Drones

AITAN, a developer of AI-based combat systems, has raised $41 million in a funding round. The startup's technology has been in intensive operational use by the IDF since the start of the Swords of Iron war.

The Israeli company AITAN, named after Captain Eitan Oster who fell in Lebanon, was founded by Udi Oster and Daniel Almog, who met during their service as officers in Unit 8200 and previously worked with hostage survivor Or Levy. The company develops AI systems for unmanned vehicles, which have accumulated over half a million flight hours in the IDF, and is now expanding its operations to allied...

During the night, Hezbollah launched two explosive drones toward IDF forces in the Ali al-Tahar ridge area. Soldiers fired at one of the drones and intercepted it; there were no casualties. In response, the IDF struck infrastructure of the organization in the Nabatieh area that was used for planning and directing terror plots.

World press headlines: Many accusations against Israel have flowed from Turkey since October 7, 2023, but the new news is that Israel is plotting to use Kurdish forces in northern Syria to thwart the peace process led by President Ahmad al-Shara; in the Aegean Sea, Greece is establishing a drone base, and Israel may be involved. Globes presents a daily short review of interesting news from the...

In a video that arrived from Gaza, a drone is seen arriving from the Egyptian border, landing and releasing a payload. Sources in Gaza told N12: Weapons are also being smuggled using the drones, and the phenomenon has become an industry that generates huge sums.

Explosive drones have revolutionized the battlefield, but the war between Ukraine and Russia has shown that they have significant limitations. Why should the West be concerned?

The Ministry of Defense has demanded 30 million shekels in compensation from drone manufacturer Aerodrome for failing to meet tender conditions. The ministry has expressed willingness to negotiate to avoid a legal battle.

In its first report since the IPO, Cando Drones shows a doubling of revenue and improved gross margins. While the auditor has removed the "going concern" note, the company continues to operate with a net loss and an accumulated deficit of 27.9 million shekels.

The drone company Aerodrome is down by 3% after announcing today (Tuesday) the resignation of CEO Ziv Ben Baruch. He will be replaced by Brigadier General Itzik Bilet, marking the third CEO change in the company within the last year.

The drone company controlled by Ronen Elad published weak semi-annual reports and announced its third CEO in a year. The stock has soared by hundreds of percent since the start of the year on the back of big names like Yossi Cohen, but the gap between ambitious forecasts and actual performance is only growing.

Motorola Solutions is paying $1.5 billion for D-Fend's cyber technology, which enables the remote takeover of hostile drones. Founder Zohar Halachmi will join Motorola as a Senior Vice President.

After striking 24 facilities of Wildberries, known as the "Russian Amazon," Ukraine has declared the e-commerce giant Ozon its next target. Since Saturday, drone strikes have hit 6 of the company's warehouses, causing shares to plummet by 12%. Putin warned that Ukraine has opened a "Pandora's box" and vowed retaliation against sensitive Ukrainian economic sectors.

A joint investigation by Lahav 433 and the Tax Authority has led to the exposure of an infrastructure for importing drones from China, which were transferred to criminal elements. According to the suspicion, the owner of a security company from Ashkelon and two employees imported dozens of shipments while committing tax offenses and money laundering. Forces raided the warehouse, arrested the...

Iryna Terekh, a 34-year-old former furniture designer, leads Fire Point, a major Ukrainian defense company. Despite having no military background, she oversees the production of drones and long-range missiles, which now account for over 60% of Ukraine's long-range missile output.

They are small, cheap, and massive - and the threat they pose is growing. Will the scenes we saw in the Russia-Ukraine war also appear in Israel? Brigadier General (Res.) Ran Kochav, former commander of the Air Defense Array, warns of the challenge of dealing with a mass attack and explains what the defense against it looks like. Podcast "Al Ze" ("About This").

