Defense industry

Defense Ministry orders boost Israeli startups

Total funding raised by companies that received a direct order from MAFAT in 2025 was $1.2 billion

The Israel Defense Forces announced that troops from the 10th Brigade have wrapped up a series of operations around the Yellow Line in the Khan Yunis area.
The logo of French car manufacturer Renault is seen in front of a dealership in Villepinte near Paris, France, January 22, 2025

From cars to combat: Renault is entering the defense industry

Starling's new VTOL drone design for enhanced operational flexibility

Israeli defense-tech co Kela teams with Starling on drones

Flags of Israel and Bulgaria

Israeli manufacturing company expands to Europe amid rising geopolitical tensions


Trump embraces Saudis, UN backs Gaza plan, but Israel faces harsh Middle East reality

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: A UN resolution and a Saudi spectacle hinted at movement in the region, but the Middle East has a way of bringing even the boldest plans back down to earth.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed interest in joining the Abraham Accords if Israel shows a clear path to a Palestinian state. Here, MBS meets with US President Donald Trump during a bilateral meeting in the White House earlier this week.

Foreign military officials can become Israel's ambassadors, senior IDF commander tells 'Post'

IDF's Commander Training chief: International officials have complimented the IDF's "use of precise warfare to maximize only striking those who need to be struck."

Foreign military officials visit IDF installations and receiving classified briefings, taken November 2025

Russia says it held talks with China on missile defense

Russia and China held talks in Moscow on missile defense and agreed to strengthen cooperation.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during a welcoming ceremony before their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, May 8, 2025.

Israel, US to accelerate production of Iron Dome, Iron Beam laser, David's Sling missiles

Amid concerns Israel could run out of Iron Dome interceptors and be left defenseless, the government announced it will accelerate the deployment of the Iron Beam system.

The Iron Beam laser defense system has shot down dozens of aerial threats during the war May 28, 2025

Quantum technology and defense: No longer science fiction

Quantum is a strategic imperative and the countries and defense organizations that are investing in it today, will own tomorrow

 IBM Q System One Quantum Computer at the Consumer Electronic Show CES 2020.

French gov't allows Israeli firms to participate in defense exhibition after alleged ban

The French Foreign Ministry informed Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar that the decision had been reversed and that all Israeli companies would be able to participate in the exhibition.

 French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (illustration)

Rebuilding Syria: What Sharaa wants from Trump - and what’s at stake for Israel - analysis

Can a framework for a security deal between Syria and Israel be on the table during Ahmed al-Shaara's historic visit to the White House?

US President Donald Trump meets Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa in the White House, Washington, DC, November 10, 2025

US Army to buy 1 million drones, in major acquisition ramp-up

Drawing lessons from drone warfare by Russia's war against Ukraine where drones have been a critical platform for both sides

Drones in service of the Ukrainian military

Israel, India sign major defense deal in shadow of weapons boycotts

The defense deal is going forward at a time when many other democracies have cut back on their defense relations with Israel due to the war in Gaza.

Israel, India relations

Drones, missiles, and more: Israel leads in global defense wave

At talk co-hosted by Kinetica Venture Capital, 8VC’s Alex Moore says defense is entering a new era as AI, autonomy and Israeli tech are reshaping the battlefield and the business of security

 XTEND drones have been used in real battle situations.