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 aims to build its own stealth fighter jets, autonomous combat aircraft, senior official says

A senior Israeli official says the country is ready to develop homegrown stealth jets and unmanned combat aircraft as part of a push to reduce reliance on US aid

Loyal Wingman drone from Boeing supporting fighters in 3D illustration.

The war over Hormuz must not replace the fight against a nuclear Iran - opinion

Tehran is stalling as Washington wavers. And Israel is watching the Hormuz drama eclipse the real fight: stopping a nuclear Iran.

A billboard with Iranian centrifuges illustrations and portraits of nuclear scientists killed in Israeli strikes is displayed on a street in Tehran, Iran August 29, 2025

Electronics company ESC BAZ presents border protection, defense technology to IDF officials

The systems and technological innovations were developed based on the lessons of October 7 and conclusions drawn from three years of fighting.

View of the Israel–Jordan border along the Yarmouk River in the Golan Heights, March 16, 2026.

Israel's deep tech edge: Zack Fagan on AI's real bottleneck

Zack Fagan explains why power, heat and data throughput are AI’s real bottlenecks, and how Israel can turn its deep tech strengths into global companies.

Illustration: Using AI at work

Israeli defense tech companies combine AI detection with autonomous net interception

Axon Vision and ParaZero introduce a modular counter‑drone architecture blending AI detection with autonomous net‑based interception.

ParaZero's and Axon Vision's ForceField, an Edge AI-powered Counter-UAS protection system

XTEND expands in Europe with Latvia's Atlas, adding thousands of robotic platforms to portfolio

With Atlas merger, XTEND boosts its autonomous systems portfolio and strengthens support for NATO and EU partners.

(Illustrative) Tactical, autonomous robotics systems developer XTEND secured extension to $70 million Series B funding

Autonomous Guard expands Asian presence as regional drone threats accelerate

Counter‑UAS demand spikes in Asia as Autonomous Guard lands a $400K Skybeam order for real‑time drone detection and interception.

Autonomous Guard's Skybeam counter-drone technology

Everyone's watching AI, but the real defense-tech boom is elsewhere - opinion

AI may cut thousands of jobs, but defense tech can’t hire fast enough

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems' Storm Shield

New Greek air defense deal reflects its growing regional alliance against Turkey - analysis

Greece will procure a multi-layered air defense system from Israel for around euro 3.5 billion, which will be integrated into its Achilles Shield defense system.

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems's SPYDER air defense system

Elbit eyes converting vessels into drone carriers

The Israeli company proposes to take 9-12 Hermes 650 UAVs, and adapt existing naval platforms to operate them including the deck, control systems and mission management.

Illustration of Elbit's Hermes 650 Spark taking off from an aircraft carrier