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20 stories about Defense
Octoper and Hermes 900

“You can buy from China, but you don’t really know what’s inside,” say Israel’s defense drone giants

05.10.25|Amy Shapiro
As part of CTech’s drone series, Aeronautics and Elbit, two of Israel’s largest defense tech companies, discuss how UAVs and UASs have reshaped and continue to reshape the battlefield, how recent conflict has impacted their development, and what is shaping the future of the sector. 
שיגור של טיל חץ

Israel Aerospace posts record profit amid Gaza war and sanctions risk

30.09.25|Yuval Azulay
Net income hits $320 million in first half, the strongest in company history, driven by demand for missile-defense systems.
מל"ט הרמס 900

Elbit lands $120 million drone deal amid growing pressure on Israel’s defense exports

29.09.25|CTech
The Hermes 900 sale highlights the paradox of Israel’s defense industry, where global demand persists even as European governments suspend contracts.
UVision Hero 120 on armored vehicle

“Our drone is a one-way ticket”: Inside UVision’s deadly marriage of surveillance and strike

28.09.25|Amy Shapiro
As part of CTech’s series on Israel’s unmanned aerialscape, UVision EVP Itzik Huber explains how loitering munitions merge the intelligence of UAVs with the strike power of missiles, and the way that combination is reshaping modern warfare.
Semiconductor Devices Lithography Cleanroom

Israel invests $115 million to build infrared sensor independence

01.09.25|CTech
SCD to double capacity and develop new detectors for national defense and global partners.
Spear UAV Operator

"An organic air force": Swarms, autonomy, and the future of drones

31.08.25|Amy Shapiro
As part of CTech’s series on Israel’s unmanned aerialscape, Spear UAV's CEO explains how the Israeli company is pioneering encapsulated drones and pushing tactical UAVs into a new era as an airborne extension of the battalion.
הביתן הישראלי בתערוכת DSEI בלונדון ב2023

UK blocks Israeli Defense Ministry from London arms fair over Gaza war

29.08.25|Yuval Azulay
Israeli defense companies may still exhibit individually at DSEI, but the national pavilion will be absent.
מנכ"ל רפאל יואב תורג'מן

Rafael CEO backs IPO plans, says hypersonic missile interceptor in advanced development

28.08.25|Yuval Azulay
Defense contractor eyes public listing as it accelerates development of new interceptor system to counter next-generation missile threats.
Shahar Tzafrir , Fiona Darmon , Rotem Eldar

The legitimacy paradox: What drives or destroys tech sectors

25.08.25|Amy Shapiro
AI fuels consumer tech, defense rides geopolitical tailwinds, but binary options, crypto, and NFTs show how fast hype can sour. What defines an industry's legitimacy and trendiness in the Israeli and global landscape?
טנק מרכבה ב עזה בעל מנוע גרמני

Germany’s embargo could trigger domino effect in arms bans against Israel

12.08.25|Yuval Azulay
Defense experts warn of escalating global restrictions amid Gaza conflict and political isolation.
טיל Rampage של אלביט מערכות

Israel orders $263M in supersonic missiles from Elbit following strikes on Iran

11.08.25|Yuval Azulay
Rampage missiles were reportedly used in attacks on Iranian air defense systems.
הקברניט כיפת ברזל מלחמת עזה

Iron Dome developer Rafael pushes for IPO as rival IAI targets $30 billion market debut

10.08.25|Yuval Azulay
State-owned defense giant says it must be listed too, or risk falling behind Elbit and IAI. 
מטוס תובלה A-400M של חיל האוויר הגרמנני

Germany signs $260M deal with Elbit Systems for military aircraft defense

29.07.25|Yuval Azulay
Israeli-developed J-MUSIC laser system to protect A400M fleet from missile threats.
תדלוק אווירי מטוסי קרב במהלך המבצע הצבאי מול איראן

Israel’s long arm of air power faces new crossroads

23.07.25|Yuval Azulay
IAI urges local production of refueling jets, while Boeing’s big contract locks up U.S. funding.
טיל  יירוט חץ 3 התעשייה האווירית

Israel orders more Arrow 3 missiles, rushes Arrow 4 to meet hypersonic threats

17.07.25|Yuval Azulay
IAI ramps up production to strengthen missile shield against Iran.
מל"ט הרמס 900

Elbit Systems raises $512 million in strategic Nasdaq offering

22.05.25|Golan Hazani
Israel’s largest defense contractor taps public markets amid booming global demand for military tech.
טייסת F-35 ומטוס תדלוק

F-35s, helicopters, and the Iron Dome: Israel’s military runs on US Aid - So why is Netanyahu dismissing it?

18.05.25|Yuval Azulay
Experts fear the Prime Minister’s comment was more than a slip of the tongue, and that it could damage Israel’s most important alliance.
מוסף עצמאות 30.4.25  ד"ר גל הררי סמנכ"ל הטכנולוגיות של מפא"ת במשרד הביטחון

How Israel’s defense-tech industry rebooted after October 7

04.05.25|Yuval Azulay
Once caught off guard by Hamas, the Defense Ministry is now turning to startups and AI to shape the battlefield of the future. 
מזלט של אלביט מערכות

Elbit Systems thrives on war-driven demand, revenue climbs to $6.8B

18.03.25|Yuval Azulay
Israeli and international orders propel the company’s financial success.