Defense industry
Israel and Turkey vie for Japanese drone order
Japan's defense budget grew by 21% in 2024 to about $55.3 billion, but is still low compared to countries like Ukraine, Saudi Arabia and Germany.
Israel launches $1.5 b. armored vehicle surge amid Gaza war
SK Group becomes sole owner of ELVO, plans to expand global defense manufacturing
The protection line: Safe rooms are not a luxury - opinion
Why Israel's pursuit of perfect weapons is losing to enemies with 'good enough' - opinion
Israel must become more agile — not by dropping standards, but by distinguishing what truly requires “boutique” engineering from what demands scale and speed.
Elbit Systems awarded $1.6b. European defense contract over five-year period
The contract includes both tactical long-range artillery-rocket systems and drones, as well as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance electronic warfare systems.
IMEC and Israel: Strategic promise amid regional instability - opinion
Positioned at the nexus of this emerging framework, Israel finds itself at the center of a new geostrategic vision designed to redefine trade routes linking Asia and Europe.
From Fukushima to the moon: StemRad’s radiation vest prepares for deep space mission
StemRad’s vest doesn’t aim for full-body coverage. Instead, it delivers targeted protection to organs most vulnerable to radiation damage.
Israel could withdraw defense, security coop. with UK over Palestinian state recognition - report
Israeli companies have sold weapons systems, parts, and software to British firms, and the overall trading partnership between the two countries is worth 6 billion pounds and supports 38,000 jobs.
Spain shelves plans to buy F-35 fighter jets, El Pais reports
The government had earmarked 6.25 billion euros ($7.24 billion) in its 2023 budget to buy new fighter jets, El Pais said.
Israel to launch NIS 40 million to launch lab for homegrown space tech, research advancement
The overall goal of the program is to help boost Israel's role in the global space sector, giving firms in the Jewish state a more competitive edge.
The hit that could have changed history: The Mossad's fateful refusal to assassinate Khomeini
INTEL. AFFAIRS: Mossad agent testimonies reveal how Israel rejected a Jan. 1979 plea from Iran's collapsing regime to assassinate Ayatollah Khomeini – consequently enabling the Islamic Revolution.
US Navy seeks missiles carrying unmanned surface vehicles, thousands of miles at sea
The Pentagon is incorporating lessons from Ukraine and the Red Sea into its plans to counter China's rising naval power in the Pacific
Israel's strategic edge: Mastering the new integrated battlefield
As the world re-arms, Israel's unique edge is its proven mastery of the modern integrated battlefield, fusing traditional military power with new technologies
From prototype to combat in 90 minutes: Why Israel’s defense tech innovation outpaces US - analysis
Israel is well-positioned to lead. It has already done so in cybersecurity, medical innovation, and AI. The defense sector is next, and arguably, more vital than any of the others.