Finland, Israel quietly extend defense agreement for 10 years
The agreement was signed in 2024, during the height of the war in Gaza, and despite strong criticism from Finnish opposition
Defense & Tech
Chinese fighter jet based on Israeli design sold to Muslim-majority Uzbekistan
Castelion raises $1 billion to accelerate US hypersonic weapons production
The war with Iran will not be won through airstrikes, so what's left? - opinion
Autonomous AI-powered drone tech detects and reports fires, test launched by five-way partnership
As global warming and wildfires intensify, governmental and tech partners race to develop an AI-powered drone system that detects and reports fires within minutes.
Israel aims to build its own stealth fighter jets, autonomous combat aircraft, senior official says
A senior Israeli official says the country is ready to develop homegrown stealth jets and unmanned combat aircraft as part of a push to reduce reliance on US aid
The war over Hormuz must not replace the fight against a nuclear Iran - opinion
Tehran is stalling as Washington wavers. And Israel is watching the Hormuz drama eclipse the real fight: stopping a nuclear Iran.
Electronics company ESC BAZ presents border protection, defense technology to IDF officials
The systems and technological innovations were developed based on the lessons of October 7 and conclusions drawn from three years of fighting.
Israeli defense tech companies combine AI detection with autonomous net interception
Axon Vision and ParaZero introduce a modular counter‑drone architecture blending AI detection with autonomous net‑based interception.
XTEND expands in Europe with Latvia's Atlas, adding thousands of robotic platforms to portfolio
With Atlas merger, XTEND boosts its autonomous systems portfolio and strengthens support for NATO and EU partners.
Autonomous Guard expands Asian presence as regional drone threats accelerate
Counter‑UAS demand spikes in Asia as Autonomous Guard lands a $400K Skybeam order for real‑time drone detection and interception.
Everyone's watching AI, but the real defense-tech boom is elsewhere - opinion
AI may cut thousands of jobs, but defense tech can’t hire fast enough
New Greek air defense deal reflects its growing regional alliance against Turkey - analysis
Greece will procure a multi-layered air defense system from Israel for around euro 3.5 billion, which will be integrated into its Achilles Shield defense system.
Elbit eyes converting vessels into drone carriers
The Israeli company proposes to take 9-12 Hermes 650 UAVs, and adapt existing naval platforms to operate them including the deck, control systems and mission management.
