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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

How an Israeli became a billionare with a small investment in military equipment

Arith Industries, led by controlling shareholder Tzvi Levy, has seen its stock skyrocket and market value reach $572 million, fueled by increased defense contracts amid global conflicts and rising geopolitical tensions

Amir Prager | 04.28.25

Plasan's All-Terrain Electric Mission Module

Meet the Israeli robotic system set to transform warfare

Developed by Plasan in Israel’s north, the ATeMM robotic system is redefining battlefield mobility, reducing risks for soldiers and increasing operational efficiency

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 02.20.25

Elbit to supply Air Force with electronic warfare systems worth $80 million

Israeli defense company set to supply military with self-defense suites made for F-16I Sufa fighter jets aimed to combat a variety of threats

Navit Zomer | 01.27.25

Israeli defense stocks outpace market by 400% amid war

Since October 7 war began, shares of 16 defense firms on Tel Aviv Stock Exchange jump average of 120%; despite Elbit Systems’ market cap being 3 times larger than all others combined, it recorded sector’s lowest return, tied to order backlog growth

Yaniv Rahimi | 12.16.24

'We’re not a trendy startup of Unit 8200 veterans writing code'

Israeli firm SpearUAV secures $20 million contract to supply loitering munitions to foreign country; its compact UAVs can be mounted on APCs, tanks or even carried by soldiers, using AI to locate pre-defined targets

Navit Zomer | 12.15.24

Israel to ease defense export rules, opening local market to new international buyers

Defense Ministry plans to grant Israeli defense firms access to dozens of new markets by repealing laws that complicate export processes, aiming to remove red tape and boost global competitiveness of Israel’s defense industry

Yuval Azulay/Calcalist | 12.03.24

Elbit Systems sees 30% hike in sales in Q3 2024

Israeli defense firm's net profit soars to $100 million, exceeding forecasts; company attributes success to high quality of weapons systems and country's needs in war

Navit Zomer | 11.19.24

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