20,000 jobs in California

367 Israeli-founded companies created more than 20,000 jobs in California in 2024, and added $6.5 billion to the economy, according to a new report from the U.S.-Israel Business Alliance. They also paid average annual earnings of over $175,000, nearly double those of other companies in the state.

$1 billion orders for personal planes

Israel’s AIR has received orders worth $1 billion, with 3,300 customers currently on a waiting list for its AIR ONE eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) personal aircraft. FAA regulatory approval and the start of serial production are anticipated this year.  

Israeli startup investments to 12/4/26

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Exits, takeovers & mergers to 12/4/26

France’s Publicis has acquired Israel’s for . Warner Music has Israeli music tech .

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 previously) focuses on drone detection and neutralization.  

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.

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.

$6 billion of bonds are oversubscribed

Israel successfully completed a $6 billion public offering of dollar-denominated bonds with low interest rates, that were six times oversubscribed. 300+ institutional investors participated from over 30 countries, indicating a high level of confidence in the Israeli economy.

Israeli US startup founders open the TASE

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange hosted a special Opening Bell Ceremony, welcoming eight prominent founders of New York–based Israeli technology companies. Nearly 500 Israeli startups are operating in New York, mainly in cybersecurity, fintech, AI, digital health and proptech.

Israeli startup investments to 22/3/26

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