Defense Tech

Defense firm Elbit Systems expands operations in Europe with new Swedish facility

Elbit Systems' new Swedish facility aims to expand its European presence, strengthen local manufacturing, shorten delivery times, and improve support for defense customers.

The Elbit Systems UK stand is pictured on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in in Farnborough, south-west of London, on July 20, 2026.
The UVision booth at AUSA.

Reporter's notebook: Israeli defense tech brings a wartime playbook to AUSA

Numerous UN General Assembly and Human Rights Council resolutions have focused disproportionately on Israel compared with other states facing armed conflict or serious human rights allegations.

South Asia’s UN speeches reveal a changing strategic order- opinion

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel, October 9, 2023.

Israel ended Iran war with more interceptors than it started with, Rafael CEO says


US Space Force electromagnetic weapons played key role in Venezuela, Iran operations - report

The US Space Force has also accelerated the deployment of a new jamming system, allowing US personnel to deploy electronic warfare capabilities quickly.

The Axiom Mission 3 launches to the International Space Station at Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S. January 18, 2024.

Skapion set for autonomous counter-swarm live-fire test

Skapion executives said potential customers are already being brought into the testing process and will evaluate the system during live-fire events and subsequent operational assessments.

Skapion's counter-drone swarm interceptor system

UVision moves beyond loitering munitions with sensor-to-strike network

At AUSA exhibition, UVision shifts beyond loitering munitions, introducing new launchers and airborne ISR links that tie sensing and strike nodes into a unified sensor‑to‑effect network

UVision's Hero 90 loitering munition, also known as suicide drone

Are US, Israel racing to deploy space-based lasers or orbital weapons first? - analysis

Some have already speculated that Israel could destroy enemy space satellites using the Arrow 3 missile system, given that it already strikes ballistic missiles in space.

US-China space race is heating up

Marrakech Airshow showcases building blocks of Israel-Morocco defense ties - analysis

With so much at stake today in regional shifts from the Horn of Africa to the Sahel, Morocco-Israel ties likely matter now more than ever. The recent Marrakech Airshow was a symbol of these ties.

A stand of Israel's Defence Ministry at the Marrakech Airshow in Marrakesh, Morocco, October 7, 2026.

Israel confirms purchase of 12 Apache 'Echo' helicopters in major Boeing defense deal

Israel confirmed a deal to purchase 12 Apache helicopters, as nearly NIS 1 billion earmarked for development in the Arab sector was redirected to defense procurement.

An Israeli Apache military helicopter flies over Gaza, as seen from Israel September 16, 2025.

'Countries want what works': Why Europe wants Israeli tech

As global defense spending rises, Aurelius Capital is betting that combat-proven Israeli technology will lead

Aurelius Capital’s Alon Lifshitz: “The world is turning to what works, and Israeli defense tech works.”
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With defense-tech investment surging, INNOFENSE Cohort 7 opens

INNOFENSE is part of SOSA’s broader work connecting governments, defense organizations, industry leaders, start-ups, and investors to accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies. 

Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv

IAI, SIG SAUER test Israeli drone armed with machine gun in live-fire trial

SIG SAUER’s M250 airborne light machine gun can be configured to carry 200 rounds and has a targeting range of 400-600 meters at an altitude of 200 m

IAI and SIG SAUER's FIRESTORM 250 armed drone

Israel opens national pavilion at AUSA to showcase battleproven systems to the US Army

The pavilion was opened by the head of the International Defense Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT) at the Defense Ministry (IMOD) Brig.-Gen. (ret.) Yair Kulas.

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