Defense Tech

Expecting enemies from above? Israel to purchase advanced air-to-air missiles from US DoD

Additionally, Conti Federal Services won a $65 million firm-fixed-price contract (W912ER-25-C-0007) for a construction project in Israel, which is set to be completed by July 2028.

(Illustrative) A jet fires an AMRAAM (Advanced Medium Ranged Air-to-Air Missile)
 Hacker stealing data from laptop. Dark face. Blurred background.

French defense giant Naval Group confirms hack against submarines and frigates

Military personnel using holographic augmented reality table with drone blueprint; illustrative.

Autonomy in motion: How US, Canada are advancing military autonomous systems - analysis

Saildrone USV during a 60-nation International Maritime Exercise in the Gulf of Aqaba

US Navy seeks missiles carrying unmanned surface vehicles, thousands of miles at sea


Germany prepares huge orders for jets, armored vehicles, sources say

The purchases are part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s push to build Europe’s most powerful conventional army, aiming to reduce reliance on an increasingly unpredictable ally, the United States.

 Norway's Air Force F-16 fighters (R) and Italy's Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon fighters patrol over the Baltics during a NATO air policing mission from Zokniai air base near Siauliai, Lithuania, May 20, 2015.

German army prepares to develop deep-strike drones, Handelsblatt reports

The Bundeswehr plan to add the first of the drones to its arsenal by 2029

(Illustrative) A futuristic drone

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

(Illustrative) Israel Mossad agent working on laptop, analyzing aerial reconnaissance.

Elbit Systems wins German contract for its MUSIC DIRCM self-protection systems

“This contract further strengthens Elbit Systems’ position as a leading global provider of DIRCM solutions,” said Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems.

Elbit Systems wins German contract for its MUSIC DIRCM self-protection systems.

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.

IN THE melee of aerial threats during the Israel-Iran War, there was one rare incident where a single Apache helicopter (pictured) managed to shoot down six drones in only a couple minutes.

Small State Strategy: Is Israel a Blueprint or an Outlier?

From the Iron Swords War to the confrontation with Iran, Israel demonstrates how a small state can strategically influence great power behavior, but is it replicable?

 An illustration of the Israel flag over computer code.

'Last line of defense': 'Post' talks to helicopter pilots who shot down Iranian drone blitzes

MILITARY AFFAIRS: Two pilots talk to ‘Post’ about a ‘drone bonus’ hit that took out two UAVs simultaneously.

IN THE melee of aerial threats during the Israel-Iran War, there was one rare incident where a single Apache helicopter (pictured) managed to shoot down six drones in only a couple minutes.

Flashpoints and Fault Lines: Strategic Lessons from the Thailand–Cambodia Border Clash

Border security is no longer defined by fences and troops on the ground

Two soldiers wounded as Thai and Cambodia militaries clash at disputed border

Israel, Ukraine set to deepen defense cooperation, Kyiv's FM says

Propelled by wartime urgency, both nations have built a formidable defense-tech ecosystem with cutting-edge innovation reaching warfighters on the battlefield in record time.

 A truck with mounted anti-aircraft cannon, of the of 127th Separate Brigade of the Territorial Defence Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, fires towards Russian drones and missiles during an overnight shift, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine July 2, 2025

Spy cockroaches and AI robots: Germany plots the future of warfare

Reuters spoke to two dozen executives, investors, and policymakers to examine how Germany - Europe's largest economy - aims to play a central role in rearming the continent.

A digital illustration released by Swarm Biotactics shows what they describe as cyborg cockroaches equipped with specialized backpacks that enable real-time data collection via cameras.

Resilience in conflict zones: How Israel's defense tech is saving lives

Israel’s defense tech is powering societal resilience in the face of prolonged conflict.

Defense Tech saves lives