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Israeli drone maker XTEND to trade on Nasdaq at $1.5B valuation
Merger aims to create an autonomous defense and security systems company combining AI-driven robotic operating system with established US operating and infrastructure capabilities.
Tenna Systems raises $13.5m to advance software-driven spectrum intelligence
Munich, defense, and edge technology- opinion
Spain to buy Rafael German unit missiles despite Israel protest
Kenya receives Israeli SPYDER air defense system in $26 million deal
The system was delivered by a CAL Cargo Airlines cargo plane in mid-December
US awards Colt $12.9m. contract to supply M4A1 carbines to Israel
The M4A1 carbines will be delivered to the IDF by June 2026.
RTX unit Raytheon lands $1.7 billion deal to supply Patriot systems to Spain
Patriot, short for Phased Array Tracking Radar for Intercept on Target, is a mobile surface-to-air missile system. It detects, tracks, and destroys incoming aircraft and missiles.
FCC bars approvals for Chinese-made drones over national security risks
The addition to the FCC's "Covered List" means that DJI, Autel, and other foreign drone companies will not be able to obtain FCC approval to sell new models of drones.
Israeli technology has become the country’s most powerful diplomatic asset - opinion
The future of Israeli diplomacy will be shaped not only by alliances or declarations, but by technologies so essential that they bind nations together in ways traditional diplomacy cannot.
Trump announces new ‘Trump class’ battleships as US launches major naval buildup
Trump said the new battleships would be larger, faster, and "100 times more powerful" than any previously built.
Russia claims S-500 can counter F-35s, but sources say system not ready
Defense sources told the Jerusalem Post they doubt Russia’s claims that its S-500 air defense system can defeat F-35 stealth jets.
IDF establishes artificial intelligence division in response to Oct. 7 failure
AIDF is intended to serve as a living bridge made up of experts, recruiting stars from Israel’s hi-tech industry to bring the forefront of technology and creativity into the IDF’s decision-making.
Germany doubles its investment in Israel's Arrow 3 with new $3.1 billion expansion deal
Germany's defense ministry said that it and the BMVg "have agreed to significantly increase the production rate of Arrow 3 interceptors and launchers to be supplied to Germany."
Can enemies hack military AI? Iron Dome engineer on battlefield risks - podcast
Have a listen to Defense & Tech's latest podcast, with AI expert Col.(Res.) Ryan Gity, a regular Defense & Tech contributor
