Defense Tech
Drone crashes and severed fingers at a $13 billion Silicon Valley military startup
V-BAT has crashed more than 50 times over the past 18 months, a Cessna plane with a Shield AI employee and his child aboard had to take evasive action to avoid a mid-air collision with a V-BAT.
The Beirut trap: Why success in Southern Lebanon may not be enough- opinion
Robel Innovation unveils “Black Raven” counter‑drone system shaped by frontline experience
Shifters: Robots on the frontline
Finland hosts large Israeli defense delegation for two-day seminar
The seminar followed a similar one held in India several weeks ago, as well as another in Miami at Israel-tech week. Others have been held in Asia and Europe.
Steadicopter unveils Golden Eagle 'mothership' for complex missions
System is intended for missions in areas with heavy air defenses and electronic‑warfare (EW) activity
Israel set for first-ever F-35 external fuel tank upgrade in force buildup push
New capability would reduce reliance on aerial refueling and improve operational flexibility in long-range missions. But it remains unclear if it would affect aircraft's stealth capabilities
Doomsday weapon: Not nuclear arms but a war with no end - opinion
Long wars are a strategic failure for almost every nation. They drain economies, erode public confidence, and weaken leadership. For Israel, they are especially dangerous
IDF testing counter-drone technologies ahead of security meeting on rising drone threat
A security source reported that efforts are underway around the clock to develop solutions to be presented to Defense Minister Israel Katz.
Israeli defense-tech company secures $10.7 million contract with US to supply AI-powered system
Smart Shooter's SMASH systems are expected to be delivered in the third quarter of 2026, according to a company statement.
'It started on October 7': How war reshaped Israel's defense-tech boom
From battlefield needs to global strategy, defense tech is accelerating, with Israel emerging at the center of a rapidly evolving sector
IDF to establish haredi-manned suicide drone factory, aiming to counter Hezbollah threat - report
The Army Radio report of the new factory comes after the IDF has come under heavy attack by FPV drones operated by Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon.
Microsoft probes Israel defense ties, top executive exits amid fallout
An investigation team from Microsoft arrived in Israel to examine the center's activities, particularly the work of the sales department responsible for working with Israel's Defense Ministry.
Inside Israel’s AI targeting system: How data from a phone becomes a death sentence
Ahmad Turmus got in his car, started it up, and drove off. Less than 30 seconds later came the shriek of the two missiles that lanced through his car.
