Monthly Archives: April 2026

Exits, takeovers & mergers to 12/4/26

France’s Publicis has acquired Israel’s AdgeAI for $100 million. Warner Music has acquired Israeli music tech Revelator.

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Better defense against drones

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has purchased $3.5 million worth of anti-drone systems from Israel’s Autonomous Guard. BeeSense Sensor Systems detect cross-border threats from land, air, and sea. Skylock (see here previously) focuses on drone detection and neutralization. https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-890102  https://aguard-sys.com/

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NIS 74 billion backlog

Israel’s Rafael now has a backlog of orders totaling $23.7 billion. In 2025 it received new orders worth over $10 billion with a net profit of over $400 million. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/hj8s7jqiwe

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NIS 2.3 billion defense order from Greece

Israel’s Elbit will supply the Greek Army with PULS multiple rocket launcher systems and a comprehensive ammunition package worth NIS 2.3 billion ($650 million). It will be implemented over four years, plus a further 10-year’s support and maintenance. https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hjijfqz3we

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Israeli engines steer 100+ satellites

Israel’s Rafael Labs has developed engines that steer satellites in the world’s most critical orbits; their high efficiency allows them to operate for many more years without failure. Rafael is a preferred supplier for agencies including the European Space Agency … Continue reading

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Reducing aviation carbon emissions

More on Boeing’s partnership with Israel’s Technion to create SAF (sustainable aviation fuel – see here previously). Dr. Brendan Nelson, president of Boeing Global, said “If there is one country in the world capable of solving civil aviation’s emissions challenge, … Continue reading

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Order from chaos

Prof Erez Hasman of Israel’s Technion Institute, together with his ex-student Prof Bo Wang and his team in China, have discovered that photons of light, when scattered by the random Brownian motion of nanoparticles in a liquid, get locked into … Continue reading

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Converting diesel trains to electric

Israeli-founded Voltify is developing a comprehensive solution that enables railway companies to transition from diesel to electric power without requiring massive infrastructure investments. Its platform combines battery-powered locomotives, dynamic fast-charging technology, and a network of microgrids designed to supply energy … Continue reading

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Transforming video surveillance

Israel’s Conntour is developing an artificial intelligence platform for real-time video intelligence analysis. Users could (for example) search for “a man with a tattoo on his left arm” or “a van with a print of fruits on it.” https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/rk5onjgjbe https://www.conntour.com/

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Connecting US soldiers

Israel’s Elbit has won a $120 million contract to develop a real-time intelligence system for the US Army. The Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC) system connects soldiers with sensors, positioning data and shared battlefield intelligence through head-mounted technology. https://www.ynetnews.com/business/article/sjot4fpf11x

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