New Customer for IAI’s Super Dvora
IAI has recently received a contract worth tens of millions of dollars to supply four Super Dvora Mk3 Fast Patrol Boats, to an African...
First “East of Suez” UK Naval Base In 40 Years Begins...
by Konstantin Bodragin
UK foreign secretary Philip Hammond and his Bahraini counterpart Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa held a groundbreaking ceremony last weekend,...
Intel Acquires Ascending To Break Into Drone Game
Semiconductor giant Intel has recently announced that it has entered an agreement to acquire Ascending Technologies, A German unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) software manufacturer....
Startup Visa to the US – Under Review
The Trump administration may scrap or indefinitely delay the International Entrepreneur Rule, widely regarded as the U.S. version of a startup visa, according to...
EU Encourages Dual-Use Projects
Dual-purpose projects that can serve both defense and security across the EU will be the focus of some agencies from 2014.
The European Commission and...
Defense Tech Startups Raise a Total of $405M in New Funding...
According to a report from Washington Technology, defense tech startups have secured $405 million in a recent series of funding rounds, signaling strong investor...
Polish Army Looking For Battlefield Simulators
The Polish Army is looking to acquire tactical battlefield simulation systems, according to a tender announced by the army’s Armament Inspectorate. The simulators are...
Report: U.S. Giants Dominate HLS Market
One of the major trends contributing to the growth of the Homeland Security market in the US is the introduction of defense-specific security solutions....
Solid Rocket Motor Production Accelerated with 3D-Printing
With the rising demand for U.S. weapons in global conflicts, the United States grapples with a critical shortage of essential munitions, intensifying the urgency...
Vietnam Eyes Israeli-Made Unmanned Air Systems
Vietnamese officials have been recently briefed about some Israel-made unmanned air systems (UAS). The Israeli unmanned systems manufacturers will display their capabilities in the...
Swedish and Israeli Companies Test New UAV Software
The Swedish software company Imint and the Israeli Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) provider Elbit Systems have field-tested new first response software in live flights...
The African market is boiling – but will Israel benefit?
African countries are expected to spend up to US $20 billion on armored vehicles over the next decade, according to industry analysts and business...
A New SIBAT Project to Support Small and Medium Industries
A new initiative by SIBAT – the defense exports division of the Israeli Ministry of Defense – will help small and medium companies overcome...
Rapidly Expanding: Cyber Security for Oil and Gas Facilities
According to Frost and Sullivan analyst estimations the global cyber security market for natural gas and oil infrastructure facilities will be worth 3.75 billion...
The Rise and Fall (?) of Somali Pirates
By Boaz Zalmanowicz
Pirates operate in many regions around the world, including the Bengal Bay, Guinea Bay, the Caribbean and the Malaka Straights close to...
Civil Drone Activity in U.S. Expands
In another expansion of unmanned aerial systems efforts, the Ohio/Indiana UAS center is partnering with one of its most active ranges for flying drones.
The...
Practice Makes Prepared: Wargaming for Modern Threats
Governments today face a growing set of crises that no longer unfold one at a time. Cyberattacks intersect with misinformation campaigns, supply chains respond...
Has China stolen designs of U.S. defense systems?
In a blow to the U.S. defense industry, Chinese hackers have reportedly stolen confidential details on highly-sensitive advanced weapons systems, including missile defenses, fighter...
Schneider Electric Acquired AST Modular
Schneider Electric, specializing in energy management, announced the acquisition of the Spanish AST Modular. The Barcelona-based AST Modular offers a wide variety of container-based...
German Ammunition Exports To Arab Region Increases
Although the overall German small weapons trade has decreased steadily falling by 42 per cent than previous year, Defense World reports that the small...
Hankuk Carbon and IAI To Develop Next Generation VTOL UAV
Hankuk Carbon, a Korean composite manufacturer, and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed a MOA (Memorandum of Agreement) to establish a Joint Venture to...
Banks – Most Favoured Target for Cyber Attacks
Banks and financial institutions are the most favoured target for cyber criminals. Reports by various internet security firms show that the majority of the...

















































