Defense industry
Pratt & Whitney's BTL plant in Nahariya to close
The plant was founded in 1968 by Stef Wertheimer after the then French President Charles de Gaulle imposed an arms embargo on Israel following the Six Day War.
Israeli defense firms walled off in Paris as Ondas unveils autonomous warfare push
Trump invokes defense production act for munitions, supply chains
Israel expects new air defense orders from Europe due to growing concerns over Russian threat
If the world spent even 10% on peace, everything could look so different - opinion
As nations pour resources into war, investment in peace remains negligible. A small shift in priorities could change the future far more than any weapon.
US DoD, tech giants bid to make armed forces 'AI-first'
The new integrations are part of the AI Acceleration Strategy, according to a memo from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in January.
One year after Pahalgam, Operation Sindoor recasts Israel’s strategic value for India- opinion
Operation Sindoor revealed a strategic shift in India‑Israel ties, with cooperation expanding from procurement to resilience, layered defense, and rapid adaptation.
China should be a factor in Israel's policy strategy - opinion
The Jewish state needs to realize that Beijing often shapes the environment around a decision rather than the decision itself, which is how China has leverage over Tehran
Where is the counter-drone tech in Israel's North? - analysis
Hezbollah continues to launch drones at northern Israel and at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon. While many are neutralized, not all are. And those that break through the defenses are deadly.
Israeli counter-drone tech used in NATO drill close to Ukrainian border
Around 30 companies from all over the world took part in LCI‑X Crucible Eastern Phoenix 2026 exercise last week.
Middle East military expenditure holds steady as global defense budgets surge
New SIPRI report finds greatest increases in defense spending were in Europe and Asia, despite the ongoing wars in the Middle East.
Preserving Israel’s military edge: Strategic steps for the Defense Ministry - opinion
Shifting regional alliances, major arms deals, and rising threats are putting unprecedented pressure on Israel’s qualitative military edge, and demanding a new strategy to preserve it.
Procuring at the speed of war: The defense acquisition process is catching up-opinion
The Pentagon just moved from operational need to formal solicitation in under a month. That is not just fast. It signals a fundamental shift in how defense gets built and bought.
At 78, Israel’s defense-tech edge is reshaping modern warfare - opinion
In Israel, technological advancement is not adjacent to defense – it is embedded within it.
