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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 369

defense technology

Jonathan Dekel-Chen, center, father of American hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen, along with other families of hostages in Gaza, speaks with reporters following their meeting with President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in Washington, Thursday, July 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
July 26, 2024, 5:38 pm
Daily Briefing Jul 26: Day 294 – PM meets hostage families; Israel slams Harris on Gaza
US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses Netanyahu’s meetings with Biden, VP Kamala Harris and hostage families as Tech Israel editor Sharon Wrobel looks at AI tech during war
By ToI Staff
Lorne Abony (right) and Tal Shmueli create Israeli-focused Texas Venture Partners. (Courtesy)
July 25, 2024, 9:01 pm
New $50 million Texas fund to scout for battle-tested Israeli defense tech
Texas Venture Partners will invest $1 million-$4 million in early-stage defense tech startups and support local founders with advisory services to help them expand to the US
By Sharon Wrobel
Palestinian terrorists take control of an Israeli tank after crossing the border fence with Israel from Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023. (Said Khatib / AFP)
July 2, 2024, 9:00 am
In war with low-tech foe, startups could prevent costly failings – so why don’t they?
On Oct. 7, Israel’s $1 billion border fence sensors were blinded by cheap Hamas drones. Companies developing solutions claim they still face resistance from the defense establishment
By Amir Mizroch
Elbit Systems is to acquire the night vision business of US firm Harris Corp. (YouTube video)
April 7, 2019, 2:54 pm
Elbit to buy US night vision firm for $350 million in bid to boost US activities
The US unit of the Israeli defense firm signs accord with Virginia-based Harris Corp., aiming to expand its offerings to the homeland security market
By Shoshanna Solomon
RT LTA Systems Ltd. has developed a new surveillance and communications baloon, the SkyStar 120, that is mounted on an all-terrain vehicle (Courtesy)
November 7, 2018, 1:07 pm
Surveillance balloon firm unveils smaller, more flexible blimp
Israel’s RT LTA System’s new SkyStar 120 surveillance and communications balloon is mounted on an all-terrain vehicle that can drive around with troops
By Shoshanna Solomon
Heron TP (Eitan) is designed to fly at high altitude on missions spanning several days developed by the Israel Aerospace Industry. (Tsahi Ben-Ami / Flash 90)
June 14, 2018, 2:23 pm
Netanyahu thanks Merkel for German approval of Israeli drone lease deal
PM hails continued strengthening of defense relations with Berlin
By ToI Staff
Illustrative photo of an IDF soldier operating a reconnaissance drone. (photo credit: Tsahi Ben-Ami/Flash90)
January 22, 2018, 6:37 pm
US, Israel set up startup competition to tap into anti-terror tech
Over $200,000 in prizes will be awarded to the most promising firms, the 2 countries’ defense ministries say
By Shoshanna Solomon
Aerial view of the Robert Moses Dam, part of the Niagara Power Project, Lewiston, New York, where the mPrest system is located. (Courtesy)
October 29, 2017, 9:06 pm
New York’s power plants now protected, using Israel’s Iron Dome technology
After alarming outages in 2012 and 2014, the New York Power Authority turns to the Start-Up Nation for help keeping its systems secure
By Cathryn J. Prince
The front of Rafael's SPIKE LR II missile (Courtesy)
May 29, 2017, 4:03 pm
Rafael unveils deadlier precision missile with more armor penetration
28-pound missile to be presented at Paris Air Show in June, can be fired from ground, sea and air
By Shoshanna Solomon
SpectroDrone by LDS: Drone-Operated, Laser-Based Explosive Detection System (Screen capture: Vimeo)
November 17, 2016, 5:17 am
Drone-based system capable of remotely finding bombs unveiled in Tel Aviv
Israeli-designed laser technology detects explosives and other hazardous materials from a distance
By ToI Staff
A Hermes 900 (courtesy Elbit Systems)
June 13, 2016, 5:10 pm
Israeli defense companies put products on show in Paris
29 firms to display their technologies this week in fields including protection equipment for armed forces and electro-optical devices
By Shoshanna Solomon
Illustrative: Elbit's Hermes 900 UAV . (Courtesy/Elbit)
From the WebMarch 23, 2016, 1:57 am
Elbit Systems sees 2016 growth from Europe, Asia
Reuters: srael’s largest non-government owned defense firm expects revenue and profits to grow this year
Education Minister Naftali Bennett speaks at the INSS conference on January 19, 2015 (Youtube screenshot)
January 19, 2016, 1:35 pm
Bennett: Israel’s defense thinking is ‘deadlocked,’ while our enemies are improving
In attack on Netanyahu’s policy, Jewish Home leader warns reliance on IDF is not a strategy and calls for more creative thinking
By Sue Surkes
The Uzi submachine gun (Wikimedia Commons)
May 29, 2015, 4:22 am
Dozen firms hope to buy Israeli defense contractor
Government privatization plan for Israel Military Industries finds eager buyers, both at home and abroad
By ToI Staff
Vijeta Uniyal
May 7, 2015, 6:17 pm
Vijeta Uniyal
Rolta, Meprolight to set up defense JV in India
An Israeli electro-optic firm has struck a major deal with an Indian defense iT organization
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