Defense & Tech https://www.jpost.com www.jpost.com © 1995 - 2026 The Jerusalem Post. All rights reserved. RSSFeeds https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-904791 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_1366,w_2048/733005' alt='Defense Ministry Director-General, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram. (photo credit: ISRAEL DEFENSE MINISTRY)' title='Defense Ministry Director-General, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram. (photo credit: ISRAEL DEFENSE MINISTRY)' /><br />Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram told industry leaders that Israel aims to expand domestic production, innovation, and defense exports.<br /> ISRAEL DEFENSE MINISTRY Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:43:09 GMT Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:57:14 GMT 904791 N False BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN False Defense Ministry,startup,Australia,New Zealand,israel defense news,Israel - Australia relations,defense industry,Defense Tech 172 Defense Ministry officials discuss strategy for munitions independence https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-904752 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_4002,w_6000/732963' alt='An aircraft takes off near a no-entry sign at Rome's Fiumicino airport, as European airlines monitor higher jet fuel costs and supply concerns amid the Iran war, in Fiumicino, Italy, June 6, 2026 (photo credit: REUTERS/MATTEO MINNELLA)' title='An aircraft takes off near a no-entry sign at Rome's Fiumicino airport, as European airlines monitor higher jet fuel costs and supply concerns amid the Iran war, in Fiumicino, Italy, June 6, 2026 (photo credit: REUTERS/MATTEO MINNELLA)' /><br />According to the Italian newspaper Il Messaggero, the ruling effectively removes two Israeli defense companies from one of Italy’s most strategically important civilian infrastructure projects.<br /> REUTERS/MATTEO MINNELLA Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:17:39 GMT Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:17:39 GMT 904752 N False BY THE MEDIA LINE STAFF False Italy,drone,Rafael Advanced Defense Systems,The Media Line,defense industry,Defense Tech 172 Italy removes Israeli companies, including Rafael, from counter-drone project https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-904715 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_2001,w_3000/728675' alt='A member of the Lava Unmanned Systems Regiment, Norman, poses for a photograph with a Bulava strike drone, a kamikaze UAV capable of carrying a 3.5-kilogram payload with a range of up to 100 kilometers in Kharkiv region, Ukraine. (photo credit: Diego Fedele/Getty Images)' title='A member of the Lava Unmanned Systems Regiment, Norman, poses for a photograph with a Bulava strike drone, a kamikaze UAV capable of carrying a 3.5-kilogram payload with a range of up to 100 kilometers in Kharkiv region, Ukraine. (photo credit: Diego Fedele/Getty Images)' /><br />Estonia is redirecting €500M from armored vehicles to drones, aiming to become a global unmanned‑systems leader as Russia escalates hybrid threats along NATO’s eastern flank.<br /> Diego Fedele/Getty Images Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:18:42 GMT Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:18:42 GMT 904715 N False BY DR. DORON FELDMAN False drone,War,Estonia,Ukraine-Russia War,defense industry,Defense Tech 172 Estonia’s drone gamble is rewriting NATO’s frontline defense - opinion https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-904711 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_2444,w_3500/541177' alt=' VISITORS VIEW a model of the Arrow 3 interceptor missile on display at an aerospace conference in Jerusalem. (photo credit: BAZ RATNER/REUTERS)' title=' VISITORS VIEW a model of the Arrow 3 interceptor missile on display at an aerospace conference in Jerusalem. (photo credit: BAZ RATNER/REUTERS)' /><br />Since its inception in the 1980’s, the development of the program has been led by the Defense Ministry, through the IMDO and Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D).<br /> BAZ RATNER/REUTERS Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:56:12 GMT Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:56:12 GMT 904711 N False BY LEO FEIERBERG BETTER False Defense Ministry,iran war scenario,Arrow-3,missiles,Operation Rising Lion,Defense Tech,Operation Lion's Roar 172 Israel successfully tests Arrow system as defense upgrades accelerate https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-904694 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_5014,w_7518/727380' alt='IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir attends the graduation ceremony of an IDF officers’ course in southern Israel, June 25, 2026; Illustrative. (photo credit: FLASH90)' title='IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir attends the graduation ceremony of an IDF officers’ course in southern Israel, June 25, 2026; Illustrative. (photo credit: FLASH90)' /><br />IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir asserted that in order to advance, the military must deepen its force development efforts, plan at least three years ahead, and adjust its budgets accordingly.