Monthly Archives: October 2025

A better defense

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has bought dozens of EdgeUAV systems from Israel’s Axon Vision (see here previously) to detect nearby air threats (e.g. drones). The systems analyze and classify data collected by cameras mounted on armored combat vehicles or stationary … Continue reading

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Seeing through the layers

Latest progress of Israeli archaeologists in the City of David, using muon particle detectors to map ancient sites underground without digging (see here previously). Jerusalem’s historic layers are revealed, from the Iron Age / First Temple period through the Roman … Continue reading

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Automating the greenhouse

Israel’s GrowDirector has developed a modular greenhouse automation system to reduce input costs, water, electricity, fertilizers, and labor. Farmers can track crop details, schedule planting, spraying, receive reminders, analyze and refine protocols to avoid repeating mistakes. https://growdirector.com/

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Scaling up green hydrogen production

Israel’s Technion is part of an international team that has determined how to scale up decoupled water electrolysis (DWE, see here previously) – a technique that produces green hydrogen without carbon emissions or expensive hardware. https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/green-hydrogen-industrial-scale-affordable-dwe/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s44359-025-00061-1

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Better desalination membranes

Researchers at Israel’s Technion Institute, and at University of Texas Austin, have mapped the nano-properties of desalination membranes in their wet state – never achieved before. The information will help design membranes that will desalinate seawater more efficiently, using less … Continue reading

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Mapping Israel’s semiconductor industry

Israel’s startup ecosystem is punching far above its weight in the global semiconductor race. With $5.5 billion raised collectively, 70 startups are positioning Israel as a key player in next-generation chips and AI models. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/r1yxvtznel https://www.earthandbeyond.ventures/deeptech-explained-semiconductors

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More cool data centers

Israel’s ZutaCore has established another cool partnership (see here for previous one) this time with Taiwan’s Compal. The integrated server and cooling solution aims to “revolutionize data center efficiency, reliability, and sustainability”. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/zutacore-and-compal-transform-ai-data-center-cooling-at-yotta-2025-302548739.html

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National AI HQ

Israel has appointed Brig. Gen. (res.) Erez Askal to head its newly established National Artificial Intelligence Headquarters. It will oversee the creation and execution of Israel’s AI strategy, focusing on innovation, regulation, infrastructure and research while bolstering Israel’s international standing … Continue reading

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Israel’s largest AI cloud

Israel’s Vast Data (see here previously) has entered a strategic partnership with Israel’s Shonfeld Data Services (SDS) to power what is being described as Israel’s most advanced sovereign AI infrastructure. It will be built on Vast’s AI Operating System. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/uz6dlauqi

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The largest US flag ever hoisted in Israel

The largest American flag ever flown in Israel has been raised in the Binyamin Regional Council in a gesture of gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump. Measuring 26×36 feet, the red and blue striped flag is visible to passengers on … Continue reading

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