Monthly Archives: April 2026

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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Underwater drone for Germany

The German navy has taken delivery of an autonomous Israeli-made “BlueWhale” underwater drone, for reconnaissance and detecting “hybrid threats at sea.” Developed by Israel’s IAI with Germany’s TKMS, it is the navy’s “largest and most advanced unmanned underwater vehicle to … Continue reading

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AI agreement with Azerbaijan

Israel and Azerbaijan signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of artificial intelligence at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem. The partnership will address supercomputing infrastructure, the application of AI in critical civilian sectors, human capital and joint research. … Continue reading

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