Defense industry
Skapion set for autonomous counter-swarm live-fire test
Skapion executives said potential customers are already being brought into the testing process and will evaluate the system during live-fire events and subsequent operational assessments.
UVision moves beyond loitering munitions with sensor-to-strike network
Are US, Israel racing to deploy space-based lasers or orbital weapons first? - analysis
Israel confirms purchase of 12 Apache 'Echo' helicopters in major Boeing defense deal
With defense-tech investment surging, INNOFENSE Cohort 7 opens
INNOFENSE is part of SOSA’s broader work connecting governments, defense organizations, industry leaders, start-ups, and investors to accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies.
IAI, SIG SAUER test Israeli drone armed with machine gun in live-fire trial
SIG SAUER’s M250 airborne light machine gun can be configured to carry 200 rounds and has a targeting range of 400-600 meters at an altitude of 200 m
The next generation of Israeli entrepreneurs is in defense tech - opinion
Israel’s top young founders aren’t chasing software unicorns. They’re racing into defense tech, where urgency, ambition and national purpose now collide.
Netanyahu outlined Oct. 7 attack in meeting six years prior, former Shin Bet official says - report
Former Shin Bet Official Ilan Segev recalled Netanyahu's passivity in the years leading up to October 7, saying that when faced with a decision, he would respond with "maintain readiness."
Israel's defense ministry opens first ever pavilion at Marrakech Airshow 2026
Eight Israeli defense companies showcased combat-proven drones, AI-powered robotics, and advanced communications systems at a Moroccan defense exhibition under the Abraham Accords.
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.
Ammunition Hill hero and defense innovator Yaki Hetz passes away at age 80
Hetz (Haimovitch) was 21 when he fought at Ammunition Hill, becoming one of the figures most closely associated with the historic battle for Jerusalem's liberation.
Three years after October 7: How crisis rewired Israel’s defense tech ecosystem - analysis
Israel’s October 7 shock forged a defense tech machine that’s faster, harder, and mission‑driven. But the real test is whether it can endure beyond war.
US defense funding paths for Israeli tech: Navigating the Pentagon’s innovation gateways - opinion
Israeli defense tech is surging, and the Pentagon is opening doors. Here’s how startups can tap US funding, testing, and procurement pathways to scale fast.
'The picture of manpower': IDF reports defense accomplishments three years into war
Three years since October 7, the IDF has struck nearly 100,000 targets, eliminated a swath of high-ranking terrorist officials, and expanded security efforts throughout all of its divisions.
