Anna Ahronheim

Anna Ahronheim is the editor for Defense & Tech by The Jerusalem Post . With a keen interest in the Middle East, terrorism, and terrorist groups, she moved from Canada to Israel and received her MA in Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security at the Interdisciplinary Center of Herzilya, Israel. She started her career at i24News before moving to The Jerusalem Post where she was the military reporter.

Portrait of a female researcher standing before a quantum computer. (Ilustrative)

AI could accelerate quantum computing breakthrough, Bank of America strategist says

Launchers carrying Tamir interceptors from the Iron Dome system were seen recently during their first deployment beyond the US mainland, as part of a US military exercise on Guam.

Australia considering Iron Dome's Tamir interceptor for missile defense

The Barak MX is manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)

Switzerland looking at Barak MX, SAMP/T NG for missile defense


Israeli AI start-up NanoCo brings governance and security to enterprise AI agents

With 30,000+ GitHub stars and fresh funding, Israeli startup NanoCo is helping enterprises deploy AI agents securely, without sacrificing control or privacy.

Cybersecurity global dominance.

Intel agrees to buy Classiq in biggest Israeli acquisition since Mobileye

The US chipmaker signed an agreement to buy the Israeli quantum software company, reportedly for $2.2b, in a bid to offer both quantum hardware and software.

Intel offices in Kiryat Gat. October 27, 2025.

Israeli defense tech M&A surges to $3.26 billion in first half of 2026

Israeli technology has proven its effectiveness and ability to adapt on the battlefield and have attracted increased interest from international buyers

Defense tech innovation.

As drone threat grows, Magos expands commercial security capabilities

The Israeli tech company is extending its ground-surveillance expertise to aerial threats, emphasizing accuracy, integration, and cost-effective coverage.

Magos' counter drone system

Thailand receives IWI's ARBEL anti-drone solution

The anti-drone system was integrated onto existing rifles; Thailand approved a $104.4 million defense fund for new weapons

Arbel system

Denmark to purchase long-range air and ground precision missiles 

The Nordic country will be acquiring Kongsberg's Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) for their F-35 stealth fighters and Covenant's Anthem missile

Covenant's Anthem while in flight

Investors turn to Israel’s battle-tested defense-tech start-ups as funding hits record $40.8b.

Investments are pouring into military and dual-use technologies at unprecedented levels due to rising military spending and demand for autonomous systems and deployable battlefield technologies.

Israeli defense technologies come with a stamp of actually working in real time, says Leshem. Her company, Protego, has invested in drones with AI operating systems developed by Israeli start-up XTEND

Inside Wild West's vision for armed robotics

The Texas-based defense-tech start-up is developing lightweight weapons, munitions, and software for autonomous platforms, with its first operational deployment expected in Israel later this year

'There will be more humanoids than soldiers on the battlefield, and they need special arms just for them,' Wild West Systems CEO David Franco

Built for speed and agility, Plasan and ASFIR unveil STORMER

The vehicle can carry up to 12 personnel and more than 2,200 pounds of payload, while preserving the mobility expected from a light tactical truck. 

Plasan and ASFIR's new 4x4 STORMER  light tactical vehicle

Inside the US defense giant: CET Sandbox helps Israeli founders find their way in America

Over 60 Israeli defense tech entrepreneurs joined CET Sandbox at AUSA for a week of curated meetings designed to turn battlefield-proven technology into American business opportunities

Israel opens its pavilion at the AUSA exhibition in Washington, October 12, 2026.