<br /> FLASH90 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:11:31 GMT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:11:31 GMT 904694 N False BY AMIR BOHBOT False Israel,IDF,Eyal Zamir,Defense Tech 172 Zamir holds meeting with General Staff Forum on building IDF https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-904561 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_1961,w_3582/730949' alt='Smoke billows from a warehouse, after deadly Ukrainian drone attacks, as per regional governors, in Elektrostal, Moscow Region, Russia, July 18, 2026, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. (photo credit: SOCIAL MEDIA VIA REUTERS)' title='Smoke billows from a warehouse, after deadly Ukrainian drone attacks, as per regional governors, in Elektrostal, Moscow Region, Russia, July 18, 2026, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. (photo credit: SOCIAL MEDIA VIA REUTERS)' /><br />Fire Point aims to produce a ballistic interceptor for less than €1 million ($1.2 million) per missile, Terekh said - a quarter to a sixth of the cost of a Patriot. <br /> SOCIAL MEDIA VIA REUTERS Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:54:35 GMT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:54:35 GMT 904561 N False BY REUTERS False missile attacks,ballistic missile,Ukraine-Russia War,defense industry,Defense Tech 172 Fire Point starts to integrate European tech into missile defense system https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-904501 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_854,w_1280/708587' alt='Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet in Jerusalem, February 26, 2026. (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)' title='Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet in Jerusalem, February 26, 2026. (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)' /><br />India ranks second in the world's defense importers after Ukraine, and the subcontinent is the most prominent customer of Israel's defense industries<br /> YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:32:16 GMT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:03:07 GMT 904501 N False BY DEAN SHMUEL ELMAS/GLOBES/TNS False Defense Ministry,India,India Israel relations,israeli exports,weapons sales,Defense Tech 172 India shipped 2,596 arms consignments to Israel, report says https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-904486 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_4000,w_6000/725895' alt='People hold a giant Israeli national flag at the Western Wall in Jerusalem Old City, on the eve of Jerusalem Day, May 14, 2026. (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)' title='People hold a giant Israeli national flag at the Western Wall in Jerusalem Old City, on the eve of Jerusalem Day, May 14, 2026. (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)' /><br />With hundreds of new start-ups, Israel’s growing defense-tech scene is heavily concentrated in central Israel.<br /> YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:52:59 GMT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:52:59 GMT 904486 N False BY ANNA AHRONHEIM False Defense Ministry,Jerusalem,israeli innovation,Defense Tech 172 Jerusalem establishes new accelerator to expand role in Israel’s defense tech https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-904462 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_3127,w_4690/732573' alt='Former Mossad Director David Barnea attends an event at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, June 14, 2026. (photo credit: CHAIM GOLDBERG/FLASH90)' title='Former Mossad Director David Barnea attends an event at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, June 14, 2026. (photo credit: CHAIM GOLDBERG/FLASH90)' /><br />Ondas stated that Barnea will work with entities in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, where investments in autonomous defense systems are increasing.<br /> CHAIM GOLDBERG/FLASH90 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:16:01 GMT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:11:52 GMT 904462 N False BY GOLDIE KATZ False Mossad,intelligence,David Barnea,defense industry,Defense Tech 172 Barnea joins Ondas Inc. defense technology company https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-904435 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_2925,w_5200/719039' alt='A networked battlefield (photo credit: Shutterstock AI)' title='A networked battlefield (photo credit: Shutterstock AI)' /><br />From intelligent headquarters to the autonomous tactical edge- how artificial intelligence is reshaping modern warfare <br /> Shutterstock AI Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:16:53 GMT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:45:59 GMT 904435 N False BY MAJ.-GEN. (RES.) SAAR TZUR False Defense Ministry,israeli innovation,Artificial intelligence,War,Ukraine-Russia War,AI and Machine Learning,Defense Tech 172 The age of AI warfare has arrived, and speed will determine victory https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-904276 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_2000,w_3000/726620' alt='Anduril at a border defense tech expo (photo credit: REUTERS)' title='Anduril at a border defense tech expo (photo credit: REUTERS)' /><br />GotFriends found that defense-tech startups are expanding recruitment and raising salaries as other technology companies cut staff and restructure around AI.