Defense industry
XTEND’s US-made X-Strike enters Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Program
Israeli defense-tech company XTEND has expanded its role in the US’s Drone Dominance Program, with its US-manufactured X-Strike package accepted as a weapons solution for the Pentagon.
Ondas acquires Aran Defense for $33.9 million as autonomous defense demand grows
Israel, Honduras deepen defense ties with new memorandum of understanding
Mecca pact unites Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan - but what does it mean? - opinion
US lost 45 Reaper drones in Iran war, raising supply concerns for future hostilities - report
In May, Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach told the House Armed Services committee that during the war, the Reaper was "perhaps the most valuable player."
Iran refined drone, missile attacks to overwhelm air defenses as US ran low on Patriots - report
The IRGC used missiles that could suddenly change course, forcing the US to use scarce interceptor missiles, according to the reports.
Lockheed Martin announces new Strigo defense solution system, dedicated product center
According to Lockheed Martin, the Strigo Product Center has supported the innovation of defense technologies from the initial design stage to operational capability in a matter of months.
Made in India: Inside the India-Israel weapons alliance Amnesty wants dismantled
A report by Amnesty International targets Indian arms exports to Israel, but the data also reveals how New Delhi has evolved from one of Israel’s biggest customers into an important partner.
Pro-Palestinian protesters trash defense supplier, target logistics firm in UK
The group's online posts framed the incident as a form of direct action against military supply chains and described themselves as a “group taking direct action to stop the UK-Israel weapons trade.“
The West’s defense boom is colliding with an industrial base that can’t keep up - opinion
The West is spending record sums on weapons, but broken factories and fragile mineral supply chains are slowing the arsenal it desperately needs
Qatar, UK discuss expanding defense cooperation amid regional security concerns
In 2025, Qatar's investments in the UK stood at over £40 billion according to the British government, while UK investments in Qatar that year were at £4.4 billion.
Defense Ministry works toward future of Israel's defense sector, plans for munitions independence
Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram told industry leaders that Israel aims to expand domestic production, innovation, and defense exports.
Italy removes Israeli companies, including Rafael, from Rome airport's counter-drone project
According to the Italian newspaper Il Messaggero, the ruling effectively removes two Israeli defense companies from one of Italy’s most strategically important civilian infrastructure projects.
Estonia’s drone gamble is rewriting NATO’s frontline defense - opinion
Estonia is redirecting €500M from armored vehicles to drones, aiming to become a global unmanned‑systems leader as Russia escalates hybrid threats along NATO’s eastern flank.
