Growing Hezbollah drone threat shows Israel's innovation race is in its infancy - analysis
The terror organization intends to confront the IDF through the use of new drones. The question is whether countering them will become an accepted norm.
Defense & Tech
Israel's new threat map is a system, not a front
Ukraine claims to have intercepted 30,000 drones in March
One year after Pahalgam, Operation Sindoor recasts Israel’s strategic value for India- opinion
US-Israel talks to discuss shifting military aid funding to joint defense partnership
The fateful talks on the future transformation of military relations are to begin in May.
How much power should you give your AI? - opinion
Forget fully autonomous everything. A new Pentagon deal shows why the future belongs to AI that boosts human performance, not AI that removes humans from the loop
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.
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.
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.
Elbit Systems awarded $200 million in defense contracts during Iran war
“This series of contracts underscores Elbit Systems’ technological leadership in air launched weapon systems,” said Machlis, Elbit CEO.
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.
Study: IDF Talpiot program excels in producing entrepreneurs
Talpiot is MAFAT's oldest elite program. It was designed after the 1973 Yom Kippur War, in which Israel suffered from a gap between R&D and operations in the field
IRGC‑linked Tasnim warns of risks to undersea cables below Strait of Hormuz
Report comes as attacks on data centers and cable disruptions in the Red Sea highlight how critical communications networks are increasingly exposed to conflict.
Procuring at the speed of war: The defense acquisition process is catching up-opinion
The Pentagon just moved from operational need to formal solicitation in under a month. That is not just fast. It signals a fundamental shift in how defense gets built and bought.
