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
The transaction comes as Aran Defense’s revenues have grown. The division generated an estimated $17m. in revenue in 2025, up from approximately $12m. in 2024.
IDF Unit 8200 Alumni Association uses network to drive Israeli innovation, start-ups
The event comes as artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies are reshaping the technology sector and forcing companies and professionals to adapt to new realities.
Israeli venture firm Team8 raises $365m. to invest in AI-native start-ups
The latest fundraising brings Team8’s total assets under management to nearly $2b. across eight funds launched since the firm was founded in 2014.
How Propeller Drones became Israel's quiet powerhouse for drone operations
Propeller Drones isn’t building aircraft, it’s building the operational backbone of Israel’s drone ecosystem, training pilots, enabling autonomy, and helping industries adopt drones at scale.
Jerusalem establishes new accelerator initiative to expand role in Israel’s defense‑tech sector
With hundreds of new start-ups, Israel’s growing defense-tech scene is heavily concentrated in central Israel.
Israel aims to build its own stealth fighter jets, autonomous combat aircraft, senior official says
A senior Israeli official says the country is ready to develop homegrown stealth jets and unmanned combat aircraft as part of a push to reduce reliance on US aid
Israeli defense tech companies combine AI detection with autonomous net interception
Axon Vision and ParaZero introduce a modular counter‑drone architecture blending AI detection with autonomous net‑based interception.
Mars Security attempts to close the growing gap between hackers and defenders
Born from offensive cyber units, Mars Security brings battlefield tactics to enterprise defense
XTEND expands in Europe with Latvia's Atlas, adding thousands of robotic platforms to portfolio
With Atlas merger, XTEND boosts its autonomous systems portfolio and strengthens support for NATO and EU partners.
