Defense Tech

Defense Ministry works toward future of Israel's defense sector, plans for munitions independence

Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram told industry leaders that Israel aims to expand domestic production, innovation, and defense exports.

Defense Ministry Director-General, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram.
An aircraft takes off near a no-entry sign at Rome's Fiumicino airport, as European airlines monitor higher jet fuel costs and supply concerns amid the Iran war, in Fiumicino, Italy, June 6, 2026

Italy removes Israeli companies, including Rafael, from Rome airport's counter-drone project

A member of the Lava Unmanned Systems Regiment, Norman, poses for a photograph with a Bulava strike drone, a kamikaze UAV capable of carrying a 3.5-kilogram payload with a range of up to 100 kilometers in Kharkiv region, Ukraine.

Estonia’s drone gamble is rewriting NATO’s frontline defense - opinion

 VISITORS VIEW a model of the Arrow 3 interceptor missile on display at an aerospace conference in Jerusalem.

Israel successfully tests improved Arrow system as defense upgrades accelerate


Vietnam defies Eurosatory ban and met with Israeli defense companies

Senior Vietnamese officials, led by Deputy Minister Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang, devoted a lot of time to the Israeli companies at the exhibition

A police officer stands in front of red flags used to decorate a street, in Hanoi, Vietnam, August 30, 2025.

Israeli firms unveil new collaboration for drone‑detection tool 

A new Israeli partnership unveils a powerful tool designed to detect drones faster and smarter than ever.

An explosive drone launched by Hezbollah is seen near the Israeli border with Lebanon during a Hezbollah attack in northern Israel, May 19, 2026.

Despite restricting Israeli defense firms, Macron flew to Syria on jet equipped with Elbit system

France has restricted Israeli defense firms, yet Macron’s jet relied on Elbit’s DIRCM system as he became the first Western leader to meet Syria’s new president and discuss regional tensions.

An airplane carrying French President Emmanuel Macron arrives at Esenboga Airport ahead of the 36th NATO Summit held in Ankara, Turkey, July 7, 2026

Axon Vision links its AI system with Czech radar to spot drone threats

The system was tested against representative drone scenarios, including detection, tracking, and dynamic target movement, and demonstrated stable performance.  

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Israel approves defense merger for Israel Aerospace Industries, Elta ahead of massive IPO

According to the Government Companies Authority's valuations, IAI could be listed at a valuation of 100 billion shekels, following a surge in 2025 sales to 7.8 billion dollars.

The IAI, Israel Aerospace Industries company logo is displayed during the Security Equipment International (DSEI) at London Excel on September 09, 2025 in London, England.

US in talks on Europe missile co-production, maintenance of Patriot missiles, source says

If implemented, both projects could free up capacity at Raytheon and Lockheed Martin factories in the United States and enable the US defense giants to ramp up production at home.

Taiwan’s Patriot air defense system is deployed during a July 2025 drill

How Israeli start-ups are helping ships navigate a contested Hormuz - opinion

Cheap Iranian drones and GPS jamming have choked the world's most vital oil route. A handful of Israeli start-ups think they can help ships find a way through

STRAIT OF HORMUZ, OMAN/IRAN -- JUNE 16, 2026: 01 -- Maps4media-processed Sentinel-2 satellite imagery shows a broad overview of the Strait of Hormuz, including the Musandam Peninsula, nearby islands, coastal shallows, and the narrow maritime corridor linking the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.

Lockheed Martin to buy Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion

The $3.45 billion deal will fold Ultra Maritime into Lockheed’s rotary and mission systems business, strengthening its naval defense portfolio.

Lockheed Martin's logo is seen during Japan Aerospace 2016 air show in Tokyo, Japan, October 12, 2016.

How the new Israel-Lebanon agreement changes the rules of the game - opinion

Behind the scenes, key players are pushing for answers as tensions escalate

Representations of the Israeli and Lebanese flags at a memorial near the Israel-Lebanon border, outside Metula, Israel, after Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement following US-mediated talks, June 27, 2026.

Elbit plans to hire 2,000 new employees, ending 2026 with 4,000 new hires, CEO Machlis says

Machlis explained that this comes as countries shift their war strategy, mainly because the "length of conflicts and the scale of the use of munitions require a different industrial readiness.

View of Elbit Systems offices in Jerusalem on December 3, 2024.