Defense industry

Defense Ministry orders boost Israeli startups

Total funding raised by companies that received a direct order from MAFAT in 2025 was $1.2 billion

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.
The logo of French car manufacturer Renault is seen in front of a dealership in Villepinte near Paris, France, January 22, 2025

From cars to combat: Renault is entering the defense industry

Starling's new VTOL drone design for enhanced operational flexibility

Israeli defense-tech co Kela teams with Starling on drones

Flags of Israel and Bulgaria

Israeli manufacturing company expands to Europe amid rising geopolitical tensions


Israel's strategic edge: Mastering the new integrated battlefield

As the world re-arms, Israel's unique edge is its proven mastery of the modern integrated battlefield, fusing traditional military power with new technologies

(Illustrative) Israel Mossad agent working on laptop, analyzing aerial reconnaissance.

From prototype to combat in 90 minutes: Why Israel’s defense tech innovation outpaces US - analysis

Israel is well-positioned to lead. It has already done so in cybersecurity, medical innovation, and AI. The defense sector is next, and arguably, more vital than any of the others.

ELVO factory.

Flashpoints and Fault Lines: Strategic Lessons from the Thailand–Cambodia Border Clash

Border security is no longer defined by fences and troops on the ground

Two soldiers wounded as Thai and Cambodia militaries clash at disputed border

Spy cockroaches and AI robots: Germany plots the future of warfare

Reuters spoke to two dozen executives, investors, and policymakers to examine how Germany - Europe's largest economy - aims to play a central role in rearming the continent.

A digital illustration released by Swarm Biotactics shows what they describe as cyborg cockroaches equipped with specialized backpacks that enable real-time data collection via cameras.

Canada’s tactical awakening

Long seen as a quiet player in global affairs, Canada is charting a bold new course and is investing in defense. And Israel stands out as a leading example

 Canadian sailors walk by a drone in the Arctic

Should Israel risk security to share its cyber technology with the rest of the world? - opinion

The world needs Israeli cyber technologies - the challenge is to find the right balance between realizing economic potential and maintaining national security.

 An illustrative image of an Israeli using security programs on a computer.

Exodigo’s underground mapping technology draws attention with $96m. series B funding boost

The IDF has been working for years and even had a brigade-size unit, whose task is to develop new technologies and tactics for underground warfare.

 Illustration of Exodigo's mapping technology, showing underground infrastructure below a city.

Israeli drone company XTEND secures extension to $70 million Series B funding

The additional funding has brought XTEND, which shifted its focus to the defense sector following the October 7 massacre, to a total of $100 million.

(Illustrative) Tactical, autonomous robotics systems developer XTEND secured extension to $70 million Series B funding

Israel must fund national space strategy that balances defense, scientific goals - editorial

Space is no longer the final frontier; rather, it is the next marketplace. Dror-1 proves that Israel can thrive in that area.

 Dror 1

US D-9 bulldozers worth billions of shekels arrive in Israel after Trump admin. releases shipment

Over 100,000 tons of military equipment have arrived in Israel through 870 airlifts and 144 sea shipments since the start of the war.

 US shipment of D9 bulldozers arrive in Israel, July 9, 2025.