During a Border Police operation near Rahat, a drone identified a suspect removing an object from a vehicle and attempting to flee. Officers apprehended the suspect, and a subsequent search of the area uncovered a Glock pistol wrapped in paper and hidden in an open field. The suspect, an 18-year-old from the Bedouin community, has been arrested and his detention extended.

Information security experts in the IDF are warning of a risk of operational information leakage due to the widespread use of Chinese drones. While procedures regarding Chinese technology have been tightened on bases, there is concern on the operational front regarding the monitoring of forces and a lack of regulation of frequencies. A military source told Walla: "The IDF is far from having order...

Russia is facing a second wave of fuel crisis following Ukrainian drone attacks on oil facilities. Major gas station chains, including Rosneft, Gazprom, and Lukoil, have imposed limits on gasoline sales. Despite government claims of market stabilization, Russia has begun importing fuel. Meanwhile, nine people were killed in ongoing hostilities, and 206 prisoners of war were returned in a mutual...

Amid escalating Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian soil, cash withdrawals from banks have reached record highs. Citizens fear the Kremlin may nationalize deposits to fund the war, leading to liquidity issues across the financial sector.

The military alliance between Moscow and Tehran is taking a new form: Russia is transferring drone components to Iran via the Caspian Sea, helping it restore capabilities damaged during the war against the U.S. and Israel. This route, previously used by Iran to supply Russia, is now operating in the opposite direction.

Russia issued a threat on Monday against the UK after the Ukrainian army used British-made drones for the first time in attacks on Russian territory. The Moscow embassy in London stated that the UK will pay a "higher price" if it continues to support Kyiv in its armed struggle against the Russian army.

The hot defense company doubled its profits and raised its forecast for the second time this year, yet it absorbed heavy selling from foreign investors. How does a stock with a phenomenal report fall, and what does it teach you about your portfolio?

Two Iranian drones attacked the private office of the Prime Minister of the Kurdish region in Iraq. While the regional government's security services did not explicitly name the perpetrators, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani directly blamed Iran for the strike.

US President Donald Trump's executive order imposing tariffs on drones has caused Next Vision's stock to drop by 5.7%. However, experts question the severity of the impact, as the company is already planning to localize production in the US.

Two Ukrainian 'Flamingo' cruise missiles hit the 'Progress' plant in Samara, which manufactures 'Soyuz-2' rockets, potentially halting production for over a year. Simultaneously, a massive drone attack destroyed the largest Wildberries logistics center near Moscow.

A 26-year-old resident of Bu'eine Nujeidat was filmed by a drone driving through the town while serving community service for a previous traffic offense. Suspecting he had spotted a police force, he stopped on the sidewalk and exited through the passenger seat in an attempt to mislead the officers. Following his investigation, an indictment and a request for detention until the end of proceedings...

According to the announcement, the move stems from concerns over national security due to "over-reliance" on foreign countries; however, it is estimated that the move is aimed specifically at the Chinese companies that dominate the market; at the same time, the White House released a report stating that more than 40 countries helped China circumvent the tariffs imposed by the US.

The drones were used extensively in the Strait of Hormuz area. The cost of a single unit reaches tens of millions of dollars, and the total damage exceeds $1.3 billion. Due to their low speed and altitude, these drones have become relatively easy targets.

The American-Israeli defense company Ondas reported second-quarter revenue of $84 million, a 14-fold increase year-over-year. Despite this growth, the company's operating loss widened to $163 million, driven largely by significant stock-based compensation for executives.

362 Ukrainian UAVs were intercepted and destroyed overnight Thursday across several Russian regions, including Belgorod, Bryansk, Voronezh, Kursk, Rostov, Moscow, Tatarstan, Crimea, and Krasnodar, as well as over the Black and Azov Seas, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

Ukraine has launched a new form of economic warfare by targeting Wildberries logistics centers with UAVs. The goal is to shatter the illusion of normalcy for Russian citizens and strike at the heart of the Russian economy, setting a dangerous precedent.

