Monthly Archives: December 2025

Free-trade agreement with Costa Rica

Israel and Costa Rica signed a comprehensive free trade agreement in Jerusalem, introducing wide-ranging tariff cuts and updated trade rules designed to expand exports and reduce costs for consumers. Officials anticipate a substantial increase in Israeli exports from the current … Continue reading

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Saving the Cocoa bean

The Cacao crop in West Africa has been devastated due to drought. AgroNetica, a subsidiary of Israel’s Betterseeds (see here previously) has developed advanced CRISPR 2.0 technology to produce drought-resistant Cacao. And its “super-cacao” project addresses efficient harvesting and much … Continue reading

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Europe’s dependence on Israeli drone tech

Interesting article on how the problems Israel has been forced to solve – detecting low-flying drones in crowded airspace, distinguishing friendly from hostile platforms, and more – are now confronting European governments. See also link to Startup Nation Central’s article. … Continue reading

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Spotting deep fakes

Israel’s Imper.ai analyzes impersonation risk in real time across widely used communication systems, including Zoom, Teams, Slack, WhatsApp, and Google Workspace. It evaluates multiple security signals across network devices and digital personas, rather than scanning content alone. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/rk9nmmjgbl https://imper.ai/

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US professors visit Israel

Over two dozen American professors (including law, political science and psychology faculties) traveled to Israel with Academic Engagement Network from Nov. 2 to 6, 2025. They learned about Israel’s legal system and challenges, and also saw the aftermath of the … Continue reading

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No bricks in the walls

The advanced XAVER 400 “Sense Through The Wall” radar imaging systems from Israel’s Camero-Tech (see here previously) are now used across nearly 60 countries in defense, law enforcement, and search and rescue. https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-872935

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Israel’s largest-ever public works project

The pre-qualification phase has begun for firms bidding on the $20 billion first phase of the Tel Aviv Metro underground network. Israeli and international firms will compete for construction tenders. The initial stage includes construction of 48 miles of tunnels … Continue reading

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Best of the Best

The Israel Ministry of Defense Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D) Iron Beam laser interception system, developed with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit Systems, has won the prestigious 2026 Aviation Week Laureate Award. https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/winners-announced-aviation-week-networks-68th-annual-laureate-awards https://mod.gov.il/en/press-releases/press-room/iron-beam-laser-defense-system-wins-prestigious-2026-aviation-week-laureate-award

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Intelligent voyage planning

Israel’s THETIS AI is a maritime technology startup that helps shipping companies optimize their voyages using artificial intelligence. Its platform delivers real-time, data-driven voyage planning that reduces fuel consumption, lowers CO₂ emissions, and cuts operational costs. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/ry9zch1axx#google_vignette https://ats.org/ats-news/ai-for-global-shipping/ https://thetisai.com/

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BGU opens new science faculty

Israel’s Ben-Gurion University has opened the Stein Faculty of Computer and Information Science. Its curriculum and research address the rapid shifts in technology, particularly the fast-paced development of AI-based solutions and information technologies. https://www.bgu.ac.il/en/news-and-articles/bgu-opens-the-stein-faculty-of-computer-and-information-science/ https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-878946

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