Israeli defense technology company
Autonomous counter-swarm defense system being tested by Israeli start-up Skapion in live-fire trial
jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-911720
Rafael CEO: We ended the Iran war with more interceptors than we started with: As countries scramble to increase their missile interceptor stockpile ...
jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-911813
First US-made Iron Dome interceptors delivered at Arkansas facility in major defense milestone
jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-911131
The Armenian Weekly Oct 14
U.S. defense firms debut at Azerbaijan arms fair as Ondas’s Israeli ties emerge: For the first time, U.S. defense companies participated in Azerbaijan’s biennial ...
armenianweekly.com/2026/10/14/us-debut-at-adex/
Iron Dome architect behind new counter swarm system
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/iron-dome-architect-behind-new-counter-swarm-system/
TWZ Oct 13
Bradley’s Old TOW Launchers Get New Teeth With Spike Missile Adapter: The system allows old TOW missile launchers to fire the massively more capable Spike LR2 ...
twz.com/land/bradleys-old-tow-launchers-get-new-teeth-with-spike-missile-adapter
Morocco turns Israeli weapons technology into defense industry as Algeria watches
ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/ska0fx8oge
defence-blog.com Oct 06
Rafael-linked firm gets first orders for drone laser pod: Microcon Vision, an Israeli maker of small camera systems for drones, has unveiled a 1.9 kg (4 ...
defence-blog.com/rafael-linked-firm-gets-first-orders-for-drone-laser-pod/
Tories plan £10bn ‘British Iron Dome’ to protect UK – how would it work?: The Tories pledged to build Britain its own £10bn ‘Iron Dome’ missile interception ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/badenoch-iron-dome-enemy-missiles-tory-conference-b3061949.html
Israeli arms firms participate in Morocco air show for first time: Eight Israeli arms manufacturers, including the three giants Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) ...
middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-arms-firms-participate-morocco-air-show-first-time
techpolicy.press Oct 06
Human Rights Should Still Matter When Countries Buy Tech That Kills: A major defense tech deal between Greece and Israel raises questions about who it's OK ...
techpolicy.press/human-rights-should-still-matter-when-countries-buy-tech-that-kills
Greece's new Israeli air defense shield could reshape military balance, Turkish report says - Nordic Monitor
nordicmonitor.com/2026/09/greeces-new-israeli-air-defense-shield-could-reshape-aegean-military-balance-turkish-report-says/
TWZ Sep 26
Space Force Getting Lasers To Kill Drones Over Cape Canaveral Spaceport: With the job of launching giant tubes packed with explosives and extremely expensive ...
twz.com/news-features/space-force-getting-lasers-to-kill-drones-over-cape-canaveral-spaceport
Nine Israeli innovations that helped shaped the world, from Waze to the Iron Dome
jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-909549
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deutsche-startups.de/2026/09/25/1komma5-isar-aerospace-bavaria-instruments-choco-orbit-metycle/
Rafael’s PUZZLE uses AI to turn battlefield data flood into decisions: Rafael’s AI-based PUZZLE™ Suite brings together intelligence from multiple domains to turn ...
ynetnews.com/tech-and-digital/article/s1y11bs1czl
defence-blog.com Sep 23
Israeli shoulder-fired missile moves toward U.S. qualification: Rafael Systems Global Sustainment, the U.S. subsidiary of Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense ...
defence-blog.com/israeli-shoulder-fired-missile-moves-toward-u-s-qualification/
defence-blog.com Sep 16
Israel’s F-35 jets are getting a new precision weapon: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is integrating its SPICE 1000 precision-guided munition onto the F-35 Adir ...
defence-blog.com/israels-f-35-jets-are-getting-a-new-precision-weapon/
defence-blog.com Sep 14
Israeli Eitan spotted with active protection system in training: An Eitan wheeled armored personnel carrier fitted with Hetz Dorban, an Israeli-developed ...
defence-blog.com/israeli-eitan-spotted-with-active-protection-system-in-training/
defence-blog.com Sep 06
Israeli attack drone maker hits a big production milestone: Israeli drone maker SpearUAV says it has nearly 1,000 Viper 300 loitering munition systems ready for ...
defence-blog.com/israeli-attack-drone-maker-hits-a-big-production-milestone/
defence-blog.com Aug 31
Israel, Greece sign $3.5 billion air defense deal: Israel and Greece signed a defense export agreement worth approximately €3 billion ($3.5 billion) Monday ...
defence-blog.com/israel-greece-sign-3-5-billion-air-defense-deal/
Volkswagen wants to sell plant in Osnabrück: VW plant to become defense site: The state of Lower Saxony and the investor Aurelius want to take over Osnabrück ...
zdfheute.de/wirtschaft/volkswagen-osnabrueck-werk-ruestung-100.html
Key FactsVW’s Osnabrück Plant Slated for Defense Production
Sep 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesschau.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesschau.de
- Volkswagen, Lower Saxony and Aurelius agreed sale terms; Aurelius is expected to hold the majority, while the state would retain a minority, pending completion.