The US is significantly accelerating the production of air defense interceptors. The UAE presents a 'DIY' style drone. Korea has granted a local corporation a contract for the mass production of unmanned robots. And the fund that will invest millions in Israeli defense-tech companies.

About 3,500 American soldiers participated in exercises in Germany, where Ukrainian drone operators successfully neutralized an armored brigade. Despite initial challenges, the performance of US forces improved, and Washington continues to study the combat experience gained by Ukraine.

Aero Sentinel is shifting to mass production after an Iranian missile destroyed its factory, forcing a relocation to Tel Aviv. The goal is to replace Chinese products within the IDF. The company's VP calls it a "strategic necessity."

A week after former Mossad chief David Barnea joined the American company Ondas, it announced winning a Ministry of Defense tender to develop tactical attack drones for the IDF.

MAFAT has issued a call for proposals to detect drones operated via cellular networks. This new threat bypasses traditional jamming measures, offering a range of thousands of kilometers, but its reliance on civilian infrastructure may prove to be its Achilles' heel.

Poland and the Baltic states are reinforcing security measures amid fears of Russian provocations. Intelligence reports suggest a risk of 'false flag' operations designed to destabilize NATO, while Germany reports a series of suspicious security incidents.

Revenues of the manufacturer of stabilized cameras for drones rose by 138% in the second quarter, a growth driven by an increase in sales volume and the number of customers. The company is raising its revenue target for this year to $355 million, or a growth of about 111% compared to 2025.

Russia reported another massive drone attack, the deadliest in two years, with strikes hitting Nizhnekamsk, a key oil industry hub located 1,200 km from the Ukrainian border. Kyiv also reported casualties from Russian shelling, including a drone strike on a taxi.

Facing the Chinese threat, Taiwan is currently building massive fleets of drones and unmanned attack boats. The island aspires to become a global drone power, hoping to deter a direct confrontation with China.

Royal Navy vessels and spy drones, worth approximately £12 million, transmitted 'heartbeat signals' to an IP address in China. The cameras were disconnected from the network, and there are concerns in the UK about the exposure of elite unit personnel.

The UK Ministry of Defence disconnected the cameras from the internet after discovering the breach. Concerns: exposure of operational plans in the Persian Gulf and meetings of senior command staff.

Eight months after the delivery of the 'Iron Beam' laser system to the IDF, it remains non-operational. Experts estimate that full operational maturity will not be reached for another three to four years.

The booby-trapped drone in Germany proved that ranges and accuracy have broken the rules. To prevent the next failure, Israel must harness defense-tech, tighten relations with Ukraine, and build a new layer of defense.

Ukraine has begun attacking the warehouses of the Russian retail giant Wildberries, causing billions of dollars in damage. Tatyana Bakalchuk, the richest woman in Russia, is now trying to save the empire she built.

During a Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting, IDF and National Security Council representatives stated that the constant arming of Israel's enemies makes the drone threat a top priority for the security establishment. A senior official previously admitted: "There is a very serious threat here for which we have no solution."

Criminal organizations and guerrilla groups in Colombia are trying to send fighters to the Ukrainian front so they can learn to operate advanced explosive drones and use the knowledge against their country's army. After hundreds of aerial attacks and 15 soldiers killed, the government in Bogota is investing $1.6 billion in a "drone shield": "Security forces have completely lost their monopoly on...

Vladimir Tkachev, head of the factory producing 'Upyr' FPV drones, was seriously wounded in a car bombing in the Sverdlovsk region. His driver was killed. The incident is the latest in a series of attacks targeting senior figures in the Russian defense industry.

Udi Oster, CEO of Aitan, recalls how he realized the critical lack of drones in IDF units after October 7, 2023. This realization led him to establish a war room for equipment supply and develop a unique drone operating system.

While hundreds of thousands of passengers are passing through Ben Gurion Airport in anticipation of the long-awaited summer vacation or returning from it, routine operations at Israel's international airport have suddenly stopped. After inquiries, operations are gradually returning to normal.