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Defense establishment prepares for the next battlefield threat: SIM-card operated drones
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.
Ministry of Defense ramps up startup procurement
A new MAFAT report obtained by Globes reveals that the volume of orders from startups doubled in the first half of 2026, alongside records in capital raising and defense exports. Autonomous platforms and AI solutions lead the volume of engagements.
Bank Mizrahi-Tefahot invests 98.8 million shekels in waste management sector
Bank Mizrahi-Tefahot continues its non-banking investment strategy by injecting 98.8 million shekels into Mafat, a company specializing in waste collection, sorting, and landfill operations.
The deal is complete: Mizrahi Tefahot Invest acquires 15% of Mafat for 99 million shekels
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank is investing 99 million shekels to acquire a 15% stake in Mafat. The deal values the waste management company at 659 million shekels post-money.
Jerusalem Launches New Defense Tech Accelerator
The Jerusalem Development Authority, the Ministry of Defense, and the Jerusalem Municipality are launching a new deep-tech accelerator. Selected startups will receive up to two million shekels in funding and access to defense research facilities.