- After car production ends in 2027, the site is planned to gradually become a center for security and defense solutions.
- According to the works council, the proposed arrangement could provide prospects for nearly 1,400 of the current 1,800 employees.
- The first planned project is production of air-defense systems from Israeli manufacturer Rafael.
Germany and Europe must strengthen their capabilities and become more independent. Lower Saxony will contribute to ensuring that this leads to value creation and secure employment.— Olaf Lies, the Premier of Lower Saxony, on strengthening Europe and Germany’s capacities and securing jobs in the Osnabrück plan.
Finland, Israel quietly extend defense agreement for 10 years: The agreement was signed in 2024, during the height of the war in Gaza, and despite strong ...
jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-907061
Greece to sign $3.6b. Israeli air defense deal, creating 'Achilles Shield' against Turkey and Iran
jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-906968
Volkswagen: Osnabrück to become an arms production site - | Solution for all VW plants?
deraktionaer.de/artikel/aktien/volkswagen-osnabrueck-wird-ruestungsstandort-loesung-fuer-alle-vw-werke-20408274.html
Metal recycling strengthens security of supply and also the portfolio: Metalle wie Kupfer sind gefragt und knapp, der Kupferpreis ist auf Jahressicht um fast 50 ...
nzz.ch/deutschland/finanzen/metallrecycling-staerkt-die-versorgungssicherheit-und-auch-das-portfolio-ld.10023384
In Germany, Rafael will produce components of the Iron Dome on a former Volkswagen site
i24news.tv/en/news/israel/defense/artc-in-germany-rafael-will-produce-components-of-the-iron-dome-on-a-former-volkswagen-site
EU pursues closer Israel ties on air defense and space: Israel Space Agency chief met with EU Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva for talks this week.
politico.eu/article/eu-closer-ties-israel-air-defense-space/
“Iron Dome” production in Germany from 2027: RAFAEL plans major project: In Osnabrück, the structural transformation of German industry is becoming tangible: ...
tz.de/wirtschaft/iron-dome-fertigung-in-deutschland-ab-2027-rafael-plant-grossprojekt-zr-94480469.html
Volkswagen plans to turn German car factory into defence production hub for Israel
iol.co.za/news/world/2026-09-08-volkswagen-plans-to-turn-german-car-factory-into-defence-production-hub-for-israel/
The writing was on the wall: VW announced that it would phase out production at this plant. And rumors were rife that it could become home to a defense company ... Show more
Key FactsKlaus-Michael Kühne dies at age 89
Aug 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
- Kühne+Nagel International confirmed that Kühne died at his Swiss home during the night before Monday; the company gave no cause of death.
- His estimated fortune was 36 billion euros; through Kühne Holding, he held 55 percent of Kühne+Nagel, 30 percent of Hapag-Lloyd and most recently 20 percent of Lufthansa.
- Kühne had placed most of his assets in a foundation several years earlier, and that foundation owns Kühne Holding; Thomas Staehelin is designated as his successor in the foundation’s presidency.
- The Hamburg opera house initiated by Kühne and funded solely by his foundation remains in the planning stage after approval by the Senate and Bürgerschaft, and its future is open.
With the death of Klaus-Michael, a visionary, a great entrepreneur and an impressive personality has left us.— Jörg Wolle, Chairman of Kühne+Nagel’s Supervisory Board
Israel and Greece sign huge multi-billion-dollar ‘Achilles Shield’ weapons deal: Move seen as Greece focusing on modernizing its armed forces to keep pace with ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/israel-greece-weapons-deal-arms-b3042121.html
Finland’s double game: accuses Israel of ‘Gaza genocide,’ buys David’s Sling for millions
ynetnews.com/article/hjzv7sbume
20 Israeli breakthroughs that could shape the future: A special ynet Global Rosh Hashanah project will spotlight breakthroughs in medicine, technology, defense ...
ynetnews.com/tech-and-digital/article/hkeatozufg
Lower Saxony, Rafael and Aurelius to build Iron Dome components at former VW factory
jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-907805
Greece security deal may help ease interceptor shortage after Iran war: Rafael and IAI to receive 3 billion euros to build Greece a multilayered air defense ...
