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IAI to unveil new tactical radar that seeks out low-flying drones at US's AUSA military expo

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:58:50 GMT

The radar, known as POINT@AIR, is placed in an elevated position, extending its line of sight beyond terrain and other ground-level obstructions.

Moroccan defense firm MMI targets turret deliveries in March 2027

BY REUTERS — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:37:00 GMT

MMI has agreed with Morocco's defense administration to produce the turrets to be installed on 8x8 armoured vehicles assembled in Morocco by India's Tata, as ‌well as ⁠related ammunition.

First US-made Iron Dome interceptors delivered at Arkansas facility in major defense milestone

BY IDAN KWELLER AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:03:38 GMT

The interceptors were manufactured at the new Raytheon-Rafael Protection Systems (R2S) facility in Camden, which opened in November 2025.

Three years after October 7: How crisis rewired Israel’s defense tech ecosystem - analysis

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:25:29 GMT

Israel’s October 7 shock forged a defense tech machine that’s faster, harder, and mission‑driven. But the real test is whether it can endure beyond war.

US defense funding paths for Israeli tech: Navigating the Pentagon’s innovation gateways - opinion

BY MEITAL STAVINSKY — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:37:26 GMT

Israeli defense tech is surging, and the Pentagon is opening doors. Here’s how startups can tap US funding, testing, and procurement pathways to scale fast.

Wearable counter‑drone tech enters frontline service across US, Ukraine and IDF units

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:04:01 GMT

The wearable counter‑drone kit, deployed by Ukrainian troops and IDF forces and integrated into US Army exercises under EUCOM as top US commander warns troops will be ‘hunted’ by autonomous systems

Russia shares jet-drone technology with North Korea, Zelensky claims

BY REUTERS — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:36:19 GMT

President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia may have shared jet-drone technology with North Korea in return for its help in Ukraine

Did the pager operation change the Middle East? - opinion

BY SARIT ZEHAVI — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:34:22 GMT

Hezbollah is weaker, but it's not disappeared. It still possesses thousands of rockets and missiles and continues to invest in expanding its drone capabilities

IDF to equip combat engineering vehicles with Iron Fist active protection against anti-tank threats

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:29:09 GMT

Iron Fist, manufactured by Elbit Systems, is an active protection system designed to protect armored fighting vehicles and engineering vehicles.

IAI: No longer just platforms, but integrated solutions

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM AND IN COOPERATION WITH IAI — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:21:33 GMT

Ahead of the Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference, IAI chairman Boaz Levy told the ‘Post’ how integrated systems are driving record backlog and new defense programs

Ukraine carries out first logistics mission using an amphibious UGV

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:33:08 GMT

The UGV traveled more than 40 km. while carrying ammunition and food supplies to frontline positions, moving across terrain that included rivers, canals, and marshland.

What one flydubai flight revealed about the new India-Israel-Gulf map - opinion

BY DR. LAUREN DAGAN AMOSS — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:12:15 GMT

Sometimes geography tells its own story. And we caught a glimpse not of a completed new regional order, but of one that is still being built.

Smart Shooter secures $150m. contract for SMASH 2000LE counter-drone systems

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:22:26 GMT

Over the past 12 months, Smart Shooter has signed contracts with the US Army, US Air Force, US Navy, and US Marine Corps.

Protego Ventures closes $125m. Fund I, expands focus on early‑growth defense companies

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:54:30 GMT

Protego was founded by Lital Leshem and Lee Moser and invests in Israeli companies that have demonstrated operational performance

Demystifying the eVTOL industry - opinion

BY ESTI PESHIN — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:34:37 GMT

The flying taxi isn't science fiction anymore. It's a certified aircraft with a waiting list.

IDF extends suspension of 'Atalef' loitering munition drones after two reservists killed

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:51:24 GMT

The IDF stopped operational activity of the small drone after two reservists were killed after one exploded near them in northern Gaza.

Who writes the code of the new world? - opinion

BY DR. EMIR KREMIC — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:58:11 GMT

Software has quietly become strategic terrain. The question is no longer who can write it, but who can be trusted to govern it.

Former Ukrainian defense minister unveils 'Army of Robots' to accelerate autonomous warfare

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:37:56 GMT

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov plans to have humanoid robots playing active combat roles on the battlefield. Aims to have a humanoid robot kill a Russian soldier in six months.

Fully autonomous robots are closer than you think- opinion

BY SHAY SENIOR — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:44:44 GMT

Robots might look autonomous online, but the real revolution is on the battlefield where cheap drones and smarter defenses are shifting humans from the front line to the sidelines.

Expanding foothold in Israel, Ondas acquires three more defense tech companies

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:10:03 GMT

Ondas said the deal is intended to strengthen its “systems‑of‑systems” approach, combining sensing, connectivity, navigation, and autonomy across aerial and ground systems

US deploys National Guard drone, electronic warfare brigade to the Middle East

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:27:38 GMT

The 116th Brigade's Mobile Brigade Combat Team blends traditional ground maneuver froces with UAS, EW and counter-UAS tools. It will be deployed amid high tensions in the Middle East

Israeli defense companies head to Marrakesh Air Show

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:04:17 GMT

Jerusalem is targeting Morocco’s growing defense market as it gains a foothold in North Africa

Adir Capital, Sling Capital announced as winners for state defense-tech venture capital funds

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:20:26 GMT

Finance Division Chief Gil Cohen said that the Finance Ministry was "confident" that the Israeli defense-tech market would achieve "significant milestones" under the management of the tender winners.

Israel marks delivery of final 'Dragon' submarine as defense officials press for fleet expansion

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:11:19 GMT

The report follows a send-off ceremony in late August for the Israel's newest submarine, attended by Israel Navy Chief V.-Adm. Eyal Harel and German Naval Chief V.-Adm. Jan Christian Kaack.

What will Israel bring to its most important alliance? - opinion

BY PINCHAS (PINI) COHEN AND AVNER GOLOV — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:18:37 GMT

Israel’s greatest test isn’t what it receives from Washington, it’s what it can bring. As America builds alliances around technology and innovation, Israel has a chance to prove its value

Czech Republic receives all four Israeli Rafael SPYDER air defense systems

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:11:55 GMT

The Czech Defense Ministry unveiled all four Rafael SPYDER air defense systems after completing a deal with Israel to modernize the country’s air defenses.

Gemini hacked three companies in first known breakout by Google's AI

BY REUTERS — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:45:50 GMT

The hacks occurred in May during a cybersecurity test conducted by Irregular, an independent cybersecurity evaluation firm.

Lockheed Martin reveals new secret missile, fast tracks production

BY REUTERS — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:42:08 GMT

The AIM-260 JATM has been developed in secrecy for years as an answer to long-range air threats from China

Will militaries pivot on drone technologies after major Reaper losses in Iran? - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:33:13 GMT

Dozens of US Reaper drones were lost in the Iran war, is there a silver lining? Many other countries that use large drones, including Israel, are learning from the war and may pivot to new tech.

IAI debuts new tactical vehicle for German special forces

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:26:54 GMT

Two TAHRs to be transported inside CH‑47 Chinook helicopters, with crews able to achieve combat readiness shortly after landing