Defense industry

Israeli defense giant IWI, Dutch defense company sign Netherlands-based arms production deal

The planned cooperation between the two defense companies is expected to create the foundation for long-term domestic production, technical expertise, and lifecycle support in the Netherlands.

Soldiers using the Arad 5 rifle.
AeroVironment’s LOCUST deployed to US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate

LOCUST laser air-defense system in place at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate

 An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

US sanctions three for aiding Iran's air defenses amid reports of Moscow-Tehran arms deal

IDF Military Drone Unit train with their drones near the Syrian border, northern Golan Heights, June 26, 2025.

Israeli defense-tech investment set to nearly triple to $1 billion in 2026


Windward acquires Azimut.ai, adding visual intelligence layer to maritime AI platform

New visual intelligence capabilities help Windward track and identify vessels operating beyond the reach of conventional systems.

Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on September 5, 2026; illustrative

As Trump eyes ending $4b. aid in 2026, Israel must ask: Is it ready for independence? - editorial

Israel must expand domestic production of ammunition, interceptors, and other critical systems. It must invest in research and strengthen its industrial capacity.

US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025

Israel must wake up to US and the world before national security is permanently harmed - comment

Can we keep some kind of security zones in Gaza and Lebanon for some period of years beyond the years we have already kept them? Very likely. As large as we currently have? No way.

IDF soldiers operating in the West Bank in October 2026.

As drones multiply, the battle to control low-altitude airspace intensifies

The proliferation of inexpensive unmanned aircraft is creating new security challenges for governments, militaries and security agencies around the world

Airwayz operators during a recent NATO drill showcase the Overwatch command and control system

IDF's next-generation artillery gets NIS 600 million training boost with Elbit deal

The Defense Ministry and IDF signed a 15-year, NIS 600 million agreement with Elbit Systems to expand artillery training for the Ro'em howitzer and Lahav rocket launcher systems.

A photo of the SIGMA howitzer.

NATO pushes faster counter-drone defenses and AI-enabled targeting as threats evolve

NATO is racing to counter drone threats with AI-powered targeting, interoperable defenses, and innovation cycles measured in months, not decades.

Royal Danish army Leopard 2A7DK main battle tank operates on the day of the DiBaX 2026 (Digital Backbone eXperimentation) program media day in the Adazi military field, Latvia October 30, 2026.

Israel's new IDF Space Division marks major shift in military strategy after Iran war - opinion

Israel must do everything possible to maintain near-complete independence in its space capabilities across all aspects of “Blue and White” development.

A student of an IDF air force school watches the stars through a telescope at a new planetarium in Maale Adumim, January 13. 2008.

France reimposes restrictions on Israeli defense firms at Euronaval 2026

France is again imposing restrictions on Israeli defense firms ahead of Euronaval 2026, continuing a policy of limiting Israel's presence at major defense exhibitions.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Marseille Mayor Benoit Payan enter the city hall which was recently vandalized, in Marseille, France, October 26, 2026.

Australia considering Iron Dome's Tamir interceptor for missile defense

The tender issued by the country’s Defense Ministry in mid-October wants a “proven” off-the-shelf system

Launchers carrying Tamir interceptors from the Iron Dome system were seen recently during their first deployment beyond the US mainland, as part of a US military exercise on Guam.

Switzerland looking at Barak MX, SAMP/T NG for missile defense

Switzerland is upgrading it's missile defenses 'due to the deteriorating geopolitical situation.'

The Barak MX is manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)