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Israeli defense tech map

Mapping Israel's defense tech landscape

25.07.24|CTech
“As the global security landscape continues to shift, Israel's defense industry is well-positioned to address the challenges and seize the opportunities presented,” said Giora Shaked, CBO at Startup Nation Central.
כנס IPM לידר שוקי הון ברנדן דילון שותף וראש תחום אשראי ושוקי הון Veritas Capital

“The U.S. government is the largest tech investor in the world. More than all venture capital combined.”

18.07.24|James Spiro
Veritas Capital’s Brendan Dillon made the remarks when discussing the intersection of government and technology at the Israel Private Markets Summit. 
 כנס IPM לידר שוקי הון נפתלי בנט ראש ממשלת ישראל לשעבר וידאו

Naftali Bennett: "We have an amazing nation, but institutional Israel needs to restart itself"

17.07.24|Amir Perger
The former prime minister addressed the state of the country since October 7 at the Israel Leader Capital Markets’ Israel Private Markets Summit, criticizing governmental dysfunction and spending in the nine months since October 7
הקברניט כטב"מ חיזבאללה מלחמת עזה

Hezbollah's suicide drones zero in on Israel's weapons industry

24.06.24|Yuval Azulay
Hezbollah continues to demonstrate that its target bank in Israel is extensive, diverse, and well within its reach. This is particularly concerning for the defense system, as it impacts the availability of armaments crucial for the IDF to sustain a prolonged campaign.
Amit Pilowsky Key1

The stage is set for a defense tech revolution

23.06.24|Amit Pilowsky
“The geopolitical climate, soaring military budgets, and the need for innovation in modern warfare are setting the stage for a defense tech revolution,” writes Amit Pilowsky, Co-Founder and Partner at Key1 Capital 
Edge 21/6

Breaking down how Israeli arms exports hit an all-time high

21.06.24|Elihay Vidal
Also on our AI-native show: Chegg is shutting down its Israel operations, laying off entire workforce, and Insightec raises $150 million six months after cutting 20% of its staff.
טיל  יירוט חץ 3 התעשייה האווירית

Israeli arms exports hit $13 billion all-time high in 2023

17.06.24|Yuval Azulay
This is the third year in a row that the sales record has been broken, despite international pressure amid war 
Edge of Tech 29.5

How are small defense firms benefiting from war-driven massive investments?

29.05.24|Elihay Vidal
Also on our AI-native show: How are wearable devices allowing doctors to better diagnose patients, and Elon Musk's xAI nets $6 billion in latest funding frenzy
תותח אטמוס של חברת אלביט

Israel’s Elbit accelerates work on high-power laser weapon systems as order backlog crosses record $20B

28.05.24|Yuval Azulay
The defense company’s sales in the first quarter were approximately $1.55 billion, marking an 11% increase year-on-year. Rafael’s "Iron Beam" laser system is expected to reach maturity next year, and Elbit's El-Op company is developing a laser weapon for aircrafts
תותח אטמוס של אלביט מערכות

Could international backlash threaten future deals for Israel's defense giants?

05.05.24|Yuval Azulay
The continuation of the war and the undermining of Israel's international status are harming the marketing operations of the defense industries
תותח אטמוס של אלביט מערכות

Israel's Elbit strikes $150-200M deal with Brazilian army amid President's genocide accusations

01.05.24|Yuval Azulay
Despite the President of Brazil's accusations against Israel, his army has decided to purchase 36 new ATMOS self-propelled guns from the Israeli defense giant
Tomer Landesman

Guardians of innovation: The rise of Israel’s civilian defense-tech

23.04.24|Tomer Landesman
“It's time for the Israeli private high-tech sector to double down on its already existing talent and expertise in the defense sector, and assume a more prominent role in the global private civil defense sector,” writes Tomer Landesman, Investor at Pitango Growth
פנאי מורי ארקין

AI-powered monitoring startup Odysight.ai targeting Nasdaq IPO this year

04.03.24|Yuval Azulay
The Israeli company’s intelligent monitoring systems utilize advanced computer vision and AI capabilities to provide continuous, real-time monitoring of critical, hard-to-access aircraft components
Ares עמדת נשק בלתי מאוישת אלביט מערכות

Elbit Systems awarded $600 million contract to supply Australian army with systems for IFVs

26.02.24|CTech
This project aims to deliver advanced protection, fighting capabilities and a sensor suite to the Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) the Australian army is acquiring from South Korean company Hanwha
Iron Dome כיפת ברזל

Israeli missiles, spy gear and drones in high demand at air show amid war

23.02.24|Reuters
The Israeli ministry of defense and 11 of its defense contractors attended Asia's largest aerospace and defense gathering in Singapore, including Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Rafael and Elbit
אלביט מערכות רדיו לצבא שבדיה

Elbit Systems lands $300 million contract to supply armored vehicle systems to European customer

20.02.24|CTech
The Israeli defense company said it will supply weapon, reconnaissance, driving, and situational awareness systems for approximately 230 armored vehicles
בניין אלביט מערכות ב חיפה

Japan's Itochu severs ties with Elbit amid Gaza war

05.02.24|Reuters
Itochu Aviation, Elbit Systems and Nippon Aircraft Supply signed a strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding (MoU) in March 2023