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The changing landscape of Israel’s defense technology sector

Explore 2026 shifts in Israel's defense technology, from AI integration to export growth, reshaping military capabilities and global partnerships.

Defense tech innovation.
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Israel is world's second-most targeted country by cyberattacks, Microsoft finds

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he departs the White House on the South Lawn in Washington, DC, US, September 26, 2026.

Trump announces new 'Super Intelligence Force' to build US's AI technology dominance

Patrice Caine, chairman and CEO of the French defence firm Thales, gives a keynote address at the Thales Tech Summit - UK Edition in London on September 14, 2026.

Speed of increase in cyberattacks by state, non-state actors 'frightening,' says Thales CEO


OpenAI agents hijacked German website in previously undisclosed AI breakout this spring

The episode, which began in May and was initially not reported by OpenAI, underscores growing tension within the AI industry.

AI researchers Cormac Slade Byrd, Sydney Von Arx and Thomas Larsen pose in Berkeley, California, US September 3, 2026.

OpenAI commits $1 billion to cyberdefense effort amid growing AI safety scrutiny

OpenAI on Thursday, alongside the cybersecurity initiative, also unveiled Astra, a new AI model it described as its most capable yet but said can at times attempt to evade human monitoring.

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI.

Unlikely alliance: Bannon joins forces with Sanders, AOC over AI, data center restrictions - report

Bannon has aligned himself with Democratic progressives on the issue, setting aside disagreements over issues such as immigration, believing that it is the "defining issue" of the future.

 Steve Bannon (Host - Steve Bannon’s War Room) speaks on stage during Semafor World Economy 2026 on April 16, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Blackstone leads investment in Israeli cybersecurity firm fighting AI traffic threat

Huskeys, founded in 2025 by IDF’s Unit 8200 alumni Itai Gafni (CEO) and Roy Weisfeld (CTO), emerged from stealth five months ago and has investments from the world’s largest alternative asset manager.

Huskeys, a company founded in 2025 by two IDF's Unit 8200 graduates, announced a $27 million investment.

Texas Republicans turn against data centers, putting big tech on notice

Texas is one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing markets for AI-related data center development, hosting OpenAI's flagship Stargate campus in Abilene, among other major projects.

Wires from Amazon Web Services Trainium3 UltraServers are seen at a QA lab in Austin, Texas, on February 3, 2026; Illustrative.

Israelis back in the air: Vietnam searches surge 160% as AI reshapes travel planning

Google data for 2026 shows a record bounce-back in flight searches, declining fears of antisemitism abroad, and rising interest in safe spots and wellness trips.

Flight searches in Israel surged 30% compared to last year.

AI-powered cyberattacks 'already happening' against critical infrastructure, Check Point chief says

The software company chief said addressing the threat would require action in three main areas, starting with ensuring organizations regularly update their software.

ILLUSTRATION of cybercrime and hacking activity with a laptop displaying a pirate symbol.

Aitan announces $41m. raise, along with a new identity and mission for sovereign robotic warfare

Aitan develops edge‑AI robotic weapon systems engineered for the operational realities of modern conflict and aims to accelerate its international growth with the new funding.

Aitan announced a $41 million financing round co‑led by Deep33 and Dell Technologies Capital.

Engineering for complexity: Where cloud, AI and governance converge

As cloud and AI systems grow more complex, engineering must go beyond performance to deliver solutions that are scalable, testable, secure and accountable.

The future of enterprise technology belongs not just to smarter systems, but to architectures that can be tested, governed and held accountable.

Israeli drone company XTEND to begin trading on the NYSE

The company specializes in human-guided autonomous machine systems for defense applications

A command center where Xtend drones can be operated from a distance with minimal human intervention, in an undated handout photo obtained by Reuters on January 29, 2025.