Monthly Archives: October 2025

A clean break from a stressful career

Nice article about an individual entrepreneur that decided to embark on a new career by launching a cleaning company startup after she made Aliyah from Russia. https://www.jpost.com/aliyah/article-869229

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Returning to base

In 2019, Intel acquired Israel’s Habana Labs for $2 billion. Habana’s Caesarea offices are being vacated and the Israeli team will move to other Intel Israel offices. Symbolically, the original founders of Habana are taking over the 8,000-sq-meter Caesarea complex … Continue reading

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Israeli desalination in the Middle East

. If you wish to know how Israeli desalination technology reached countries that had no diplomatic relations with Israel, this article will interest you. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/xtkwpd3kh

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Samsung selects Valens

Korea’s Samsung is partnering with Israel’s Valens Semiconductor (see here previously) to develop the next generation of MIPI A-PHY products for autonomous vehicle and ADAS usage. Samsung will manufacture Valens chipsets using its advanced automotive process node. https://www.prnewswire.com/il/news-releases/valens-semiconductor-and-samsung-partner-to-enhance-the-mipi-a-phy-standard-ecosystem-and-collaborate-on-next-generation-products-302550618.html

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$42 million orders for Gilat

Israel’s Gilat Satellite Networks received one of its largest ever orders, $42 million from a leading satellite operator, primarily for its Multi-Orbit SkyEdge IV Platform. SkyEdge provides In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) that international passengers increasingly demand. https://www.gilat.com/pressreleases/gilat-receives-42-million-in-orders-from-a-leading-satellite-operator-for-its-multi-orbit-skyedge-iv-platform/

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$325 million for startups

Venture firm NFX (see here previously) has raised $325 million. CEO Gigi Levy-Weiss – “We believe Israeli entrepreneurs have the speed, resilience, and vision to lead the AI era, and we’re here to back them. Good times are upon us. … Continue reading

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Germany buys €2 billion of Israeli spike missiles

Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will supply the German army with Spike anti-tank missiles in a €2 billion deal, The contract is especially notable given the arms embargo imposed on Israel earlier this year by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/rjhqsfsrlx

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Israeli defense systems showcased

Paris, Dubai and the Netherlands barred Israeli defense companies from displaying their products. So all the many countries wanting the latest Israeli technology have gone to ADEX 2025 in South Korea to see IAI, Elbit, Rafael, SDC, Ophir Optronics, and … Continue reading

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Firedome snuffs out fires

Israel’s FireDome (see here previously) has demonstrated its automated ability to detect, target and extinguish spot fires in real-world conditions, marking what experts say could be a major breakthrough in wildfire response. It can protect lives, property, and critical assets … Continue reading

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A voice-activated air purifier

South Korea’s SK Networks and SK Magic have adopted the sound isolation tech developed by Israel’s Kardome (see here previously) to launch NAMUHX, a robot that combines air purification with advanced voice interaction. https://www.speechtechmag.com/Articles/News/Speech-Technology-News/SK-Networks-and-Kardome-Partner-171472.aspx

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