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works for multi-drone mission execution

Israeli drone company XTEND and Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works are working together to enable single operators to simultaneously command and control multiple drone classes.

JANUARY 19, 2026ByANNA AHRONHEIM, LEO FEIERBERG BETTER