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VW CEO confirms Iron Dome production talks

BY ASSAF UNI/GLOBES/TNS — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:43:50 GMT

Volkswagen and Rafael are exploring the conversion of the Osnabrück plant, despite protest by the Qatari investment fund which holds 17% of Volkswagen shares

Cellebrite launches tactical digital forensics kit for military units

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:22:47 GMT

Cellebrite's Tactical Extraction Kit (C-TEK) is a ruggedized, all-in-one mobile forensics field kit that fits into in a standard-size backpack

Jeen Defense wins 14.9m NIS defense AI contract

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:30:11 GMT

Jeen Technologies' subsidiary secures its largest Defense Ministry order, accelerating deployment of its sovereign AI platform designed to support intelligence, operations, and decision-making

The most important AI skill leaders can borrow from pilots - opinion

BY ESTI PESHIN — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:48:25 GMT

AI succeeds when leaders act like pilots, by reading conditions and diverting before trouble hits.

ParaZero wins first US government order for DefendAir counter-drone system

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:25:53 GMT

ParaZero says it has seen growing interest in DefendAir from defense forces, government organizations, security agencies, and defense companies across several international markets

US Navy reveals ultra-long-range air-to-air AIM-424 Malice missile with over 460 km. range

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:05:57 GMT

The Navy states its range is “in excess of 250 nautical miles,” placing it well beyond conventional beyond‑visual‑range weapons such as the AIM‑120 AMRAAM.

CENTCOM establishes multinational drone task force

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:58:23 GMT

Falcon Strike aims to integrated unmanned systems not only in the air but also on and below the sea.

UK, Ukraine sign AI defense partnership linked to battlefield technology

BY REUTERS — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:40:43 GMT

The British government ⁠said the partnership would initially focus on defense and national security projects

UVision wins US Army follow-on suicide drone order

BY DEAN SHMUEL ELMAS/GLOBES/TNS AND ANNA AHRONHEIM — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:51:56 GMT

This is a follow-up deal to a huge, multi-year contract that was signed in October 2025, for the supply of suicide drones for $982 million

Iran's Strait of Hormuz strategy exposes the limits of destruction - opinion

BY COL. (RES) RYAN GITY — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:35:53 GMT

Airpower temporarily shattered Iran’s arsenal, but the Hormuz Strait proved a harsher truth: the real fight is over the narrow corridor where even a weaker force can bend global power to its will

Israel plans development of space weapons capable of striking targets on Earth

BY AMIR BOBOT — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:23:50 GMT

Defense Minister Israel Katz said space capabilities would provide the IDF with an advantage in future conflicts as Israel seeks to become a leading space power.

Cheap 'Guardian' interceptors developed by Florida start-up could turn tables on Iranian drones

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:29:21 GMT

The interceptor has a top "burst" speed of 340 kph, a 160 kph cruise speed, a range of 15 kilometers, 28 minutes of operational endurance, and "hundreds" of confirmed interceptions.

Implications for Israel, India: Is the Mecca pact a dangerous piece of theatre? - opinion

BY PAUSHALI LASS — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:37:21 GMT

Israel and India's strongest response to a new security bloc may not be another bloc. It is the ability to stand independently and to have capable partners standing with you.

XTEND’s US-made X-Strike enters Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Program

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:49:49 GMT

Israeli defense-tech company XTEND has expanded its role in the US’s Drone Dominance Program, with its US-manufactured X-Strike package accepted as a weapons solution for the Pentagon.

Kratos subsidiary Orbit secures major international satellite orders

BY LEO FEIERBERG BETTER — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:16:47 GMT

Kratos acquired Orbit in March 2026 in a deal valued at over $350 million. The acquisition gave Kratos access to Orbit's SATCOM, satellite tracking, and communications management technologies.

Second Gidon refueling aircraft arrives in Israel to boost IAF’s long-range reach

BY SHIR PERETS — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:27:54 GMT

The new aircraft’s reach isn’t limited to combat missions, with an IAF source saying that it can also be used to deliver aid across the world.

Ondas acquires Aran Defense for $33.9 million as autonomous defense demand grows

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:58:22 GMT

The transaction comes as Aran Defense’s revenues have grown. The division generated an estimated $17m. in revenue in 2025, up from approximately $12m. in 2024.

Israel to request information on US F-47 sixth-generation fighter jet, may seek to acquire for IAF

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:45:46 GMT

The Boeing F-47 is expected to complete its first flights in 2028, according to US media reports.

US awards Raytheon $22.9 billion contract to boost Tomahawk output

BY REUTERS — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:06:34 GMT

The landmark seven-year contract will dramatically increase Tomahawk production as the US seeks to replenish stocks of high-tech weaponry used by Washington and supplied to allies.

Quality over quantity: Unified systems are future of drones - opinion

BY LT.-COL. (RES.) OFIR AVRAM — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:39:48 GMT

The greatest future value of a military drone will not come only from how well it flies. It will come from how well it connects.

American defense start-up launches new Anthem cruise missile in Morocco military test

BY UDI ETSION — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:26:30 GMT

The test marked the operational launch of the new Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center (AMTEC), established amid close cooperation between Washington and Rabat.

Cyprus ramping up pressure on Tel Aviv while eyeing Israel’s Merkava tanks for its army - report

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:01:40 GMT

According to Phileleftheros, opinions within the Israeli government are divided on the matter, with some in support of providing Cyprus with Merkava tanks and some against such a move.

Elbit Systems order backlog hits $32 billion amid global defense boom

BY UDI ETZION — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:52:08 GMT

Sales to the Defense Ministry continued to grow in the latest quarter, reaching 37% of the company's activity, driven by munitions, drones, and intelligence systems.

Lockheed Martin announces new Strigo defense solution system, dedicated product center

BY GOLDIE KATZ — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:01:27 GMT

According to Lockheed Martin, the Strigo Product Center has supported the innovation of defense technologies from the initial design stage to operational capability in a matter of months.

Serbia to open joint UAV factory with Elbit in September

BY DEAN SHMUEL ELMAS/GLOBES/TNS — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:34:01 GMT

The contract, announced by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, is among the highest-value deals by Israeli defense companies.

India’s rise is creating a new strategic web from Washington, Jerusalem and Riyadh - opinion

BY PAUSHALI LASS — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:42:48 GMT

A new regional order is emerging as India connects American security, Israeli tech, and Gulf investment

How Propeller Drones became Israel's quiet powerhouse for drone operations

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM AND IN COOPERATION WITH PROPELLER DRONES — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:43:38 GMT

Propeller Drones isn’t building aircraft, it’s building the operational backbone of Israel’s drone ecosystem, training pilots, enabling autonomy, and helping industries adopt drones at scale.

The West’s defense boom is colliding with an industrial base that can’t keep up - opinion

BY ALON LIFSHITZ — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:43:43 GMT

The West is spending record sums on weapons, but broken factories and fragile mineral supply chains are slowing the arsenal it desperately needs

Bus driver stops explosive-laden drone at major German NATO logistics hub

BY REUTERS — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:26:04 GMT

The drone was spotted at Germany's Leipzig/Halle, the main operational base for NATO's Strategic Airlift International Solution

Defense Ministry works toward future of Israel's defense sector, plans for munitions independence

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:43:09 GMT

Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram told industry leaders that Israel aims to expand domestic production, innovation, and defense exports.