Drone

Ondas acquires Aran Defense for $33.9 million as autonomous defense demand grows

The transaction comes as Aran Defense’s revenues have grown. The division generated an estimated $17m. in revenue in 2025, up from approximately $12m. in 2024.

 Illustration, a smartphone displays the logo of Ondas Holdings Inc.
Nechirvan Barzani, President of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan Region, gives a joint press conference with France's Foreign Minister in Arbil, the regional capital, on February 5, 2026.

Iran's drone strike on Kurds may be warning over Trump administration's backchannel, analyst says

A Ukrainian serviceman from the 429th Separate Regiment of Unmanned Systems ACHILLES controls a FPV drone during a training flight in an undisclosed location, in eastern Ukraine on August 16, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Russia embassy warns Britain of 'consequences' for providing drones to Ukraine used to attack

Moldova's national flag is seen in central Chisinau, Moldova

Moldova's foreign ministry condemns violation of airspace, explosion of aerial object


Iranian official brags of tripled drone capacity amid reports of faction pushing against US deal

The statement came as Iran resumed attacks on its Gulf neighbors and vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting renewed US military strikes against Iranian targets.

 Iranian drones are displayed during a ceremony of the joining new drones to the Iranian Army's combat organisation in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on January 13, 2025.

Iran claims Israel responsible for US strikes, Israel votes to extend state of emergency

Iran reportedly rehabilitating damaged nuclear sites • Iran's Supreme Leader vows revenge for Khamenei • US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Hormuz

A ship in the Strait of Hormuz, June 2026

Israel must treat Hamas's drone smuggling as a national security threat - opinion

On a tour of the Negev, I learned that the threat is not just the smuggling of weapons over Israel’s borders via drones – some of which can carry 150 kilograms of arms – but the drones themselves. 

View of the unrecognized Bedouin village of Khan al-Ahmar, near Ma'ale Adumim, in the West Bank, on May 19, 2026; Illustrative.

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, Huckabee confirms Israeli intel on Trump assassination plot

Iran reportedly rehabilitating damaged nuclear sites • Iran's Supreme Leader vows revenge for Khamenei • US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Hormuz

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026.

Israeli startup raises $36 million to build world's first ‘Iron Dome for drone swarms’

The round will accelerate Skapion’s development and hiring as it builds a mobile end-to-end system designed for the scale, cost, and simultaneity of drone-swarm warfare

Drone being remotely controlled

US imposes new Tehran-tied sanctions as Qatari mediators visit Iran to deescalate regional tensions

Iran reportedly rehabilitating damaged nuclear sites • US, Iran technical teams to reportedly meet in Pakistan on Saturday • Saudi crown prince speaks to Trump on issues involving Iran, Hormuz

A ship sails off the coast of Ajman on July 10, 2026.

Aerial innovation: United Hatzalah’s expanding drone capabilities

Eli Beer, Founder and President, "A lot of new things are coming out of United Hatzalah. We are an innovation center." 

A United Hatzalah emergency responder using a drone to scan roofs for fallen shrapnel, central Israel, March 26, 2026.

Rafael in talks to set up Iron Dome interceptor production line in India - report

Rafael currently produces the system’s interceptors at one of its plants in northern Israel, and last year a missile production line also began operating in the US in partnership with Raytheon.

The logo of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is pictured at Eurosatory in Villepinte, near Paris, France June 13, 2022

Trump says he doesn't want to 'waste his time' negotiating with Iran after overnight strikes

"When you have a ceasefire and Iran is basically violating the ceasefire, I think it is totally crucial that the US forcefully react," said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

US President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.

Two ships attacked in Hormuz following reported Iranian missile strike on Qatari tanker

Both ships sustained structural damage, according to UKMTO, though no casualties or environmental impact were reported in either case.

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026.