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Elbit Systems Hermes UAV   credit: Elbit Systems Lowental Hybrid engines to extend missions of Elbit drones

The Israeli startup will provide Elbit Systems with electrical-hybrid motors that are suitable for tactical drones.

Tomorrow.io founders credit: PR Israeli weather satellite co Tomorrow.io raises $175m

The funds will be used to speed up deployment of DeepSky, an AI-native weather satellite constellation.

Hero 120SF loitering munition  credit: Uvision UVision suicide drones included in US LASSO program

The Israeli drone company is included in the US program to increase lethal anti-armor capabilities.

Elbit helicopter EW system  credit: Dana Kazda Flood of orders at Israeli defense cos

Listed Israeli defense companies have reported orders worth NIS 2.2 billion since the start of the year. The Tel Aviv Defense Index is up nearly 30%.

Iron Dome  credit: Ministry of Defense spokesperson Iron Dome: Israeli or American?

President Trump astonished Israelis by claiming that Iron Dome is "our technology." So who really takes the credit for the air defense system's success?

Elbit Systems credit: Shutterstock Elbit unit wins Chilean simulation tender

The tender win for driver and gunner simulators for APCs reflects a turning point in relations between several Latin American countries and Israeli companies in general and Elbit Systems in particular.

Defense-tech credit: Shutterstock Defense Ministry orders boost Israeli startups

2025 was highly successful for defense startups in Israel, which won orders worth NIS 1.08 billion, about 25% of which came from foreign customers.

Starling UAV credit: Kela Israeli defense-tech co Kela teams with Starling on drones

As part of the agreement, Kela will receive exclusive rights to sell, integrate and deploy Starling's Pathfinder X autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system in the IDF.

Elbit Systems PULS artillery system credit: Elbit Systems India signs deal for Elbit developed PULS launchers

Nibe signed an agreement with Elbit in August, to build the PULS system in India.

Barak credit: Israel Aerospace Industries Morocco completes deployment of IAI air defense system - report

Morocco has deployed the Barak MX system, according to media reports based on satellite images published by independent researchers.

Dr. Ziv Preis, Gary Copelovitz, Eyal Peled, and Yaron Ben Horin credit: Gal Cohen Record US interest in Israeli defense-tech innovations

A panel from Lipa & Co., Greenberg Traurig and Valley Bank examined the expansion of defense-tech companies into the US, exploring risks and focusing on opportunities and strategic considerations.

Elbit defense system credit: Christian Thiel Elbit wins $275m helicopter protection deal

The Israeli defense electronics company will supply its advanced airborne self-protection electronic warfare suite, including its Direct Infra-Red Counter-Measure (DIRCM) system, to an Asian-Pacific country.

Thirdeye Systems CEO Lior Segal credit: Yakir Shukrun UAE co Edge confirms investment in Israel's Thirdeye Systems

The deal was signed a year ago, and Thirdeye Systems' shareholders are due to meet to approve in on January 15.

Elbit Systems SIGMA howitzer  credit: Elbit Systems Elbit expands US production with Sigma howitzer

The US unit of the Israeli defense electronics company is adjusting activities to comply with President Trump’s policy of relying on American production.

IAI's border protection system credit: IAI Israel Aerospace unveils border protection system

In demonstrations, IAI’s solution, which is based on algorithms and AI of the most advanced in the field, has impressed both the Israeli security forces and potential foreign customers.

Iron Fist credit: Elbit Systems Elbit wins $150m armored forces protection deal

The Israeli defense electronics company has been awarded new contracts for its Iron Fist APS by European NATO member states.

Elbit to supply protection systems for European country's aircraft and helicopters  crediit: Elbit Systems Elbit wins $150m European aircraft protection deals

The Israeli company’s DIRCM system integrates cutting-edge laser technology with state-of-the-art imaging capabilities.

Elbit Systems CEO Bezhalel Makhlis credit: Assaf Shilo Israel Sun Elbit Systems stock opens 2026 at record high

The Israeli defense electronics company’s share price rose 124% in 2025, boosted by increased defense budgets worldwide.

Illustration of the L-SPIKE 4X missile credit: Rafael Spokesperson Germany to equip 200 APCs with Rafael’s Spike missiles

The German army has ordered 200 new Puma armored personnel carriers (APC) equipped with MELLS systems, the European variant of Rafael's Spike LR missiles.

IAI CEO Boaz Levy credit: Yosef Yehoshua Israel Aerospace to pay state $242m dividend

In May, IAI distributed a dividend of NIS 1.6 billion to the state from its profits between 2017 and 2023.

Rafael SPICE missiles credit: Shutterstock India to procure 1,000 Rafael SPICE air-to-surface missiles

India’s Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), headed by Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh, has approved the purchase, the Indian media reports.

Boeing F-15   credit: PR Message to Iran: US sells 25 F-15s to Israel

The $8.6 billion deal is for the F-15IA model, to be delivered by the end of 2035, with an option for a further 25 aircraft.

Iron Beam credit: IDF Spokesperson Iron Beam laser defense system delivered to IDF

The Ministry of Defense and Rafael have delivered the high energy laser defense system, which can intercept threats at a fraction of the price of Iron Dome.

Barak credit: Israel Aerospace Industries Anti-Israel Colombia integrates IAI’s Barak air defense system

According to the ZM website, the Colombian Air Force is integrating the first battery of the system, including the command and control systems and radars.

PULS Artillery rocket launcher credit: Elbit Systems US policy threatens Elbit’s PULS deal with Greece

Lockheed Martin, Elbit’s main business rival on rocket artillery systems, has not given up hope on winning the Greek contract.

Mikey Federmann credit: AI The man with the biggest fortune on the TASE

A hotelier at heart, Mikey Federmann has built the Dan Hotel chain into a major force in Israeli tourism. But his enormous wealth comes from the family’s controlling interest in defense company Elbit Systems.

Eli Sharvit credit: Israel Hadari Rafael underwater surveillance unit DSIT mulls TASE IPO

The company would hope to raise about NIS 50 million at a company valuation of NIS 200-250 million, before money.

Arrow 3 credit: Israel Ministry of Defense Germany approves $3.1b follow-on Arrow 3 deal

The latest deal will bring the total amount Germany is spending on the long-range missile defense system to more than $6.7 billion - easily the biggest defense deal in Israel’s history.

Elbit Systems CUAS unmanned anti-missile system credit: Elbit Systems Elbit’s mystery $2.3b customer named as UAE - report

“Intelligence Online” reports that Elbit Systems huge new deal signed last month is with the UAE.

Next Vision NightHawk2 camera mounted on drone credit: Next Vision Next Vision wins biggest ever order

The order for the company's stabilized cameras and other products is worth $76.8 million.

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