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אייל זמיר מנכ"ל משרד הביטחון

"A country that does not invest in AI today will be left far behind on the battlefield of tomorrow"

10.12.24|Yuval Azulay
Director General of the Ministry of Defense Eyal Zamir, added: “AI will enable the operation of mixed combat units—soldiers and unmanned systems, or even fully autonomous units capable of making independent decisions.”
מפעל המתכת ביוקנעם 91 של חברת אלביט מערכות

Israel to relax arms export rules amid surging global demand

04.12.24|Yuval Azulay
New policies aim to boost defense sales amid increasing demand for modern combat systems, including those that have proven their effectiveness in the wars in Gaza and Lebanon.
טיל Rampage של אלביט מערכות

Elbit Systems’ Israeli sales surge amid multi-front war

19.11.24|Yuval Azulay
Defense giant doubles local market sales, accelerates production, and eyes record-breaking order backlog. Elbit CEO criticizes French defense policy, calling restrictions “brutal and hypocritical.” 
הקברניט שכבות הגנה יירוט חץ טילים 10

The war machine: Israel’s defense industry thrives amid historic demand

02.10.24|Yuval Azulay
As global militaries rearm, Israel’s weapons manufacturers face record orders and political hurdles.
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.
מטוס אף 35 חמקן F35 בישראל 35 F-35 f

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 
מערכת הפעלה רובוטית לרחפנים של אקסטנד

The biggest global VCs are secretly battling over Israeli defense-tech startups

15.08.24|Sophie Shulman
The vision is becoming reality: reservists returning from the battlefield are establishing defense tech startups, and unlike in the past, the VC industry is rising to the occasion. Global venture capital leaders have arrived in Israel, closing a series of under-the-radar investment rounds. The hot name: Kela, which just completed a Seed round with Sequoia and has already secured a commitment for another round of funding from Lux.
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.
Combatica use

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 
תותח אטמוס של אלביט מערכות

Israel purchasing another $340 million-worth of ammunition from Elbit

04.08.24|Yuval Azulay
As part of the transaction, Elbit Systems will construct a new factory for the production of armaments in the industrial area it is establishing in the Negev. The new facility is expected to open at the end of the year, and its primary production activities will be managed from there.
Israeli defense tech map

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.
מסירת חץ 3 ל חיל האוויר

Are Israeli arms exports facing a decline?

23.06.24|Yuval Azulay
In 2023, Israel's defense industry exports broke a record, surpassing $13 billion. However, this growth is expected to be halted due to ongoing conflicts, government conduct, and foreign relations, which are creating global delegitimization. Since the outbreak of the war, Israeli defense companies have lost substantial deals, each worth several hundred million dollars.
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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 
Edge 21/6

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.
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