Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

New tech saves lives on the battlefield

Posted on February 4, 2024

Israel’s Ministry of Defense Directorate of Defense R&D (MAFAT) works with 200 startups plus universities to develop tech solutions to wartime challenges. New vehicles include remotely piloted troop carriers and bulldozers. New software includes AnyVision’s facial recognition system. https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-innovative-systems-aid-israeli-ground-forces-in-gaza-1001467845

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Hydrogen-powered drones just got more powerful

Posted on February 4, 2024

Since last featured (see here) in this newsletter, Israel’s Heven Drones has launched several new models of its hydrogen-powered drones. The early model flew for 100 minutes with a 7kg payload. Its new HD250 carries 10kg for up to 8 … Continue reading →

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EVs to be powered by nuclear fusion energy

Posted on February 4, 2024

Israel’s NT-Tao (see here previously) plans to use mini fusion power generation facilities as charging stations for electric vehicles. It aims to manufacture demonstration facilities by 2029 and to commercialize them in the 2030s. https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Energy/Honda-backed-Israeli-startup-to-use-nuclear-fusion-to-power-EVs

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Climate prizes

Posted on February 4, 2024

JNF-Canada, KKL-JNF and Startup Nation Central awarded their $1 million Breakthrough Climate Solutions Prize (CSP) to three Israeli projects: – two Technion professors (cyanobacteria in building), Tel Aviv University Prof Brian Rosen (green ammonia) and BGU Prof Menny Shalom (zinc-air … Continue reading →

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Distinguished service award

Posted on February 4, 2024

Tel Aviv University Professor Isaac Ben-Israel, former head of Israeli Space Agency, is the first Israeli to receive the Distinguished Service Award from the International Astronautical Federation (IAF). It is for his outstanding contribution to astronautics (space sciences) and to … Continue reading →

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Israeli Arabs visit Auschwitz

Posted on February 4, 2024

It was a historic event when the first Arab Israeli delegation visited the Auschwitz death camp on Yom Hazikaron (Memorial Day).  Israel-Arab Yoseph Haddad features on this special documentary of the emotional journey of dozens of Arab Israelis to Poland … Continue reading →

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Helping protect ships in the Red Sea

Posted on February 4, 2024

This article mentions five Israeli startups that either are being used or could be used to help keep cargo ships safe from attack in the Gulf. Windward, and theDOCK hub startups WaveBL, Hoopo, ConboAI and DockTech. They all have previously … Continue reading →

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Promoting Arab-Jewish unity

Posted on February 4, 2024

The non-profit Tsofen (see here previously) has launched a new campaign to promote unity among Jews and Arabs working in Israel’s high-tech sector. Its slogan is “working together – right now we are making a voice of partnership.” Startups Intuit, … Continue reading →

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Bedouin eco-village turns desert into oasis

Posted on February 4, 2024

Project Wadi Attir in the northern Negev (see here previously) aims to show the world that proper land stewardship and technologies can turn an unlivable place into an oasis. It opened an agricultural school in 2018, grows medicinal plants and … Continue reading →

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Knights deliver rice to Israeli food charity

Posted on February 4, 2024

The order of the Knights of Malta (full title “Maltese Knights Hospitaller of the Order of St John of Jerusalem”) delivered 24 tons of rice to Leket Israel to support the people of Israel during the ongoing war. It was … Continue reading →

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