Defense Tech

Turning Iran’s conflict data into defensive AI - opinion

The war with Iran is producing a massive operational memory. The strategic question is whether democratic defense ecosystems can organize this memory faster, more responsibly, and more intelligently

Iran Israel USA war conflict social media on display. Searching on tablet, pad, phone or smartphone screen in hand.
Drone caught in anti-explosive drone barbed wire supplied by the IDF to the Lebanese army, May 14, 2026.

Israel allocates NIS 2b. to counter Hezbollah’s lethal fiber-optic drone threat

Logos of Ondas and Omnisys

Ondas buys Israeli defense software co Omnisys for $200m

Kela has partnered with Starling to bring an advanced fixed-wing eVTOL-in-a-box autonomous aerial system to Israel

Israeli start‑up Kela named winner in DIU's Drone Dominance Program's lethality challenge


Israel's new threat map is a system, not a front

The new reality is not sequential threats, but simultaneous pressure across physical and digital domains

Alon Lifshitz, Founding Partner of Aurelius Capital

Ukraine claims to have intercepted 30,000 drones in March

Ukraine’s interceptor drones have become one of the most cost‑effective tools in the country’s arsenal, effectively turning Moscow’s “special operation” into a war of attrition. 

A person holds a Sting interceptor drone by the Ukrainian company Wild Hornets at an undisclosed location in Ukraine, March 16, 2026

One year after Pahalgam, Operation Sindoor recasts Israel’s strategic value for India- opinion

Operation Sindoor revealed a strategic shift in India‑Israel ties, with cooperation expanding from procurement to resilience, layered defense, and rapid adaptation.

An Indian flag is pictured in the pocket of a police officer's uniform as he attends a rally in support of the Indian armed forces, following the ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan, in New Delhi, India, May 13, 2025.

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.

An IDF soldier holds a combined Israeli-American Flag

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

AI and computing, illustrative image.

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 soldiers observe the border between Lebanon and Israel, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, as seen from Israel, March 4, 2026.

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.

Autonomous Guard's Skylock counter-drone solution

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.

Prior to Russia’s 2022 invasion, Ukraine hadn’t invested in drone technology, but now it is considered to be a master of drone warfare.

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.

 Logo of Israeli defence electronics firm Elbit Systems is seen at their offices in Haifa.

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.

(illustrative) A Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet performs during the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA on the opening day at Schoenefeld Airport in Berlin, Germany June 5, 2024.