Merav Davidovits

Col. (ret.) Merav Davidovits brings over 20 years of experience in Israel’s defense and technology sectors, combining military leadership, international cooperation, and expertise in innovation. A retired Air Force Colonel, she served as Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) representative in Washington, managing US-Israel missile defense cooperation for Arrow, David’s Sling, and Iron Dome. After her military service, Merav held senior roles in the defense industry, including as senior director at Elbit Systems, leading major C4ISR and AI programs, and as CTO in the Prime Minister's Office, overseeing technology investment and innovation. Today, she is a member of the advisory team at Aurelius, a DefenseTech venture fund that identifies and supports start-ups advancing security technologies. Merav is also a member of the Dvorah Forum, a network of women leaders in security and foreign affairs.
US Sailors prepare to stage ordnance on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, Feb. 28, 2026.

Drones, AI, cyber show why warfare has entered a dangerous new era - opinion

Most analysts are watching geopolitics, while the more important issue is architecture.

MARCH 16, 2026
AI and Economy.

AI, defense-tech, and the coming power crunch - opinion

Modern defense power is being redefined by a new triad: chips, infrastructure, and kilowatts.

JANUARY 19, 2026
IBM Q System One Quantum Computer at the Consumer Electronic Show CES 2020.

Quantum technology and defense: No longer science fiction

Quantum is a strategic imperative and the countries and defense organizations that are investing in it today, will own tomorrow

NOVEMBER 12, 2025

Is space the next frontier for digital infrastructure?

When engineers think about where to place the next generation of data centers, space seems almost tailor-made for the challenge

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
Cargo space craft and Earth.

Israel’s next strategic bet is Deep Tech, not just AI

Deep Tech creates technologies that form the backbone of national defense and industrial sovereignty

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
Semiconductor chips are seen on a circuit board of a computer in this illustration picture taken February 25, 2022.

Why Israel's pursuit of perfect weapons is losing to enemies with 'good enough' - opinion

Israel must become more agile — not by dropping standards, but by distinguishing what truly requires “boutique” engineering from what demands scale and speed.

AUGUST 18, 2025
Military agent working in control room, using software on tablet, analyzing aerial reconnaissance data.