Defense industry

Pentagon eyes Israel for new defense innovation hub

Proposal seeks to boost US–Israel tech collaboration against emerging threats from Iran, China, and beyond

 US Secretary of Defense Hegseth meets with Israeli PM Netanyahu at the Pentagon, in Washington
Israeli flag against backdrop of the Iron Beam, September 17, 2025.

Elbit on path to next stage in laser military technology: Air force lasers

 Semiconductor chips are seen on a circuit board of a computer in this illustration picture taken February 25, 2022.

Israel’s next strategic bet is Deep Tech, not just AI

UAE Formation performs during the Dubai Airshow, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 14, 2021.

UAE bars Israeli defense firms from Dubai expo following strike in Qatar


Unknown cylinder marked with Israel Space Agency logo spotted in Italian waters

A mysterious 5 meter cylinder with Hebrew writing was found in the waters of Italy's Lampedusa, sparking interest by locals

The satellite Ofek 19 unannounced launch sparked panick in some areas of the country.

Lockheed Martin secures largest-ever Patriot missile order

The $9.8 billion contract with the US Army will see Lockheed Martin produce nearly 2,000 Patriot Advanced Capability–3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors.

Lockheed Martin’s Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE)

China to showcase military might in Beijing with Axis of Upheaval

The “Victory Day” parade will feature tens of thousands of Chinese troops marching through the capital, accompanied by advanced weaponry, in a challenge to US military dominance.

Shenyang J-16, Chengdu J-20 and Shenyang J-35 fighter jets fly in a formation past a Chinese national flag during a flyover rehearsal ahead of a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, August 24, 2025.

Trump administration considers buying stakes in defense giants after Intel deal

Following the acquisition of a 10% stake in Intel, US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick hinted at an even bolder move: direct state ownership in companies like Lockheed, RTX, Boeing, and others.

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

Israel's Rafael wins €358m German targeting pods deal

The deal, which is worth about €358 million was approved by the budget committee of the German parliament in June.

Rafael's Litening 5 targeting pods

Israel's trial-by-fire tech boom: A historic opportunity

Forged in conflict, the unique connection between Israel's tech sector and the IDF presents a powerful strategic and economic opportunity that we must seize.

 The Iron Dome air defense missile systems is seen during operational trials conducted following the conclusion Operation Shield and Arrow on May 14, 2023

Israel and Turkey vie for Japanese drone order

Japan's defense budget grew by 21% in 2024 to about $55.3 billion, but is still low compared to countries like Ukraine, Saudi Arabia and Germany.

Israel Aerospace Industry's Heron - 2 drone.

Israel launches $1.5 b. armored vehicle surge amid Gaza war

Defense Ministry accelerates production of Merkava tanks and APCs to bolster IDF ground power and industrial resilience.

(Illustrative) An IDF tank

SK Group becomes sole owner of ELVO, plans to expand global defense manufacturing

SK Group had previously been a shareholder in the Thessaloniki-based ELVO, but recently acquired all remaining shares.

ELVO factory.

The protection line: Safe rooms are not a luxury - opinion

Even today, more than 2.5 million citizens who lack a protected room inside their residence are dependent on public shelters.

 An illustrative image of a public safe room in Israel, requiring the ability to climb down a narrow flight of stairs.

Why Israel's pursuit of perfect weapons is losing to enemies with 'good enough' - opinion

Israel must become more agile — not by dropping standards, but by distinguishing what truly requires “boutique” engineering from what demands scale and speed.

Military agent working in control room, using software on tablet, analyzing aerial reconnaissance data.