ynetnews.com/business/article/rkhtf00xuzl
Turkey plans for war scenarios amid expanding Israel-Greece defense ties, official letter reveals - Nordic Monitor
nordicmonitor.com/2026/08/turkey-plans-for-war-scenarios-amid-expanding-israel-greece-defense-ties-official-letter-reveals/
Learned from Israel? The workaround to bypass Qatar and make Iron Dome components in Germany
ynetnews.com/business/article/syulwhlofg
Philstar Life Sep 01
REVIEW: 'Filipiñana' tees up a pitch-black satire: Adapted from Rafael Manuel’s original short, the film is a scathing satire of capitalist ...
philstarlife.com/geeky/745317-review-filipinana-tees-up-pitch-black-satire
Greece moves ahead with $3.6B Israeli air defence deal despite Gaza genocide: Athens moves ahead with acquisition of three Israeli air defence systems as Israel ...
trtworld.com/article/d5eefea41b0c
Ukrainian drones overwhelm Russian tanks’ new active protection system—for now: Tanks with defensive tech for shooting down drones are still proving vulnerable.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/08/ukrainian-drones-overwhelm-russian-tanks-new-active-protection-system-for-now/
Who are the candidates running for UN secretary-general?: GENEVA: The 10th United Nations secretary-general will be chosen this year for a five-year term ...
arabnews.com/node/2655567/world
For Giants and Red Sox, Devers trade led to stunning turn of fortunes: When the Giants acquired Rafael Devers from the Red Sox last year, the move was supposed ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/giants/article/giants-red-sox-devers-trade-led-stunning-turn-22400144.php
OpinionNigel Farage looks trapped and rattled – now the nationalist tide can be turned: There are more votes in tolerance and decency than in toxic division ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/12/nigel-farage-trapped-nationalist-votes-division-reform
Israel successfully tests improved Arrow system as defense upgrades accelerate: Since its inception in the 1980’s, the development of the program has been led by ...
jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-904711
Made in India: Inside the India-Israel weapons alliance Amnesty wants dismantled: A report by Amnesty International targets Indian arms exports to Israel ...
jpost.com/israel-news/article-905095
'We had a friend in need': how Israel quietly helped India turn the tide in a Himalayan war
ynetnews.com/article/hyo0cgrbfg
defence-blog.com Jul 29
Rafael’s naval gun system reaches its 1,000th delivery: An Israeli defense company just shipped its 1,000th version of a gun system that has become one of the ...
defence-blog.com/rafaels-naval-gun-system-reaches-its-1000th-delivery/
Miami-Dade’s next schools superintendent on closures, teacher pay, AI and more: What is Rafael Villalobos’ vision for Miami-Dade County Public Schools? He sounds ...
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article316849790.html
Theater spectacle: "Violenza" depicts right-wing extremists: Max, Rafael, Nick, Horvath, and Moritz talk about love of home on stage.
nzz.ch/feuilleton/buehne/theater-spektakel-violenza-zeigt-rechtsextreme-fanatiker-ld.10019404
defence-blog.com Jul 31
Automotive LiDAR maker lands new counter-drone contract: A company that has spent years perfecting sensors to keep self-driving cars from hitting pedestrians ...
defence-blog.com/automotive-lidar-maker-lands-new-counter-drone-contract/
India steps up arms supplies to Israel, sent almost 3,000 arms consignments since October 7
jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-904501
defence-blog.com Jul 18
Israeli firm brings battle-tested weapons to Farnborough: Israel's largest defense contractor is bringing a laser cannon that shoots down rockets with light ...
defence-blog.com/israeli-firm-brings-battle-tested-weapons-to-farnborough/
‘Full cooperation’: How Tel Aviv University serves Israel’s security state: From Shin Bet recruitment to military training programs, Israel’s defense ...
972mag.com/tel-aviv-university-security-state/
US Air Force signs $1.84 billion contract with Northrop Grumman for Rafael Litening targeting pods
jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-904346
Who is Rafael Villalobos? Meet Miami-Dade public schools’ next superintendent: Who is Rafael Villalobos? Miami-Dade’s new superintendent has long record in ...
