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Japan's DSEI defense exhibition credit: Kim Hyung-Hoon Reuters Israel's defense industry targets Japan

An Israeli delegation of 20 companies is taking part this week in the biennial DSEI international defense exhibition in Japan.

Iron Beam credit: Ministry of Defense spokesperson Rafael gears up for Iron Beam launch

The laser missile defense system will be managed by the newly established Energy Warfare Administration in Rafael's Land and Naval Systems Division.

Bezhalel Machlis  credit: Assaf Shilo/Israel Sun Elbit Systems orders backlog keeps growing

The backlog grew by $500 million in the first quarter to $23.1 billion.

Spacecom's Amos 17 satellite credit: PR IAI eyes takeover of Spacecom

Israel Aerospace Industries and Phoenix Underwriting have made a debt settlement proposal that will leave the former in control of the satellite company.

Rafael's Trophy system Photo: Rafael Finland to buy Rafael's Trophy defense system

Trophy is designed to enhance the defense capability of tanks and armored vehicles against anti-tank missiles, UAVs, and other threats.

Arrow 3 launch credit: Ministry of Defense spokesperson Germany wants to procure Israel's Arrow 4 - report

Having signed a huge NIS 14 billion deal to buy the Arrow 3, Germany is now eager to procure the Arrow 4, which is under development, "Hartpunkt" reports.

Harop loitering munitions credit: IAI Pakistan claims success intercepting India's IAI suicide drones

Pakistan claims intercepting 12 of the Israel Aerospace Harop drones launched into their territory by India.

Lockheed Martin JASSM-ER cruise missiles credit: US Airforce screen shot Israel in advanced talks with US to buy JASSM missiles

Exclusive: Costing $1.5 million each, Lockheed Martin's JASSM cruise missile carries a 450 kilogram armor piercing warhead, and could be used to attack Iran.

Blue Whale unmanned submarine credit: IAI Greece mulls procuring Israeli unmanned submarines - report

To protect its territorial waters from Turkey, Greece could buy Israel Aerospace Industries Blue Whale autonomous underwater vehicles, Greek website "Epikaira" reports.

IDF troops in Jabalia in the Gaza Strip  credit: IDF Spokesperson Israel military expenditure up 65% in 2024

According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, this was the largest jump in Israel's military expenditure since the Six Day War of 1967.

Xtend drones credit: Xtend Sentrycs teams with Xtend to strengthen drone security

The aim of the all-Israeli collaboration is to create a synergy of proven capabilities in a world where drones have become a major threat.

French President Emmanuel Macron at the Paris Air Show in 2023 credit: Reuters Israel to scale down Paris Air Show presence

Due to President Emmanuel Macron's antagonism, Israel is reducing its presence at the exhibition, Ministry of Defense International Defense Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT) head Yair Kulas tells "Globes."

Hero 120SF loitering munition  credit: Uvision Israeli firms to arm Germany with suicide drones

UVision's partnership with Rheinmetall and IAI's partnership with MBDA will help equip the German Army with an arsenal of loitering munitions.

Elbit mobile mortar shell launching system credit: Elbit Systems US military aid changes hit small Israeli defense firms

The reduction to zero for overseas procurement from US military aid and the cancelation of reciprocal procurement will hurt defense companies, which unlike IAI, Elbit and Rafael, do not have US subsidiaries.

Igal Zamir credit: TAT Technologies Buoyant TAT Technologies "no longer under investors' radar"

The Israeli aerospace company's share price has risen 27.9% since the start of 2025.

Elbit Systems tank turret systems credit: Elbit Systems Elbit Systems wins $100m tank turret systems deal

The Israel defense electronics company will supply its advanced UT30 MK2 unmanned turret systems to General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) to be supplied to a NATO European country.

Ashot Ashkelon credit: Ministry of Defense Up 250%, Ashot Ashkelon wins another Defense Ministry order

The Israeli defense company's share price has risen 250% in the past three years since FIMI Opportunity Funds acquired control.

THAAD anti missile system credit: The US Army Ralph Scott Wikimedia US deploys more THAAD, Patriot batteries in Israel - report

Amid rising regional tensions the US is bolstering Israel's air defense, Saudi state-owned TV channel Al Arabiya reports.

Combatica credit: Combatica Combatica launches next-gen VR AI training platform

The Israeli company's virtual reality platform includes 50 AI generated scenarios, seven maps and even situations for operating night vision.

Dr. R  credit: Jonathan Bloom Wounded in his tank, now R develops protection systems

"I was close to death, but it sharpened my awareness of the products we develop for the IDF."

SatixFy CEO Nir Barkan credit: Ariel Barkan Canada's MDA Space to buy Israeli satcom co SatixFy

MDA Space will pay $269 million for the Israeli company, including taking on a $76 million debt and a 75% premium on SatixFy's closing price on Nasdaq yesterday.

Elbit Systems rocket launcher  credit: Elbit Systems Elbit Systems wins $130m European rocket order

The order is for the supply of rockets for Elbit's Precise and Universal Launching System (PULS), which has an effective range of up to 300 kilometers.

Rafael CEO Yoav Turgeman credit: Rafael Spokesperson Rafael CEO: Iron Beam will be ready in 2025 as promised

In presenting record financial results for 2024, Yoav Turgeman tells "Globes" that the high energy laser weapon system will be operational this year.

Ishay Davidi credit: Cadya Levy FIMI CEO: Foreign investors flocking back to Israel

Ishay Davidi told the Globes "Going Long on Israel" Conference that investors who pulled out of Israel after October 7 have begun returning in large numbers.

European Commission building, Brussels  credit: Shutterstock EU defense budget plan excludes Israel's arms industry

Under the current proposal, the €150 billion loan fund can be used only for procurement within Europe.

Bezhalel Machlis  credit: Assaf Shilo/Israel Sun Elbit Systems CEO: Our potential in Europe is huge

Bezhalel Machlis was speaking at an investor conference after the company released 2024 results showing revenue up 14.3%.

NextVision Stabilized Systems  credit: Shlomi Yosef/Tali Bogdanovsky Next Vision shareholders make NIS 230m exit

A British hedge fund has bought a 2.5% stake in the stabilized cameras company.

Kela Technologies founders Jason Manne, Hamutal Meridor, Alon Dror and Omer Bar Ilan  credit:  Yosef Haim Alterman Defense tech co Kela raises $39m

In response to the events of October 7, Kela has developed a platform for rapid integration of commercial technologies into military systems.

David Amsalem  credit  Noam Moskowitz, Knesset Spokesperson's Office Rafael to pay state NIS 444m dividend

The minister in charge of the Government Companies Authority, David Amsalem, has approved the payment by the defense company.

Barak MX air defense system  credit: IAI IAI profit jumps 55%

Israel Aerospace Industries posted a net profit of $493 million for 2024, and ended the year with an all-time high orders backlog of $25 billion.

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