Israel tech

Apple buys secretive Israeli AI company Q.ai for $1.6 billion in biggest acquisition of its history

With the move, Apple aims to improve its access to AI technology, which has suffered recent setbacks, especially after several delays in deploying Apple Intelligence's full announced capabilities.

 A women uses an iPhone mobile device as she passes a lighted Apple logo at the Apple store at Grand Central Terminal in New York City, US, April 14, 2023. Uploaded on 31/5/2024
(From right): Rony Shalit, Dr. Nava Shaked, Professor Eduard Yakubov, and Samuel Goldberg

Experts warn of risks as next-generation AI moves toward autonomous decision-making

Intel research and development office in Matam business park in Haifa.

Intel’s new processor developed in Israel during Gaza War mirrors 2006 ‘miracle’ chip

Tsofen encourages the establishment and development of hi-tech centers in major Arab cities and communities.

Israel's hi-tech paradox: Record degrees, stagnant employment for Arab graduates - opinion


Drones, missiles, and more: Israel leads in global defense wave

At talk co-hosted by Kinetica Venture Capital, 8VC’s Alex Moore says defense is entering a new era as AI, autonomy and Israeli tech are reshaping the battlefield and the business of security

 XTEND drones have been used in real battle situations.

Lake Kinneret reaches dangerously low water levels as Israeli authorities decide to pump in water

The lake’s water level was measured at 213.19 meters below sea level.

Israelis enjoy at the Kinneret, the Sea of Galilee, in northern Israel, during the Sukkot holiday, on October 13, 2025.

Gaza war, AI use trigger rising unemployment in Israel's tech sector, Taub Center study finds

The unemployment rate in the industry has risen and exceeded the average in the economy, and in 2024 there was a sharp fall in the number of vacant jobs.

People walk near office towers at a business park also housing high tech companies, at Ofer Park in Petah Tikva, Israel August 27, 2020

EU Parliament delegation visits Israel to learn about drone warfare, resilience

A European Parliament delegation visited Israel to learn about drones, counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) warfare, and resilience. 

Residents move towards a shelter from their apartment building that was damaged during a Russian drone strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine September 7, 2025.

Defense Ministry signs $115 Million contract with SCD for advanced infrared sensors

The expanded infrastructure will enable production of IR solutions for high-end applications, including area dominance, airborne payloads, space systems, and large-scale defense platforms.

SCD workers manufacturing infrastructure to support developing and producing next-generation infrared sensors, September 1, 2025.

Supporting IDF needs: Israel's first nonprofit defense-tech hardware incubator launches in Tel Aviv

The Sandbox was designed to create defense companies to help and serve those who lost the most during and in the wake of October 7.

The launch of nonprofit The Sandbox at Startup Nation Central's Tel Aviv headquarters.

Elbit Systems awarded $1.6b. European defense contract over five-year period

The contract includes both tactical long-range artillery-rocket systems and drones, as well as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance electronic warfare systems.

Elbit Systems' Hermes 900 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is displayed during the Singapore Airshow at Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore February 21, 2024.

KPMG acquires Israeli tech company Q.V. in million-NIS bid to strengthen competitive advantage

Q.V. is an Israeli technology company that specializes in advanced, AI-powered solutions on SAP infrastructure for large enterprises.

KPMG’s Millennium Tower in Tel Aviv.

Young Israeli innovators showcase military-inspired tech at Rishon Lezion innovation event

Approximately 200 students participated in "Shark Day," a youth innovation showcase aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and creative thinking among future tech leaders.


Israel unveils AI-powered ‘horizon scan’ mechanism at Expo 2025 Osaka

The Senior "Horizon Line" Division of Israel's Innovation, Science, and Technology Ministry hosted a specialized conference at the world's fair to present its "Horizon Scan" mechanism

 An illustrative image of artificial intelligence.