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ג'באליה רצועה רצועת עזה חיילים לוחמים צה"ל פשיטה

Israel’s defense AI ambitions caught in the crossfire of U.S. chip policy

27.01.25|Yuval Azulay

Biden’s export restrictions put Israel’s cutting-edge military innovations to the test.

Elron Ventures appoints Yaniv Shnieder as CEO

“Yaniv’s rich deep-tech and defense-tech expertise aligns with our goals, leading Elron towards the next stage of growth,” said Lisya Bahar-Manoah, Chairperson of Elron and Managing Partner at Arieli Group.

Revealense appoints Dr. Yacov Bengo as Head of Defense

The Major General (Res.) will lead the company's defense operations, managing relationships with militaries, governments, intelligence agencies, and defense industries worldwide.

קו יצור פגזים ומרגמות ב מפעל ב חיפה של אלביט מערכות

Israel strengthens defense independence with billion-shekel Elbit deal

07.01.25|Yuval Azulay

New factory for raw materials aims to reduce reliance on imports and ensure IDF readiness.

בצלאל מכליס מנכל אלביט מערכות

"Imagine an F-16 pilot identifies a threat and launches a laser beam at the speed of light. This is a revolution"

30.12.24|Yuval Azulay

Elbit Systems CEO Bezhalel Machlis discusses the transformative potential of battlefield lasers, the challenges of scaling up production during wartime, and the global demand driving Israel's defense industry to new heights.

אייל זמיר מנכ"ל משרד הביטחון

"A country that does not invest in AI today will be left far behind on the battlefield of tomorrow"

10.12.24|Yuval Azulay

Director General of the Ministry of Defense Eyal Zamir, added: “AI will enable the operation of mixed combat units—soldiers and unmanned systems, or even fully autonomous units capable of making independent decisions.”

מפעל המתכת ביוקנעם 91 של חברת אלביט מערכות

Israel to relax arms export rules amid surging global demand

04.12.24|Yuval Azulay

New policies aim to boost defense sales amid increasing demand for modern combat systems, including those that have proven their effectiveness in the wars in Gaza and Lebanon.

טיל Rampage של אלביט מערכות

Elbit Systems’ Israeli sales surge amid multi-front war

19.11.24|Yuval Azulay

Defense giant doubles local market sales, accelerates production, and eyes record-breaking order backlog. Elbit CEO criticizes French defense policy, calling restrictions “brutal and hypocritical.”

הקברניט שכבות הגנה יירוט חץ טילים 10

The war machine: Israel’s defense industry thrives amid historic demand

02.10.24|Yuval Azulay

As global militaries rearm, Israel’s weapons manufacturers face record orders and political hurdles.

מטוס קרב מטוסי קרב F-15 חיל האוויר

Israel secures $6 billion F-15 deal as Air Force modernization continues

03.09.24|Yuval Sade

Finance Committee approves crucial funding for advanced fighter jets, completing a $9 billion defense upgrade that also included $3 billion towards an F-35 squadron.

טיל משגר ברק 8 תעשייה אווירית

Israel’s hidden treasure: unclaimed defense dividends amidst economic crisis

21.08.24|Yuval Azulay

Why billions in profits from Rafael and IAI are lying idle while the nation faces financial turmoil.

טיל יירוט חץ 3 התעשייה האווירית

Israel’s arms industry profits soar as wars fuel billion-dollar contracts

18.08.24|Yuval Azulay

With conflicts intensifying, Israeli defense companies see record orders, boosting the country’s military-industrial complex.

מטוס אף 35 חמקן F35 בישראל 35 F-35 f

Israel’s Air Force takes a quantum leap with $20 billion US arms deal

16.08.24|Yuval Azulay

New F-15AI fighter jets to enhance operational readiness against Iran and regional threats.

More acquisitions in Israel... and double profits in the defense tech sector?

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מערכת הפעלה רובוטית לרחפנים של אקסטנד

The biggest global VCs are secretly battling over Israeli defense-tech startups

15.08.24|Sophie Shulman

The vision is becoming reality: reservists returning from the battlefield are establishing defense tech startups, and unlike in the past, the VC industry is rising to the occasion. Global venture capital leaders have arrived in Israel, closing a series of under-the-radar investment rounds. The hot name: Kela, which just completed a Seed round with Sequoia and has already secured a commitment for another round of funding from Lux.

חץ דורבן מערכת הגנה של תע"ש אלביט

Elbit secures $130M contract for Iron Fist defense systems

08.08.24|Yuval Azulay

The Iron Fist is an active defense system that provides perimeter protection for APCs. The buyer, BAE Systems Hägglunds, intends to install it on CV-90 APCs that will be supplied to a country in Central Europe.

Soldiers are getting an XR boost for training on the battleground

05.08.24|James Spiro

Combatica’s next-gen XR training tool offers the best glimpse yet at how virtual reality will change our lives

תותח אטמוס של אלביט מערכות

Israel purchasing another $340 million-worth of ammunition from Elbit

04.08.24|Yuval Azulay

As part of the transaction, Elbit Systems will construct a new factory for the production of armaments in the industrial area it is establishing in the Negev. The new facility is expected to open at the end of the year, and its primary production activities will be managed from there.

Israeli defense tech map

Mapping Israel's defense tech landscape

“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.

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