Defense industry

Where is the counter-drone tech in Israel's North? - analysis

Hezbollah continues to launch drones at northern Israel and at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon. While many are neutralized, not all are. And those that break through the defenses are deadly.

|ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Israeli soldiers observe the border between Lebanon and Israel, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, as seen from Israel, March 4, 2026.
Autonomous Guard's Skylock counter-drone solution

Israeli counter-drone tech used in NATO drill close to Ukrainian border

Around 30 companies from all over the world took part in LCI‑X Crucible Eastern Phoenix 2026 exercise last week.

|ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Prior to Russia’s 2022 invasion, Ukraine hadn’t invested in drone technology, but now it is considered to be a master of drone warfare.

Middle East military expenditure holds steady as global defense budgets surge

New SIPRI report finds greatest increases in defense spending were in Europe and Asia, despite the ongoing wars in the Middle East.

|ByANNA AHRONHEIM
(illustrative) A Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet performs during the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA on the opening day at Schoenefeld Airport in Berlin, Germany June 5, 2024.

Preserving Israel’s military edge: Strategic steps for the Defense Ministry - opinion

Shifting regional alliances, major arms deals, and rising threats are putting unprecedented pressure on Israel’s qualitative military edge, and demanding a new strategy to preserve it.

|ByMAJ.-GEN. (RET.) AMIR ESHEL

The invisible high ground: How a new era of intelligence is redefining global security - opinion

By involving private capital and disruptive minds early, the coalition is ensuring that the next wave of defense technology is being crafted in the heat of battle

MARCH 8, 2026ByJOSEPH YAKER
IN THE next battle space, intrusion can come without warning: ‘zero-click’ tools can penetrate a device without user action, turning everyday technology into an intelligence target. Radiant Research Labs, led by ex-IDF intelligence experts, has already produced 10 major cyber and technological tools

Cyber is the fuel for US, Israel's war on Iran's Islamic regime, expert says - interview

Speaking to Defense & Tech by The Jerusalem Post, Shay Nachum said that the current war has exposed a truth long in the making: Cyber capabilities influence “every decision and every missile we fire.

MARCH 4, 2026ByANNA AHRONHEIM
An Israeli military operative engaged in surveillance mission (illustrative)

The high‑stakes Iran confrontation- opinion

The US and Israel have launched an attack on Iran. The question is now what the objectives will be, how Iran will respond, and how the entire region, including Israel, will absorb the shockwaves. 

FEBRUARY 28, 2026ByBRIG.-GEN.(RET.) ZVIKA HAIMOVITCH
Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel had launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, in Tehran, Iran February 28, 2026

The next war with Iran will be fought by precision firepower and autonomy - analysis

Washington has deployed what is being described as the most substantial concentration of naval and air assets in the region since before the 2003 war in Iraq

FEBRUARY 27, 2026ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Israeli air defense systems operating during the war with Iran.

Israel delivers autonomous BlueWhale mini-submarine to Germany in historic defense milestone

The IAI is a regular supplier to the German Army, having provided it with the Arrow 3 system, and has received an additional contract from the German Air Force.

FEBRUARY 25, 2026BySHIR PERETS, YONAH JEREMY BOB
The autonomous unmanned BlueWhale submarine.

Israel-India defense boost: Major deals mark a turning point in strategic relations - explainer

Israel and India are set to sign historic defense deals worth up to $10 billion, strengthening military ties with agreements on missiles, drones, and AI as Indian PM Modi visits Jerusalem.

FEBRUARY 25, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
The flags of Israel and India flutter as Narendra Modi makes a state visit to Israel, outside of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 25, 2026

Modi’s visit to Israel is a strategic turning point for global security - opinion

Why the India-Israel partnership is the strategic insurance both nations need in a volatile global landscape.

FEBRUARY 24, 2026ByPAUSHALI LASS
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses his supporters after he inaugurated a new terminal building of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, India, December 20, 2025.

Modi’s Israel visit isn’t about optics, it’s about capability - opinion

A mature India-Israel defense discussion requires clarity on boundaries and deep cooperation. No alliance commitments and no treaty-like obligations.

FEBRUARY 24, 2026ByDR. LAUREN DAGAN AMOSS
Indian military vehicels drive past during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, January 26, 2026.

Air defense, not diplomacy, is the real agenda of Modi’s Israel visit - opinion

Can Israel and India translate diplomatic proximity into practical mechanisms that reduce the cost asymmetry of modern air defense?

FEBRUARY 24, 2026ByRAN KOCHAV
Models of the Air Lora, an extended-range massive precise supersonic weapon, and Wind Demon, an affordable air-to-surface cruise missile, are on display at the Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. stall during the "Aero India 2025" air show at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru, India, February 10, 2025.

Iran’s drones and missiles are a wake-up call for Israel and allies, former IAF head says

Israel and it's allies need to rethink how they build, deploy, and invest in defense technology because the scale and diversity of threats are skyrocketing

FEBRUARY 24, 2026ByANNA AHRONHEIM
(illustrative) A missile is launched during an annual drill in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman and near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran.