Anna Ahronheim

Anna Ahronheim is the editor for Defense & Tech by The Jerusalem Post . With a keen interest in the Middle East, terrorism, and terrorist groups, she moved from Canada to Israel and received her MA in Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security at the Interdisciplinary Center of Herzilya, Israel. She started her career at i24News before moving to The Jerusalem Post where she was the military reporter.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Marseille Mayor Benoit Payan enter the city hall which was recently vandalized, in Marseille, France, October 26, 2026.

France reimposes restrictions on Israeli defense firms at Euronaval 2026

Covenant's Anthem while in flight

Israel pushes to boost domestic arms production as Defense Ministry chief Baram visits Covenant

Portrait of a female researcher standing before a quantum computer. (Ilustrative)

AI could accelerate quantum computing breakthrough, Bank of America strategist says


Australia considering Iron Dome's Tamir interceptor for missile defense

The tender issued by the country’s Defense Ministry in mid-October wants a “proven” off-the-shelf system

Launchers carrying Tamir interceptors from the Iron Dome system were seen recently during their first deployment beyond the US mainland, as part of a US military exercise on Guam.

Switzerland looking at Barak MX, SAMP/T NG for missile defense

Switzerland is upgrading it's missile defenses 'due to the deteriorating geopolitical situation.'

The Barak MX is manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)

Israeli AI start-up NanoCo brings governance and security to enterprise AI agents

With 30,000+ GitHub stars and fresh funding, Israeli startup NanoCo is helping enterprises deploy AI agents securely, without sacrificing control or privacy.

Cybersecurity global dominance.

Intel agrees to buy Classiq in biggest Israeli acquisition since Mobileye

The US chipmaker signed an agreement to buy the Israeli quantum software company, reportedly for $2.2b, in a bid to offer both quantum hardware and software.

Intel offices in Kiryat Gat. October 27, 2025.

Israeli defense tech M&A surges to $3.26 billion in first half of 2026

Israeli technology has proven its effectiveness and ability to adapt on the battlefield and have attracted increased interest from international buyers

Defense tech innovation.

As drone threat grows, Magos expands commercial security capabilities

The Israeli tech company is extending its ground-surveillance expertise to aerial threats, emphasizing accuracy, integration, and cost-effective coverage.

Magos' counter drone system

Thailand receives IWI's ARBEL anti-drone solution

The anti-drone system was integrated onto existing rifles; Thailand approved a $104.4 million defense fund for new weapons

Arbel system

Denmark to purchase long-range air and ground precision missiles 

The Nordic country will be acquiring Kongsberg's Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) for their F-35 stealth fighters and Covenant's Anthem missile

Covenant's Anthem while in flight

Investors turn to Israel’s battle-tested defense-tech start-ups as funding hits record $40.8b.

Investments are pouring into military and dual-use technologies at unprecedented levels due to rising military spending and demand for autonomous systems and deployable battlefield technologies.

Israeli defense technologies come with a stamp of actually working in real time, says Leshem. Her company, Protego, has invested in drones with AI operating systems developed by Israeli start-up XTEND

Inside Wild West's vision for armed robotics

The Texas-based defense-tech start-up is developing lightweight weapons, munitions, and software for autonomous platforms, with its first operational deployment expected in Israel later this year

'There will be more humanoids than soldiers on the battlefield, and they need special arms just for them,' Wild West Systems CEO David Franco