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A shell equipped with Aryt Industries fuze

Institutional investors blast defense giant over subsidiary IPO plan after sharp stock drop

Major shareholders say Aryt Industries structured offering to favor controlling owner and distance investors from core asset, while company argues move will help Reshef Technologies grow globally and keep strategic control in-house

Golan Hazani, Calcalist | 12.04.25

Defense giant moves toward largest 2025 offering on Tel Aviv exchange

Aryt Industries moves to float subsidiary Reshef Technologies at a 4.3 billion-shekel valuation, aiming to fund expanded production of electronic fuzes as the fast-growing defense supplier posts surging revenues and a billion-shekel order book

Golan Hazani, Calcalist | 12.04.25

UAE bars Israeli firms from Dubai defense expo after Qatar strike

Gulf state bans Israeli defense firms from the Dubai Airshow in a direct rebuke over Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, citing 'security concerns'

Yossi Yehoshua | 09.10.25

UK defense EXPO ban on Israel marks looming threats for defense industry

Opinion: Decision to bar Israeli defense officials from a major arms fair in a symbolic rebuke over Gaza risks alienating leading defense companies from Europe as worldwide demand continues to skyrocket

Avi Kalo | 09.07.25

Israel 5 years from laser defense to shoot down Iranian missiles, executive says

Elbit Systems executive says breakthrough in laser interception has already been made, with production now the focus; system, designed to defend against Iranian missile threats at lower cost than existing systems, could reshape Israel’s security

Tomer Hadar, Calcalist | 09.04.25

Israel boosts military armored vehicle production with $1.3 billion plan

Authorities approve billion-dollar plan to boost production of advanced tanks and armored vehicles, aiming to replenish and modernize IDF’s fleet after extensive use in war

Yuval Azulay/Calcalist | 08.20.25

Elbit Systems secures $260 million deal to equip German Air Force

Israeli defense firm set to equip German Air Force A400M transport planes with its advanced DIRCM missile defense systems, enhancing protection against infrared-guided threats

Navit Zomer | 07.28.25

Israeli drone startup Xtend secures $70 million Series B amid global demand

Company cements role in defense industry with IDF, US Army contracts; opens Florida plant, raises funds to boost battle-tested drone output

Tal Shahaf | 07.16.25

This Israeli startup sees underground. It might also stop terror tunnels

Fresh off a $96M Series B, Exodigo doubles its valuation to $700M; its AI-powered underground mapping is aiding global megaprojects like California’s bullet train, while quietly brushing against military realities the company prefers not to discuss

Tal Shahaf | 07.16.25

Israeli reservists power surge in battlefield-tech startups amid Gaza war and global demand

With war-tested innovations and fresh VC backing, Israeli defence startups are scaling fast—piloting in Ukraine, drawing U.S. interest and eyeing Europe as NATO boosts spending

Reuters | 07.08.25

High-tech is enlisting: Defense becomes Israel’s hottest tech sector

Israel’s defense industry has thrived in recent years, attracting more and more talent from the civilian high-tech sector; positive trend raises questions about the future of Israeli high-tech

Moran Chamsi | 06.28.25

יורש העצר של סעודיה מוחמד בן סלמאן עם אמיר קטאר תמים בן חמד אאל ת'אני ב ריאד

Report: Netanyahu authorized covert defense exports to Qatar

Despite no diplomatic ties, Israeli firms Elbit, Rafael and IAI signed high-value arms deals with Qatar—allegedly approved by the Defense Ministry and Netanyahu—using a foreign intermediary

Ynetnews | 06.10.25

Israel's defense exports break record again, reaching $14.8 billion in 2024

Defense Ministry notes that 54% of arms exports were directed to European countries, many of which have been increasing military spending in response to the prolonged war between Russia and Ukraine

Calcalist | 06.04.25

תיעוד מעיני התותחן בלחימת חטיבות האש של חיל התותחנים ברצועת עזה

Israel’s defense industry at a crossroads

Analysis: Facing wartime strain and global pressure, Israeli defense leaders urge a shift toward industrial independence to secure national resilience, stabilize the economy and ensure military readiness amid growing foreign supply-chain risks

Liron Topaz | 05.25.25

ניסוי שיגור מיירטי מערכת הגנה אווירית ברק MX תוצרת התעשייה האווירית

Israeli defense industry tracks Kashmir crisis as India-Pakistan tensions simmer

The military clash between India and Pakistan remains limited for now but carries the risk of rapid escalation; as one of the world’s largest arms importers, India maintains deep strategic ties with all major Israeli defense firms

Yuval Azulay, Calcalist | 05.09.25