Defense

20 stories about Defense
מטוס קרב מטוסי קרב F-15 חיל האוויר

Israel secures $6 billion F-15 deal as Air Force modernization continues

03.09.24|Yuval Sade
Finance Committee approves crucial funding for advanced fighter jets, completing a $9 billion defense upgrade that also included $3 billion towards an F-35 squadron.
 טיל משגר ברק 8  תעשייה אווירית

Israel’s hidden treasure: unclaimed defense dividends amidst economic crisis

21.08.24|Yuval Azulay
Why billions in profits from Rafael and IAI are lying idle while the nation faces financial turmoil. 
טיל  יירוט חץ 3 התעשייה האווירית

Israel’s arms industry profits soar as wars fuel billion-dollar contracts

18.08.24|Yuval Azulay
With conflicts intensifying, Israeli defense companies see record orders, boosting the country’s military-industrial complex.
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Israel’s Air Force takes a quantum leap with $20 billion US arms deal

16.08.24|Yuval Azulay
New F-15AI fighter jets to enhance operational readiness against Iran and regional threats.
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More acquisitions in Israel... and double profits in the defense tech sector?

16.08.24|CTech
Also in our AI-native show: Healthcare fintech PayZen raises $32 million 
חץ דורבן מערכת הגנה של תע"ש אלביט

Elbit secures $130M contract for Iron Fist defense systems

08.08.24|Yuval Azulay
The Iron Fist is an active defense system that provides perimeter protection for APCs. The buyer, BAE Systems Hägglunds, intends to install it on CV-90 APCs that will be supplied to a country in Central Europe.
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Soldiers are getting an XR boost for training on the battleground

05.08.24|James Spiro
Combatica’s next-gen XR training tool offers the best glimpse yet at how virtual reality will change our lives 
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Mapping Israel's defense tech landscape

25.07.24|CTech
“As the global security landscape continues to shift, Israel's defense industry is well-positioned to address the challenges and seize the opportunities presented,” said Giora Shaked, CBO at Startup Nation Central.
כנס IPM לידר שוקי הון ברנדן דילון שותף וראש תחום אשראי ושוקי הון Veritas Capital

“The U.S. government is the largest tech investor in the world. More than all venture capital combined.”

18.07.24|James Spiro
Veritas Capital’s Brendan Dillon made the remarks when discussing the intersection of government and technology at the Israel Private Markets Summit. 
 כנס IPM לידר שוקי הון נפתלי בנט ראש ממשלת ישראל לשעבר וידאו

Naftali Bennett: "We have an amazing nation, but institutional Israel needs to restart itself"

17.07.24|Amir Perger
The former prime minister addressed the state of the country since October 7 at the Israel Leader Capital Markets’ Israel Private Markets Summit, criticizing governmental dysfunction and spending in the nine months since October 7
הקברניט כטב"מ חיזבאללה מלחמת עזה

Hezbollah's suicide drones zero in on Israel's weapons industry

24.06.24|Yuval Azulay
Hezbollah continues to demonstrate that its target bank in Israel is extensive, diverse, and well within its reach. This is particularly concerning for the defense system, as it impacts the availability of armaments crucial for the IDF to sustain a prolonged campaign.
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The stage is set for a defense tech revolution

23.06.24|Amit Pilowsky
“The geopolitical climate, soaring military budgets, and the need for innovation in modern warfare are setting the stage for a defense tech revolution,” writes Amit Pilowsky, Co-Founder and Partner at Key1 Capital 
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Breaking down how Israeli arms exports hit an all-time high

21.06.24|Elihay Vidal
Also on our AI-native show: Chegg is shutting down its Israel operations, laying off entire workforce, and Insightec raises $150 million six months after cutting 20% of its staff.
טיל  יירוט חץ 3 התעשייה האווירית

Israeli arms exports hit $13 billion all-time high in 2023

17.06.24|Yuval Azulay
This is the third year in a row that the sales record has been broken, despite international pressure amid war 
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How are small defense firms benefiting from war-driven massive investments?

29.05.24|Elihay Vidal
Also on our AI-native show: How are wearable devices allowing doctors to better diagnose patients, and Elon Musk's xAI nets $6 billion in latest funding frenzy
תותח אטמוס של חברת אלביט

Israel’s Elbit accelerates work on high-power laser weapon systems as order backlog crosses record $20B

28.05.24|Yuval Azulay
The defense company’s sales in the first quarter were approximately $1.55 billion, marking an 11% increase year-on-year. Rafael’s "Iron Beam" laser system is expected to reach maturity next year, and Elbit's El-Op company is developing a laser weapon for aircrafts
תותח אטמוס של אלביט מערכות

Could international backlash threaten future deals for Israel's defense giants?

05.05.24|Yuval Azulay
The continuation of the war and the undermining of Israel's international status are harming the marketing operations of the defense industries