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Israel’s KKL-JNF Grazing Unit deploys thousands of animals (sheep, goats, and antelopes) for anti-wildfire vegetation management, removing combustible foliage to create fire buffer lines. The IDF’s Nature Defense Team manages hundreds of animals at bases to protect ammunition stockpiles.

Israel’s Edgybees (see previously) has patented a huge leap in geospatial analysis. Artificial Neural Networks identify and tag dynamic objects in real-time video images. This method vastly improves mapping accuracy, especially in situations where GPS is unavailable or unreliable.

Two researchers from Israel’s Technion have received €150,000 European Research Council (ERC) "Proof of Concept" grants (see previously). Prof. Lior Gepstein’s for innovative treatments for atrial fibrillation (AF); and Prof. Yoav Schechner’s for a camera calibration system.

Israel’s Cyabra (see previously) found that some of the recent hype about DeepSeek, China’s AI sensation, was driven by fake accounts, indicating a coordinated disinformation campaign. Cyabra also exposed problems with the German election.

IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Don Spielman interviews Israeli AI pioneer Dr Eli David who explains how the AI war is heating up across the world and changing the battlefield. They discuss how Israel and the US will utilize AI development to keep ahead of tyrannical regimes across the globe.

Israel’s F-35I Lightning II Adir (“the mighty one”) is more than just another F-35 - it is a customized powerhouse tailored for the Israeli Air Force. It features enhanced command and control systems, a unique electronic warfare suite, and Israeli-made weapons integration.

This ILTV video features Israel’s Afeka College (see previously). As Israel faces a growing demand for engineers, Afeka Academic College is transforming education to build the next generation of high-tech leaders.

The Tel Aviv and Jerusalem municipalities have partnered with Tech It Forward (see previously) to offer free behind-the-scenes tours of the hi-tech sector to help them get a foot in the door. It is provided to college graduates (aged 22-35) on the 5-month residential Ulpan Etzion program.

Israel’s Energy Ministry has launched a campaign to get solar panels onto 15 percent of Israel’s residential roofs by 2030. It offered incentives such as varied tariff options, shortened payback periods, tax incentives, and fast-track connection to the grid. It wants 100,000 more solar roofs by the end of the decade.

Israel’s Canotera AI analyzes the details of a legal case to predict the outcome and the likely value of any damages awarded. It can be used by plaintiffs, defendants, lawyers, and insurance companies. Its first client is a New York insurance company.