Col. (Res) Ryan Gity

Ryan Gity (Col. Ret.) is the CEO of G2, a deep-tech AI startup, and currently serves as Secretary and Member of Israel’s National Committee for Artificial Intelligence Strategy. He previously served as Secretary of the Nagel Committee for defense budgeting and future force structure planning under Prime Minister Netanyahu. Col. (Ret.) Gity concluded a 22-year career at the Directorate of Defense Research and Development (MAFAT), the Israeli DARPA, where he held senior leadership roles in autonomy, AI, and strategic planning. He holds an M.Sc. in Systems Engineering from the Technion and a B.Sc. in Electro-Optics and Applied Physics Engineering from the Jerusalem College of Technology.
Munich Security Conference 2026

Munich, defense, and edge technology- opinion

NATO members in Europe are already on an upward trajectory, and current projections suggest that European defense spending could approach roughly €800 billion annually

FEBRUARY 17, 2026
STEM education is a national security issue

Israel’s security depends on tech education - opinion

Israel’s tech future is being decided in eighth grade, but declining STEM performance now threatens the nation’s security, economy, and technological edge.

JANUARY 5, 2026
Map of the Middle East

Israel secures status as 'security brain of the Middle East' amid new defense alliances - opinion

Despite political pressures, the Abraham Accords endure, forming a security network that, alongside MEAD, is reshaping the region. Israel must now manage competing global and regional interests.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025

Global tension is reshaping alliances, and Israel is positioned to shape global stability - opinion

What is Israel's role in this new era? What are the trends and drivers?

NOVEMBER 4, 2025
Russian soldiers, who were involved in the country's military campaign in Ukraine, march in columns during a parade on Victory Day, marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2025.

From the Startup Nation to the AI Nation

The global race in artificial intelligence is not determined by the brightest scientists - it requires building the smartest nation.

OCTOBER 6, 2025
Artificial Intelligence Illustration

A commander's dilemma: When old doctrines collapse, hybrid thinking prevails - opinion

When doctrine fails under urban combat conditions, commanders must adapt in real time. Hybrid thinking, merging tactical improvisation with scalable technology, is mission-critical.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, September 1, 2025.

While we built work plans, terror mastered technology implementation - opinion

Whoever controls technological innovation controls the battlefield. 

AUGUST 15, 2025
A Shahed 129 drone, on exhibition in Tehran, 2019; illustrative.

Artificial intelligence on the battlefield in 2025

In 2025, artificial intelligence isn't just analyzing threats; it's making split-second decisions, coordinating drone swarms, and reshaping warfare

JULY 20, 2025
Modern warfare is smart warfare