Events
Israeli DefenseTech Innovation Day 2026 to Meet in Tel Aviv
The October 25 event will bring Israeli defense firms, startups and investors together in Tel Aviv to discuss procurement, dual-use technology and autonomous systems.
Israel
Czech Republic
Czech Republic Becomes NATO’s First SPYDER Air Defense Operator
The Czech Republic is introducing Rafael’s SPYDER air defense system, becoming its first NATO operator as four batteries replace Soviet-era 2K12 Kub systems.
Austria
Austria Advances Drone Modernization as Magni-X Enters Units
Austria is fielding 315 Magni-X reconnaissance drones as the Bundesheer pursues faster, more adaptable procurement for rapidly evolving unmanned systems.
Serbia
Serbia Opens Israeli Drone Assembly Plant, Plans Three More Factories
Serbia has opened a factory to assemble Israeli-made drones for its armed forces and international customers, with President Aleksandar Vučić saying at least three additional facilities are planned with Israeli partners.
Industry
XTEND selected among top performers in $1 billion U.S. Drone Dominance Program
XTEND has been selected among the top performers in Gauntlet II of the U.S. Drone Dominance Program after delivering and demonstrating 120 STRIKER systems during military testing at Fort Carson.
Germany
Germany’s Quantum Systems, XTEND Link AI for NATO Missions
Quantum Systems is integrating XTEND XOS into MOSAIC UXS to connect sensing, swarming and strike systems, with a European NATO program already underway.
Israel
Japan Eyes Israeli Air Defense as Procurement Ties Expand
Japanese defense officials are increasing engagement with Israel as Tokyo examines air defense, lasers, counter-UAS systems and other military technologies.
Romania
Aero Sentinel G2 Tested With Romanian Forces Under Jamming
Aero Sentinel’s G2 flew day and night ISR missions with Romanian forces under heavy electronic jamming, as the Israeli company expands across Eastern Europe.
Poland
Rafael Expands Poland Production Push Ahead of MSPO 2026
Rafael is expanding local production in Poland while bringing Spike, Trophy, Iron Dome, SPYDER and precision-strike systems to MSPO 2026.
Germany
Germany Tests Naval LORA Ballistic Missile in Atlantic
Germany has tested the Israeli Naval LORA ballistic missile from an operational warship, expanding its options for long-range precision strike at sea.
Industry
XTEND Begins NYSE Trading After $110 Million Combination
Defense robotics company XTEND begins NYSE trading under XTND after completing its JFB combination and raising $110 million in total capital.
Analysis
Top 7 Israeli Defense-Tech Companies Expanding Into Europe
Beyond Elbit, IAI, and Rafael: seven independent, mid-size Israeli defense-tech companies building real traction in Europe, from counter-drone AI to maritime intelligence.