<br /> REUTERS Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:44:53 GMT Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:44:53 GMT 904276 N False BY MEYTAL VAIZBERG/GLOBES/TNS False high tech,Artificial intelligence,AI,defense industry,Artificial Intelligence Impact,Defense Tech 172 As AI hits software sector, defense-tech flourishes https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-904227 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_1067,w_1600/732247' alt='Drone integrating VTOL & APUS 25 tech undergoes test flight. (photo credit: BOAZ LEVY)' title='Drone integrating VTOL & APUS 25 tech undergoes test flight. (photo credit: BOAZ LEVY)' /><br />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.<br /> BOAZ LEVY Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:18:49 GMT Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:40:42 GMT 904227 N False BY AZRIEL MOSKOWITZ False Technion-Israel Institute of Technology,fire,the technion israel,Artificial intelligence,wildfires,Israel Aerospace Industries,drone,Heatwave,israel innovation authority,Israel Fire and Rescue Authority 172 Five-way collaboration launches AI-powered firefighting drone for test flight https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-904116 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_4000,w_6000/678321' alt='Loyal Wingman drone from Boeing supporting fighters in 3D illustration. (photo credit: Shutterstock/Mike Mareen)' title='Loyal Wingman drone from Boeing supporting fighters in 3D illustration. (photo credit: Shutterstock/Mike Mareen)' /><br />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<br /> Shutterstock/Mike Mareen Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:12:54 GMT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:16:01 GMT 904116 N False BY ANNA AHRONHEIM False Defense Ministry,israel us,military aid to israel,fighter jets,defense industry,Unmanned aircraft,Defense Tech 172 Israel aims to build its own stealth fighter jets in 10 years https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-904071 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_3185,w_4777/686602' alt='A billboard with Iranian centrifuges illustrations and portraits of nuclear scientists killed in Israeli strikes is displayed on a street in Tehran, Iran August 29, 2025 (photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY) VIA REUTERS)' title='A billboard with Iranian centrifuges illustrations and portraits of nuclear scientists killed in Israeli strikes is displayed on a street in Tehran, Iran August 29, 2025 (photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY) VIA REUTERS)' /><br />Tehran is stalling as Washington wavers. And Israel is watching the Hormuz drama eclipse the real fight: stopping a nuclear Iran.<br /> MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY) VIA REUTERS Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:16:31 GMT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:01:50 GMT 904071 N False BY MAJ.-GEN. (RET.) AMOS YADLIN False Iran,United States,Iran nuclear,Israel United States Relations,Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps,Defense Tech,Nuclear weapon 172 The war over Hormuz must not replace the fight against a nuclear Iran https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-904063 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_4672,w_7008/729812' alt='View of the Israel–Jordan border along the Yarmouk River in the Golan Heights, March 16, 2026. (photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90)' title='View of the Israel–Jordan border along the Yarmouk River in the Golan Heights, March 16, 2026. (photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90)' /><br />The systems and technological innovations were developed based on the lessons of October 7 and conclusions drawn from three years of fighting.<br /> AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:06:31 GMT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:27:21 GMT 904063 N False BY AMIR BOHBOT False Defense Ministry,IDF,Artificial intelligence,defense industry,Defense Tech 172 Defense technology company ESC BAZ presents innovations to security officials https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-903883 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_890,w_1600/731777' alt='ParaZero's and Axon Vision's ForceField, an Edge AI-powered Counter-UAS protection system (photo credit: Courtesy)' title='ParaZero's and Axon Vision's ForceField, an Edge AI-powered Counter-UAS protection system (photo credit: Courtesy)' /><br />Axon Vision and ParaZero introduce a modular counter‑drone architecture blending AI detection with autonomous net‑based interception.<br /> Courtesy Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:53:59 GMT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:53:59 GMT 903883 N False BY ANNA AHRONHEIM False israeli innovation,drone,Defense Tech,Counter drone tech 172 Israeli defense‑tech firms fuse AI drone detection with autonomous net capture https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-903877 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_938,w_2048/677572' alt='(Illustrative) Tactical, autonomous robotics systems developer XTEND secured extension to $70 million Series B funding (photo credit: XTEND)' title='(Illustrative) Tactical, autonomous robotics systems developer XTEND secured extension to $70 million Series B funding (photo credit: XTEND)' /><br />With Atlas merger, XTEND boosts its autonomous systems portfolio and strengthens support for NATO and EU partners. <br /> XTEND Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:14:23 GMT Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:34:15 GMT 903877 N False BY ANNA AHRONHEIM False Latvia,Europe,robotics,weapons,drone,defense industry,Defense Tech,Counter drone tech 172 XTEND expands in Europe with Latvia's Atlas, boosting robotics portfolio https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-903875 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_775,w_1600/731769' alt='Autonomous Guard's Skybeam counter-drone technology (photo credit: Autonomous Guard)' title='Autonomous Guard's Skybeam counter-drone technology (photo credit: Autonomous Guard)' /><br />Counter‑UAS demand spikes in Asia as Autonomous Guard lands a $400K Skybeam order for real‑time drone detection and interception.