First Ro’em howitzer delivered to IDF's artillery corps
After years of development, the IDF will begin live‑fire testing and crew training for the Ro’em, its most advanced artillery system yet.
Defense & Tech
Taiwan launches massive unmanned sea drone program
In an unstable world, Israel’s defense tech has become its diplomatic anchor- opinion
“Israel must be able to stand alone”: Amir Avivi’s war for strategic independence
Red Sea conflict boosts Israel‑Gulf‑India defense innovation - opinion
The Red Sea war is exposing global connectivity’s fragility and speeding a quiet new partnership as Israel, the Gulf, and India link defense tech, logistics, and data systems
Kenya receives Israeli SPYDER air defense system in $26 million deal
The system was delivered by a CAL Cargo Airlines cargo plane in mid-December
US awards Colt $12.9m. contract to supply M4A1 carbines to Israel
The M4A1 carbines will be delivered to the IDF by June 2026.
RTX unit Raytheon lands $1.7 billion deal to supply Patriot systems to Spain
Patriot, short for Phased Array Tracking Radar for Intercept on Target, is a mobile surface-to-air missile system. It detects, tracks, and destroys incoming aircraft and missiles.
FCC bars approvals for Chinese-made drones over national security risks
The addition to the FCC's "Covered List" means that DJI, Autel, and other foreign drone companies will not be able to obtain FCC approval to sell new models of drones.
Israeli technology has become the country’s most powerful diplomatic asset - opinion
The future of Israeli diplomacy will be shaped not only by alliances or declarations, but by technologies so essential that they bind nations together in ways traditional diplomacy cannot.
Russia claims S-500 can counter F-35s, but sources say system not ready
Defense sources told the Jerusalem Post they doubt Russia’s claims that its S-500 air defense system can defeat F-35 stealth jets.
US Navy launches first one-way attack drone from ship amid growing threats
The US Navy has launched its first one-way attack drone from a ship, a milestone in the mission to field low-cost drones at scale.
Ukraine hits Russian 'Shadow Fleet' tanker in Mediterranean with drones
The Ukrainian official did not say how the drones reached the ship, but said the operation involved "multi-stage" measures.
IDF establishes artificial intelligence division in response to Oct. 7 failure
AIDF is intended to serve as a living bridge made up of experts, recruiting stars from Israel’s hi-tech industry to bring the forefront of technology and creativity into the IDF’s decision-making.
