Monthly Archives: April 2025

Radio headset plus health monitor

Israel’s Silynxcom (see here previously) has added vital life signs monitoring to its ruggedized communication headsets. They provide crucial health insights and two-way real-time alerts in combat or high-risk environments, alerting command centers, even when the user is incapacitated. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/silynxcom-advances-revolutionary-ear-communication-130600578.html

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Green technology for New York

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and Israel’s Phinergy (see here previously) were awarded a $1.5 million U.S. grant from US-Israel BIRD Foundation (see here previously) to demonstrate a clean alternative to emergency generators based on aluminum-air technology. https://informedinfrastructure.com/99415/bird-energy-awards-1-5-million-grant-to-develop-green-energy-alternative-to-emergency-generators/

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Taking border security to the next level

Israel’s RT Aerostat Systems (see here previously) is showcasing its innovative mobile advanced aerostat (air balloon) platforms to U.S. Customs and Border Protection and other security agencies at the Border Security Expo in Phoenix. They are designed for extreme weather … Continue reading

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US reinforces Israel’s defense systems

The US has transferred a second THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System) anti-missile defense battery to Israel (see here previously). It has also reportedly provided additional Patriot anti-missile defense systems. https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-said-to-transfer-2nd-thaad-missile-battery-to-israel-as-iran-nuclear-tensions-rise/ https://www.ynetnews.com/article/s1brdqkr1l

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Agrotech conference in the North

“Bringing Good News to the North” is the excellent title of the Sunnyside Migal Annual Conference for Agriculture of the Future. 400+ farmers, agrotech innovators, and more, gathered to exhibit agriculture and food production technology, and to plan the future … Continue reading

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Top Greentech companies

Many Israeli startups appear in the Time and Statista’s World’s Top GreenTech Companies of 2025. I spotted Ormat, Redefine Meat, TIPA, Beewise, Aleph Farms, CropX, H2Pro, Addionics, Exodigo, and StoreDot, but there could be others. https://time.com/collection/worlds-top-greentech-companies-of-2025/

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Predicting lightning-induced fires

Scientists at Israel’s Bar-Ilan University have developed an AI-based model that can predict where and when lightning strikes are most likely to cause wildfires. It analyzes high-resolution historical satellite data, weather patterns, vegetation, and topography, achieving over 90% accuracy. https://unitedwithisrael.org/new-israeli-system-predicts-lightning-strikes-and-tackles-wildfires/ … Continue reading

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Israeli Arabs go underground in London

Yoseph Haddad led a delegation of Israeli Muslims, Christians and Druze to London to confront increasing delegitimization of Israel in the UK. His video shows them on the London Underground (metro / tube) giving passengers an alternative view of the … Continue reading

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Ties with Malawi

Israel has signed a bilateral agreement to bring in laborers from Malawi to Israel in sectors such as agriculture and caregiving. Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel said, “Malawi is a true friend of Israel”. “Malawi has stood with us both … Continue reading

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Berlin to twin with Tel Aviv

The mayors of Berlin and Tel Aviv-Jaffa have announced the establishment of a new Twin Cities partnership. It marks 60 years of diplomatic relations between Germany and Israel. Tel Aviv is twinned with 35 foreign cities including five in Germany … Continue reading

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