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As drones multiply, the battle to control low-altitude airspace intensifies

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:03:00 GMT

The proliferation of inexpensive unmanned aircraft is creating new security challenges for governments, militaries and security agencies around the world

Rafael Spike Users' Club convenes annual meeting in Cyprus with over 200 reps from 23 countries

BY UDI ETZION — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:35:57 GMT

The Spike Users Club was established in 2003 and serves as an annual forum for customers and system operators to exchange knowledge and operational experience and share lessons learned in the field.

Two elections, one relationship: What the votes mean for US-Israel ties- opinion

BY DR. MICHAL HATUEL-RADOSHITZKY — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:52:08 GMT

Two ballots, one alliance. As Israelis and Americans vote, the future of US-Israel ties faces scrutiny, hard choices, and new realities.

IDF's next-generation artillery gets NIS 600 million training boost with Elbit deal

BY UDI ETZION — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:00:44 GMT

The Defense Ministry and IDF signed a 15-year, NIS 600 million agreement with Elbit Systems to expand artillery training for the Ro'em howitzer and Lahav rocket launcher systems.

NATO pushes faster counter-drone defenses and AI-enabled targeting as threats evolve

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:38:27 GMT

NATO is racing to counter drone threats with AI-powered targeting, interoperable defenses, and innovation cycles measured in months, not decades.

France reimposes restrictions on Israeli defense firms at Euronaval 2026

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM AND UDI ETZION — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:27:42 GMT

France is again imposing restrictions on Israeli defense firms ahead of Euronaval 2026, continuing a policy of limiting Israel's presence at major defense exhibitions.

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

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:46:13 GMT

Covenant, which has operations in the US, Germany, and Israel, emerged from stealth last month.

Elbit Systems to present underwater drones at Euronaval 2026 in Paris

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:42:33 GMT

Elbit Systems will debut its underwater drone capabilities at Euronaval 2026 in Paris, expanding its autonomous naval portfolio following its acquisition of ISE.

Australia considering Iron Dome's Tamir interceptor for missile defense

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:59:03 GMT

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

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

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:40:01 GMT

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

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

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:19:55 GMT

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

Israel to supply Cyprus with new offshore patrol vessel equipped with Rafael systems

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:16:48 GMT

Israel and Cyprus have expanded their defense cooperation in recent years, including naval security, military exercises, and defense procurement.

As drone threat grows, Magos expands commercial security capabilities

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:43:02 GMT

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

Thailand receives IWI's ARBEL anti-drone solution

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:16:53 GMT

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

The fastest arms race is happening in the electromagnetic spectrum

BY MERAV DAVIDOVITS — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:49:09 GMT

Modern drones, precision weapons, and networked AI increasingly depend on the spectrum. AI is turning the ability to adapt there into a combat capability of its own.

Saudi missile plant expansion may produce more powerful missiles, study says

BY REUTERS — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:21:38 GMT

More capable missiles could help Saudi Arabia to deter attacks by Iran and the Houthis, but they also risk fueling a regional missile race in a volatile region

Denmark to purchase long-range air and ground precision missiles

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:31:40 GMT

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

Israel Aerospace Industries initial share offering will happen within a year, board chairman says

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:05:53 GMT

Boaz Levy said IAI’s products, including satellites, radar, the Arrow missile defense system, and land systems, generate vast quantities of information that AI tools can help process and analyze.

Beyond the horizon: The evolution of the Houthi autonomous naval fleet- opinion

BY SIGAL GAFNI — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:05:41 GMT

The sandal-clad militia has become a high-tech naval force, turning global shipping lanes into battlefields and reshaping maritime warfare

Lockheed Martin enters deal with US Defense Department for 850 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets

BY REUTERS — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:41:57 GMT

The defense contractor will self-fund at least $7 billion in initiatives that support the F-35 program, the department said in a statement.

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

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:22:23 GMT

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.

Inside Wild West's vision for armed robotics

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:53:21 GMT

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

Israel's Elbit Systems acquires Canadian underwater drone company amid rising Russian Arctic threat

BY JAMES GENN — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:57:24 GMT

Elbit Systems' acquisition of Canadian firm ISE strengthens its underwater surveillance, mine countermeasures, and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.

Built for speed and agility, Plasan and ASFIR unveil STORMER

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:08:17 GMT

The vehicle can carry up to 12 personnel and more than 2,200 pounds of payload, while preserving the mobility expected from a light tactical truck.

Elbit secures $235 million contract with European country for PULS launcher and EXTRA-MR rockets

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:53:02 GMT

Three-year contract covers delivery of the medium‑range variant of Elbit’s EXTRA supersonic rocket, along with PULS launchers, related platforms, and integrated logistics support

Inside the US defense giant: CET Sandbox helps Israeli founders find their way in America

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:39:49 GMT

Over 60 Israeli defense tech entrepreneurs joined CET Sandbox at AUSA for a week of curated meetings designed to turn battlefield-proven technology into American business opportunities

Drones don’t sell on need. They sell on value - opinion

BY ITAMAR KOHALI AND IN COOPERATION WITH PROPELLER DRONES — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:34:20 GMT

In drone-as-a-service, the customer never buys an aircraft. They buy an outcome every month, and autonomy is what turns that outcome from a project into a utility

Reporter's notebook: Israeli defense tech brings a wartime playbook to AUSA

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:34:26 GMT

“On a tactical level, the US and Israel face similar threats, so we cut the R&D time and are able to quickly field the products,” one executive told D&T. "Companies need to cooperate."

South Asia’s UN speeches reveal a changing strategic order- opinion

BY DR. LAUREN DAGAN AMOSS — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:49:00 GMT

India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka reveal three distinct strategies for navigating a fractured world. And what does it mean for Israel.

Israel ended Iran war with more interceptors than it started with, Rafael CEO says

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:21:16 GMT

As countries scramble to increase their missile interceptor stockpile, Rafael's new facility in Arkansas is expected to have the capacity to produce 1,000 Tamir interceptors a year