<br /> Autonomous Guard Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:42:39 GMT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:42:39 GMT 903875 N False BY ANNA AHRONHEIM False police,Asia,drone,Defense Tech,Counter drone tech 172 Autonomous Guard expands Asian presence as regional drone threats accelerate https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-903865 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_400,w_700/722270' alt='Rafael Advanced Defense Systems' Storm Shield (photo credit: RAFAEL ADVANCED SYSTEMS)' title='Rafael Advanced Defense Systems' Storm Shield (photo credit: RAFAEL ADVANCED SYSTEMS)' /><br />AI may cut thousands of jobs, but defense tech can’t hire fast enough<br /> RAFAEL ADVANCED SYSTEMS Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:48:07 GMT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:46:16 GMT 903865 N False BY TAL PINKASOVICH False Iran,Artificial intelligence,NATO,drone,Quantum computing,Defense Tech 172 The trillion-dollar stack: Defense tech is hiring on every floor https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-903752 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_392,w_800/727477' alt='Rafael Advanced Defense Systems's SPYDER air defense system (photo credit: RAFAEL ADVANCED SYSTEMS)' title='Rafael Advanced Defense Systems's SPYDER air defense system (photo credit: RAFAEL ADVANCED SYSTEMS)' /><br />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.<br /> RAFAEL ADVANCED SYSTEMS Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:29:29 GMT Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:03:30 GMT 903752 N False BY DEAN SHMUEL ELMAS/GLOBES/TNS False Turkey,greece israel relations,israel missile defense,UAVs,defense industry,Defense Tech 172 Greek air defense deal worth billions of euros reflects anti-Turkey alliance https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-903639 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_327,w_800/731396' alt='Illustration of Elbit's Hermes 650 Spark taking off from an aircraft carrier (photo credit: ELBIT SYSTEMS)' title='Illustration of Elbit's Hermes 650 Spark taking off from an aircraft carrier (photo credit: ELBIT SYSTEMS)' /><br />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.<br /> ELBIT SYSTEMS Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:47:44 GMT Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:47:44 GMT 903639 N False BY DEAN SHMUEL ELMAS/GLOBES/TNS False UAVs,drone,Elbit Systems,Maritime security,Defense Tech 172 Elbit eyes converting vessels into drone carriers https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-903410 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_941,w_1800/731087' alt='Glow leadership Omer Singer (CTO), Emily Heath (COO), Roi Tiger (CEO), Ophir Arie (VP of R&D) and Arnon Joseph (CPO). (photo credit: Glow Press Release)' title='Glow leadership Omer Singer (CTO), Emily Heath (COO), Roi Tiger (CEO), Ophir Arie (VP of R&D) and Arnon Joseph (CPO). (photo credit: Glow Press Release)' /><br />Founded by veterans of Meta, Snowflake and Claroty, Glow says its AI agents continuously map workplace devices, remove risky software, and enforce security policies.<br /> Glow Press Release Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:47:34 GMT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:47:34 GMT 903410 N False BY YOSSI HURST False startup,hi-tech,israel tech,high tech,cybersecurity,AI 172 Israeli startup Glow raises $180m for AI endpoint security platform https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-903395 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_496,w_881/713205' alt='Hacker. Autonomous AI Agents. (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' title='Hacker. Autonomous AI Agents. (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' /><br />The company’s main solution is an agentic AI platform capable of running entirely offline and under strict security controls.<br /> SHUTTERSTOCK Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:14:03 GMT Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:38:40 GMT 903395 N False BY ANNA AHRONHEIM False Internet,Artificial intelligence,cybersecurity,Cyber,defense industry,Defense Tech 172 Jeen Technologies deepens footprint in Israel's defense sector https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-903391 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_3200,w_4800/688464' alt='Israel, India relations (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' title='Israel, India relations (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' /><br />India and Israel now have a stronger investment framework, but turning strategic affinity into real economic depth remains a long term challenge.