Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Private concert for freed hostages

Posted on February 9, 2025

Hanan Ben Ari, one of Israel’s favorite singers, gave a private performance for Liri, Karina, Daniela and Naama and their families in hospital. The unique 2-hour “welcome home” concert included his latest release, “Today I woke up happy.” https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-hostage-says-liri-albag-saved-her-life-as-hamas-captors-tortured-threatened-her/

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An innovative zoo

Posted on February 1, 2025

In Beersheba’s new Midbarium experiential animal park (aka “zoo”), 15 interactive experiences enable visitors to “walk in the shoes” of the animals to understand how they survive and thrive in their habitats. E.g., to fly like a bird, lurk like … Continue reading →

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Israeli hockey to debut in USA

Posted on February 1, 2025

The Jerusalem Capitals and HC Tel Aviv, two leading clubs from the Israel Elite Hockey League (IEHL), will face off at New York’s UBS Arena on 23 Mar. It marks the first time Israeli professional hockey teams will compete on … Continue reading →

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A warm week in Jerusalem

Posted on February 1, 2025

Quite a few events to interest Jerusalemites this week including the early flowering of the capital’s almond trees, US President Trump’s inauguration, and Walter Bingham’s 101st birthday.  Ad 120, Walter. https://rjstreets.com/2025/01/26/oh-what-a-week-in-the-warm-jerusalem-january/

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Safer trains in India

Posted on February 1, 2025

The advanced safety systems of Israel’s Rail Vision (see here previously) are to be introduced to the Indian market. Indian Railways, which operates India’s national railway system, boasts one of the largest rail networks in the world, with approximately 15,000 … Continue reading →

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Night vision binoculars for US Army

Posted on February 1, 2025

Elbit Systems of America has received a $139 million order for more Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binocular (ENVG-B) systems to the US Army (see here previously). The Augmented Reality systems also provide holistic situational awareness in all weather and visibility conditions. … Continue reading →

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Startup investment – to 2/2/25

Posted on February 1, 2025

UVeye raised $191 million; DarioHealth placed $25.6 million of shares; Token Security raised $20 million;

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Exits, mergers & acquisitions – to 2/2/25

Posted on February 1, 2025

Israel’s TopGum acquired Canada’s Island Abbey Nutritionals. Israel’s Zencity acquired UK’s Commonplace for some millions of dollars. Israel’s Hub Cyber Security has acquired Israel’s BlackSwan Technologies. US Tenable acquired Israel’s Vulcan Cyber for $150-180 million.

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Battery material for Europe

Posted on February 1, 2025

Israel Chemicals Limited (ICL) has partnered with Hong Kong’s Shenzhen Dynanonic to produce lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode active material in Europe. ICL says that LFP is a critical solution for the future of Europe’s energy transition. ICL will build … Continue reading →

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Barak 8 for Indian navy

Posted on February 1, 2025

India has bought over 70 ship-mounted MRSAM (medium-range surface-to-air missile) systems from Bharat Dynamics, Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) partner in developing the Indian version of the Barak 8 air defense system. The contract is worth around $340 million. https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-iai-wins-340m-air-defense-contract-with-indian-navy-1001500405

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