Defense Tech

Czech Republic receives all four Israeli Rafael SPYDER air defense systems

The Czech Defense Ministry unveiled all four Rafael SPYDER air defense systems after completing a deal with Israel to modernize the country’s air defenses.

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems SPYDER air defense system delivered to the Czech Republic, published September 20, 2026.
The F-35 "Adir" fighter jet.

Classified F-35 aircraft components disappear after diverted to Hong Kong from Australia - report

A sign at the Lockheed Martin Manufacturing Centre of Excellence is seen at the company's headquarters in Ampthill near Bedford, Britain June 9, 2016

Lockheed Martin reveals new secret missile, fast tracks production

IAI's TAHR for the German Special Forces

IAI debuts new tactical vehicle for German special forces


Israel plans development of space weapons capable of striking targets on Earth

Defense Minister Israel Katz said space capabilities would provide the IDF with an advantage in future conflicts as Israel seeks to become a leading space power.

THE IRON Dome fires an interceptor missile as rockets are launched from Gaza, near Sderot in August 2018.

XTEND’s US-made X-Strike enters Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Program

Israeli defense-tech company XTEND has expanded its role in the US’s Drone Dominance Program, with its US-manufactured X-Strike package accepted as a weapons solution for the Pentagon.

Israeli drone startup XTEND has secured a multi-million-dollar contract from the US Department of Defense to develop and deliver AI-enabled, modular, one-way attack drones designed for close-quarter combat.

Kratos subsidiary Orbit secures major international satellite orders

Kratos acquired Orbit in March 2026 in a deal valued at over $350 million. The acquisition gave Kratos access to Orbit's SATCOM, satellite tracking, and communications management technologies.

Kratos Defense and Security Systems' GAIA100 tri-band ground station

Israel to request information on US F-47 sixth-generation fighter jet, may seek to acquire for IAF

The Boeing F-47 is expected to complete its first flights in 2028, according to US media reports.

Artist's rendering of the Boeing F-47 fighter jet.

US awards Raytheon $22.9 billion contract to boost Tomahawk output

The landmark seven-year contract will dramatically increase Tomahawk production as the US seeks to replenish stocks of high-tech weaponry used by Washington and supplied to allies.

The Raytheon (RTX) headquarters building is framed by the trees and the US Marine Corps War Memorial, in Arlington, VA.  May 01, 2026.

Quality over quantity: Unified systems are future of drones - opinion

The greatest future value of a military drone will not come only from how well it flies. It will come from how well it connects.

AeroSentinel G2 drone in active operation, providing real-time aerial intelligence in complex environments.

American defense start-up launches new Anthem cruise missile in Morocco military test

The test marked the operational launch of the new Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center (AMTEC), established amid close cooperation between Washington and Rabat.

US and Morocco defense industry partners prepare a cruise missile for a live-fire demonstration at the Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center, August 5, 2026.

Elbit Systems order backlog hits $32 billion amid global defense boom

Sales to the Defense Ministry continued to grow in the latest quarter, reaching 37% of the company's activity, driven by munitions, drones, and intelligence systems.

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

Ondas wins Defense Ministry tender for next generation attack drones

Ondas won an Israeli Defense Ministry tender to develop next-generation tactical attack drones for the IDF, beating Elbit Systems and Rafael.

 Illustration, a smartphone displays the logo of Ondas Holdings Inc.

Lockheed Martin announces new Strigo defense solution system, dedicated product center

According to Lockheed Martin, the Strigo Product Center has supported the innovation of defense technologies from the initial design stage to operational capability in a matter of months. 

An illustration of Lockheed Martin’s newly announced Strigo defense system.