<br /> SHUTTERSTOCK Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:56:40 GMT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:56:40 GMT 903391 N False BY DR. LAUREN DAGAN AMOSS False business,India Israel relations,defense industry,Defense Tech 172 Investment treaty tests the real depth of India Israel strategic ties - opinion https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-903321 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_2001,w_3000/728675' alt='A member of the Lava Unmanned Systems Regiment, Norman, poses for a photograph with a Bulava strike drone, a kamikaze UAV capable of carrying a 3.5-kilogram payload with a range of up to 100 kilometers in Kharkiv region, Ukraine. (photo credit: Diego Fedele/Getty Images)' title='A member of the Lava Unmanned Systems Regiment, Norman, poses for a photograph with a Bulava strike drone, a kamikaze UAV capable of carrying a 3.5-kilogram payload with a range of up to 100 kilometers in Kharkiv region, Ukraine. (photo credit: Diego Fedele/Getty Images)' /><br />Ukraine has already signed drone deals with a ‌number ⁠of European and Middle Eastern states.<br /> Diego Fedele/Getty Images Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:37:29 GMT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:37:29 GMT 903321 N False BY REUTERS False innovation,Ukraine crisis,Ukraine-Russia War,defense industry,Defense Tech,Counter drone tech 172 Ukraine agrees to export drones to US for Pentagon plan, source says https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-903287 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_715,w_820/730936' alt='Lockheed Martin unveils MORFIUS X-Rotor high powered microwave counter-drone solution (photo credit: LOCKHEED MARTIN)' title='Lockheed Martin unveils MORFIUS X-Rotor high powered microwave counter-drone solution (photo credit: LOCKHEED MARTIN)' /><br />The ground-launched system can neutralize more than 50 drones with its high-powered microwave burst- making it ideal to counter drone swarms without any collateral damage<br /> LOCKHEED MARTIN Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:08:24 GMT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:08:24 GMT 903287 N False BY ANNA AHRONHEIM False drone,Lockheed,defense industry,microwave,Defense Tech,Counter drone tech 172 Lockheed Martin unveils MORFIUS X-Rotor to fry drones with high-power microwaves https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-903263 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_400,w_711/707454' alt='Elbit Systems. (photo credit: REUTERS/HOLLIE ADAMS)' title='Elbit Systems. (photo credit: REUTERS/HOLLIE ADAMS)' /><br />Elbit, which manufactures a range of sensors and border surveillance systems, did not disclose the scope of the contracts. <br /> REUTERS/HOLLIE ADAMS Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:05:18 GMT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:05:18 GMT 903263 N False BY UDI ETZION False United States,UAVs,Elbit Systems,surveillance,America,Defense Tech 172 Elbit secures $370 million deal to strengthen US border security https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-903226 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_1816,w_2774/712777' alt='AeroSentinel G2 drone in active operation, providing real-time aerial intelligence in complex environments. (photo credit: ASAF HABER)' title='AeroSentinel G2 drone in active operation, providing real-time aerial intelligence in complex environments. (photo credit: ASAF HABER)' /><br />The rankings span six categories: defense integrators, defense manufacturing, unmanned and autonomous systems, homeland security, intelligence and cyber, and tactical and ground equipment. <br /> ASAF HABER Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:37:58 GMT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:37:58 GMT 903226 N False BY ANNA AHRONHEIM False Defense Ministry,israeli innovation,weapons,defense industry,weapons sales,Defense Tech 172 Duns 100 maps 60 firms driving Israel’s defense-tech transformation https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-903200 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_5274,w_7927/730827' alt='Anduril Industries, Inc. signage is displayed above the company's booth at Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week at the Tampa Convention Center on May 19, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (photo credit: Luke Sharrett/Getty Images)' title='Anduril Industries, Inc. signage is displayed above the company's booth at Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week at the Tampa Convention Center on May 19, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (photo credit: Luke Sharrett/Getty Images)' /><br />A new concept from US defense firm Anduril highlights how manned-unmanned teaming and drone swarms could reshape the battlefield of tomorrow.<br /> Luke Sharrett/Getty Images Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:01:09 GMT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:05:26 GMT 903200 N False BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN False Ukraine,warfare,drone,aircraft,Defense Tech 172 Anduril's Thunder points to the future of warfare https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-903142 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_320,w_480/730757' alt='Anduril and Archer Aviation's Thunder autonomous VTOL aircraft platform (photo credit: Courtesy)' title='Anduril and Archer Aviation's Thunder autonomous VTOL aircraft platform (photo credit: Courtesy)' /><br />Thunder is aimed at 'anyone who operates Apache, anyone who operates armed reconnaissance helicopters'<br /> Courtesy Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:22:31 GMT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:56:16 GMT 903142 N False BY REUTERS False drone,autonomous vehicles,Defense Tech 172 Archer, Anduril unveil dual-use autonomous aircraft platform