Defense industry
US DoD, tech giants bid to make armed forces 'AI-first'
The new integrations are part of the AI Acceleration Strategy, according to a memo from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in January.
One year after Pahalgam, Operation Sindoor recasts Israel’s strategic value for India- opinion
China should be a factor in Israel's policy strategy - opinion
Where is the counter-drone tech in Israel's North? - analysis
Elbit to integrate additional Iron Fist APS systems onto the US Army’s Bradley IFV
The $228 million contract is a follow-on to the Active Protection System, which protects armored fighting vehicles from a variety of battlefield threats.
Europe marches in New Delhi: Strategic lessons from India’s post-Sindoor realignment - opinion
India has transitioned from being a security consumer to a security provider and Europe has chosen India as its primary 'de-risking' anchor
Defense Ministry orders boost Israeli startups
Total funding raised by companies that received a direct order from MAFAT in 2025 was $1.2 billion
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
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.
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
AI, defense-tech, and the coming power crunch - opinion
Modern defense power is being redefined by a new triad: chips, infrastructure, and kilowatts.
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.
Mistral, UVision win US Army role for HERO-90 suicide drone
The Hero 90 loitering munition is designed for anti-armor missions and delivers extended-range and precision strikes
Following the 1967 playbook: Israel's post-war tech boom - opinion
The parallels with 1967 are striking. Israel has once again been forced to look inward towards its own military industrial base and high-tech sector
