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


Israeli companies design unmanned helicopter with precision-fire capabilities

The ever-increasing use of hostile, weaponized aerial vehicles on the battlefield has pushed defense companies to develop systems to counter enemy drones.

 The Golden Eagle unmanned helicopter

Israel must look to its own defenses in regards to Iran - opinion

The new Iran deal that will be signed will probably be weak and useless at mitigating the Iranian threat.

 AN IMAGE of US President Joe Biden, also picturing the American and Israeli flags, burns as the 42nd anniversary of the US expulsion from Iran is marked in Tehran, in November.

Israel Aerospace Industries saw record profit in 2021

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) saw significant growth for the third consecutive year.

 Simulation of the new Carmel AFV, to be developed by IAI.

Israel defense companies showcase products at Singapore Airshow

Elbit Systems, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, and Israel Aerospace Industries are just a few companies to have booths at the Singapore Airshow, Asia's largest aviation event.

 Skylark 3 Hybrid

Israel, Gulf States in discussions for air defense systems

The famed Iron Dome system is not the only system that could be on the table.

 The Iron Dome missile defense system in action.

MAFAT, Public Security Ministry sign tech cooperation deal

Defense R&D will assist the ministry in developing and advancing processes in technological areas where there are operational gaps.

IDF soldiers are seen taking part in military drills in Israel's North to simulate a war with Hezbollah.

Israeli Defense Ministry tightens cyber exports post-NSO scandal

A new declaration all companies will be required to sign doesn't define criticism of governments as a crime, which could allow for the same issues as with NSO.

 A man walks past the logo of Israeli cyber firm NSO Group at one of its branches in the Arava Desert, southern Israel July 22, 2021

Indian chief of staff in Israel to talk defense cooperation

This is Gen. Manoj Mukund Naravene’s first visit to Israel since he began his term as India’s top military officer in 2019.

 General Manoj Mukund Naravane, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC takes over as the Chief of Army Staff from the outgoing COAS General Bipin Rawat, today in New Delhi.

Israeli company Rafael to present at the Dubai Air Show 2021

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems hopes to showcase its aerial defense systems, as well as its satellite intelligence and communications systems, at this year’s Dubai air show.

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems' Seabreaker precision missile

How the IDF invented 'Roof Knocking', the tactic that saves lives in Gaza

Israel could have taken the easy way out and attacked without phone calls or warning strikes. But it didn’t. The IDF officers and soldiers in the command center knew what they had to do.

SMOKE RISES from the Gaza Strip following an IDF military strike, August 2014.