Defense industry

Iran’s mining of the Strait of Hormuz might accelerate a new era of naval warfare

With Iran reportedly deploying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, the US is preparing new options to reopen the world’s most vital shipping corridor.

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The IDF receives additional F-35 fighter jets at the Nevatim Air Force Base. January 18, 2026.

Israel expands arms trade as regional conflicts reshape global transfers

The surface of the moon.

Israel’s role in lunar infrastructure could define future space power - opinion

Elbit America's SMBC soldier

Elbit America wins $120.5m US Army contract to develop Soldier Borne Mission Command


DARPA’s X-76 passes key design review, moving runway-free aircraft closer to reality

DARPA's X-76 aircraft, designed in cooperation with USSOCOM to break the trade-off between speed and agility, is set to move into the next production phase with Bell Textron.

Artist’s concept for the SPRINT X-76, a proof-of-concept technology demonstrator that aims to demonstrate technologies and concepts needed for runway-independent, high-speed flight.

Why the future of war belongs to the improvers, not the inventors - opinion

A future large-scale war will not be won with a handful of expensive drones, but those that are flexible enough to adapt and numerous enough to matter.

Servicemen of the 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces fire a BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system towards Russian troops, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the frontline town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region, Ukraine January 24, 2026.

The invisible high ground: How a new era of intelligence is redefining global security - opinion

By involving private capital and disruptive minds early, the coalition is ensuring that the next wave of defense technology is being crafted in the heat of battle

IN THE next battle space, intrusion can come without warning: ‘zero-click’ tools can penetrate a device without user action, turning everyday technology into an intelligence target. Radiant Research Labs, led by ex-IDF intelligence experts, has already produced 10 major cyber and technological tools

Cyber is the fuel for US, Israel's war on Iran's Islamic regime, expert says - interview

Speaking to Defense & Tech by The Jerusalem Post, Shay Nachum said that the current war has exposed a truth long in the making: Cyber capabilities influence “every decision and every missile we fire.

An Israeli military operative engaged in surveillance mission (illustrative)

The high‑stakes Iran confrontation- opinion

The US and Israel have launched an attack on Iran. The question is now what the objectives will be, how Iran will respond, and how the entire region, including Israel, will absorb the shockwaves. 

Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel had launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, in Tehran, Iran February 28, 2026

The next war with Iran will be fought by precision firepower and autonomy - analysis

Washington has deployed what is being described as the most substantial concentration of naval and air assets in the region since before the 2003 war in Iraq

 Israeli air defense systems operating during the war with Iran.

Israel delivers autonomous BlueWhale mini-submarine to Germany in historic defense milestone

The IAI is a regular supplier to the German Army, having provided it with the Arrow 3 system, and has received an additional contract from the German Air Force.

 The autonomous unmanned BlueWhale submarine.

Israel-India defense boost: Major deals mark a turning point in strategic relations - explainer

Israel and India are set to sign historic defense deals worth up to $10 billion, strengthening military ties with agreements on missiles, drones, and AI as Indian PM Modi visits Jerusalem.

The flags of Israel and India flutter as Narendra Modi makes a state visit to Israel, outside of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 25, 2026

Modi’s visit to Israel is a strategic turning point for global security - opinion

Why the India-Israel partnership is the strategic insurance both nations need in a volatile global landscape.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses his supporters after he inaugurated a new terminal building of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, India, December 20, 2025.

Modi’s Israel visit isn’t about optics, it’s about capability - opinion

A mature India-Israel defense discussion requires clarity on boundaries and deep cooperation. No alliance commitments and no treaty-like obligations.

 Indian military vehicels drive past during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, January 26, 2026.