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article316704280.html
Greece Poised to Approve €3 Billion Israeli Air Defense Package: Greece is set to approve a €3 billion Achilles’ Shield network linking Israeli air defenses with ...
greekreporter.com/2026/07/21/greece-approve-israeli-defense-package/
Israeli companies show off battle-proven systems at Farnborough Airshow: IAI unveils new multi-mission aircraft while Rafael showcases the Iron Beam laser ...
jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-903103
'Mr. Security': Inside Amir Baram's mission to secure Israel's military future, defense ties
jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-903485
Israel's Rafael Turns To India For Iron Dome Missiles: Sources: If rationalised, the deal can also add greater momentum to India's Make-in-India vision ...
ndtv.com/world-news/israels-rafael-turns-to-india-for-iron-dome-missiles-sources-11753369
"Beate Genocide Cleaner" is permissible criticism according to the court: Activist and influencer Rafael "Veni" Eisler had to answer for incitement to hatred and ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000332322/beate-voelkermord-reiniger-ist-laut-gericht-zulaessige-kritik
VW: Qatar apparently stops VW deal with Israel - | 2,000 jobs at German plant uncertain again
welt.de/wirtschaft/article6a55f0fd86a2f0846eaaff7d/vw-katar-stoppt-offenbar-vw-deal-mit-israel-2000-jobs-in-deutschem-werk-wieder-ungewiss.html
82-year-old man dies of wounds sustained in Iranian missile attack on Haifa in April
timesofisrael.com/82-year-old-man-dies-of-wounds-sustained-in-iranian-missile-attack-on-haifa-in-april/
Iron Dome’s next leap: Israel tests laser-linked upgrade for the wars ahead: The Defense Ministry and Rafael say the tests applied lessons from the war and ...
ynetnews.com/article/b1j00frb7mg
Rafael to supply Romania with Spyder air defense systems in $2.3 billion deal: The agreement includes launchers, interceptors, radar systems, training and ...
ynetnews.com/business/article/skrceacgge
Location Germany: Sheikh mutt in Osnabrück?: Volkswagen wants to save its plant with an arms deal. Investor Qatar is blocking it. Now even in Berlin ...
wiwo.de/politik/deutschland/standort-deutschland-scheich-matt-in-osnabrueck/100240501.html
Israeli startup raises $36 million to build world's first ‘Iron Dome for drone swarms’
jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-902100
US Marine Corps deploys Iron Dome interceptors on Guam for China war drills: The US Marine Corps acquired the MRIC system, which combines an American radar and ...
jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-901055
Israel's Iron Dome faces setback as VW's plan to build parts at German plant falters
trtworld.com/article/735454ab1d2d
VW shareholder Qatar opposes Israeli plans for plant in Osnabrück: Volkswagen CEO Blume has long remained silent on the planned job cuts at the automotive giant ...
braunschweiger-zeitung.de/wirtschaft/article412573583/vw-aktionaer-katar-stellt-sich-gegen-israelische-plaene-fuer-werk-in-osnabrueck.html
Qatar Blocks Defense Joint Venture Between VW and Israeli Firm: Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund vetoed a deal for Volkswagen AG to make vehicles supporting ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-10/qatar-blocks-defense-joint-venture-between-vw-and-israeli-firm
Paid articlePaywall Dark Horse cancels Holocaust cartoon book after author rejects demand to condemn Israel
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Netanyahu minister confirms Israel sent Iron Dome system to UAE during Iran war: Asked in an Army Radio interview whether the UAE received an Israeli missile ...
haaretz.com/israel-news/israel-security/2026-07-05/ty-article/.premium/netanyahu-minister-confirms-israel-sent-iron-dome-system-to-uae-during-iran-war/0000019f-319d-d4c0-a5bf-f59fa5100000
ekathimerini.com Jun 29
Greece moves closer to $3 billion Israeli air defense deal: Greece is moving to secure approval for a major air defense agreement with Israel ...
ekathimerini.com/politics/foreign-policy/1308091/greece-moves-closer-to-3-billion-israeli-air-defense-deal/
‘Intentions not enough, very strong nuclear verification needed in Iran after war,’ says IAEA chief Rafael Grossi
wionews.com/world/very-strong-nuclear-verification-needed-in-iran-after-war-says-iaea-chief-rafael-grossi-1782488144019
Romania Insider Jun 30
Romania acquires Israeli SPYDER mobile air defense systems worth EUR 2 bln: Romania has signed a strategic framework agreement with the Israeli company Rafael ...
romania-insider.com/romania-acquires-israeli-spyder-air-defense-june-2026
Rafael Devers’ disrespect of Vitello deepens Giants’ leadership crisis: In the wake of the San Francisco Giants’ Pride Night fiasco, Rafael Devers’ blatant ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/annkillion/article/rafael-devers-disrespect-vitello-deepens-22314935.php
