Israel defense news

Israel launches national AI supercomputer to strengthen tech innovation

The supercomputer is part of Israel’s National Program for AI R&D Infrastructure and is the first supercomputer designed for AI usage in Israel.

An AI-generated image of an Nvidia chip.
The technology improves situational awareness for lower-level mission execution in joint all-domain C2 (JADC2) scenarios.

Israel's XTEND joins with Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works for multi-drone mission execution

Israeli drone startup XTEND has secured a multi-million-dollar contract from the US Department of Defense to develop and deliver AI-enabled, modular, one-way attack drones designed for close-quarter combat.

Following the 1967 playbook: Israel's post-war tech boom - opinion

YUVAL STEINITZ, chairman of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, says Israel has succeeded where global superpowers have failed – bringing laser air defense technology onto the battlefield.

Israel poised to launch defense privatizations in months, says government official


Satellite images show Israeli missile system deployed in UAE against Iranian threats

The Barak-8 air defense systems deployed by the UAE could be the first of a substantial contract for additional systems to protect sensitive sites.

 Satellite images taken over the United Arab Emirates show at least two Israeli Barak air defense systems being used by the Gulf country.

Israel unveils new S-80 corvette missile ship to withstand future threats

Israel Shipyards intends to make the new S-80 its flagship vessel for the next decade, serving the needs of the Israeli and foreign navies.

 Israel Shipyards unveils new S-80 corvette

US, UK affirm Israel's right to self-defense as UNSC set to meet on Gaza

US Senator Bob Menendez, UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and other officials issued statements supporting Israel's right to defend itself.

Rockets are fired by Palestinian militants into Israel, amid Israel-Gaza fighting, in Gaza, August 6, 2022.

Israeli firm Elbit debuts new advanced radar at Eurosatory

The DaiR is an innovative new radar that makes use of artificial intelligence, sophisticated algorithms and hundreds of digital receivers.

 Elbit's advanced radar, DaiR.

Israeli tech: This new sensor can detect incoming fire on battlefield

The OTHELLO-P passive high-performance gunfire detection system increases survivability and lethality of troops on the battlefield.

 Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) new passive high-performance gunfire detection system (GDS): OTHELLO-P.

Which Israeli defense companies will participate in Eurosatory?

Europe's leading land defense and security exhibition will take place in Paris this year, and is set to feature dozens of Israeli companies.

Rafael's SPIKE SR missile.

Defense Minister Gantz's trip to India in jeopardy again

Gantz was unable to find an opposition member who would abstain from votes while he was gone.

 Defense Minister Benny Gantz arrives to a government conference at the Hebrew University Givat Ram campus, on Jerusalem Day, May 29, 2022

IDF wants next war to be 'fast and lethal' - top Israeli officer

The IDF’s month-long Chariots of Fire exercise is aimed at strengthening defenses and homefront resilience.

 IDF 'Chariot of Fire' drill.

Defense exports in 2021 reach 20-year high with $11.2b in sales

Exports to Abraham Accord countries make up 7% of all defense exports.

Elbit Systems Howitzer gun

Germany eyes Arrow 3 missile defense system from Israel - report

Both Israel and Germany's defense ministries declined to comment directly on a German purchase of Arrow 3.

An "Arrow 3" ballistic missile interceptor is seen during its test launch near Ashdod