Defense Tech

Dubai Airshow bans Israeli defense firms after ‘technical review’

Prior to the announcement industry sources told Defense & Tech by The Jerusalem Post that they did not expect to attend the airshow

 Dubai
1,200 flags planted in Kibbutz Nir Oz to commemorate the victims of October 7.

How October 7 transformed Israel’s defense tech industry - analysis

GIFTED TOOLS to shield our skies: Smoke trail of David’s Sling anti-missile system.

Sukkot: Walking with strength

Artificial Intelligence Illustration

From the Startup Nation to the AI Nation


Aventra unveils GPS-free balloon-dropped precision strike tech

The high-altitude, balloon-dropped, modular payload glider turns dumb bombs into smart, long-range munitions

Piranha

Defense Ministry co-chairs meeting with US Department of War

In the joint security convention, Defense Ministry Director-General Maj.-Gen. (res.) Amir Baram expressed his gratitude to the US for its commitment to Israel's security.

U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visit a site in southern Israel where the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) deployed a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, March 6, 2019

Mistral Inc. secures $982 million contract for loitering munitions

The HERO 120 is designed to deliver real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities alongside lethal strike options

Hero 120 loitering munition

Sweden’s Loke counter-drone system makes operational debut in NATO exercise

As Russian drones continue to test Europe’s defenses, the urgency for agile, interoperable countermeasures has never been greater.

The complete Loke solution

Japan’s Iron Lady and the future of Indo-Pacific security

Takaichi's election is more than a gender milestone: it could redefine Japan’s strategic posture for the next decade

A Japan Maritime Self Defense Force member takes part in a joint exercise between Japan and the Peruvian Navy at the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) military exercises in Waimanalo, Hawaii, U.S. July 18, 2024.

EU leaders back 'drone wall' to repel Russia after airspace violations

European authorities have accused Russia of brazen violations of the region's airspace, including with recent incursions by drones over Poland and fighter jets over Estonia.

A Russian drone strike on the Nachlas Eliezer Synagogue in the Peresyp district of Odessa caused significant damage to the building

Arbel smart rifle system: IWI's newest anti-drone technology

The Arbel system is deceptively simple yet profoundly effective, making any shooter a precision shooter

Arbel system

Middle East partnerships could ease strain on US weapons production, report says

JINSA report recommends partnerships to ease pressure on the overstretched US industrial base while enhancing regional self-reliance.

A US Army Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon system is seen on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, October 26, 2017.

Romania aims to buy Abrams tanks in $7 bln deal

Romania, which shares a 650-km (400 mile) border with Ukraine, is host to a US ballistic missile defense system and a permanent NATO alliance battle group.

Polish Abrams tank fires as Polish forces with NATO soldiers hold 'Iron Defender' military exercises, at a military range in Wierzbiny near Orzysz, Poland, September17, 2025

Netanyahu meets US tech execs on AI

The meeting focused on how to harness the rapid development of AI to strengthen the Israeli economy and maintenance of Israel's technological advantage in defense

 An illustrative image of artificial intelligence.

Israeli firm Commcrete raises $29m. in funding to revolutionize satellite communications

Commcrete is developing systems that overcome the challenges of traditional battlefield satellite communications.

Satellite in Space.