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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


US rewards UAE's military aid in Iran war with expanded access to AI chips - report

In recognition of the UAE's support for US national security interests, the US has granted UAE AI companies free access to buy chips from companies such as Nvidia.

An AI-generated image of an Nvidia chip.

Robotican: Robots built for the front lines, and below them

From tunnels to missile-hit buildings, Robotican’s unmanned systems take soldiers out of danger.

Robotican's hybrid Rooster drone and autonomous dog robot

Innoviz launches Perciz to bring its LiDAR into defense and homeland security

New division adapts Innoviz's automotive‑grade LiDAR for C‑UAS, critical‑infrastructure protection, and real‑time threat response.

Innoviz launches Perciz to enter into defense and homeland security market

Indian Navy opens investigation after local version of Elbit drone crashed during training

The Israeli UAV, manufactured under license by the Adani Group, crashed during a training sortie near the village of Drampar in Gujarat. A similar UAV crashed in the area in January 2010.

A view shows a model of Drishti 10(Starliner), a medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, and SkyStriker, tactical loitering munitions for covert and precise airstrikes, by Adani Defence and Aerospace at their stall during the drone exhibition at Bharat Drone Shakti 2023.

Trump says Iran 'will be defeated soon,' as US begins new wave of airstrikes on Iranian targets

Trump, Netanyahu expected to meet in US on Monday • US CENTCOM redirects vessels attempting to breach Hormuz blockade • IDF may begin withdrawal within days after Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome end

US President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Prime Minister of Iraq Ali al-Zaidi in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 14, 2026.

Battlefield dominance will belong to the side that owns the operating layer - opinion

Drones and sensors matter, but the true advantage goes to whoever builds the operating layer that fuses data, AI, and command into one learning battlefield network.

Defense firm Elbit Systems announced new $100 million contracts with the Defense Ministry to develop advanced digitization capabilities for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). February 9.

Iranian strikes reported across region as Trump threatens to strike power plants, bridges

US carries out fresh round of strikes in Iran • CENTCOM reinstates blockade in Strait of Hormuz • Trump requests Israel to pull out of Syria, Lebanon

A US Air Force F-35A stealth fighter jet is refueled over the Middle East, July 12, 2026.

The drone gap: Israel's defense giants are not building the weapon this war demands - analysis

Why Israel’s world-leading defense industry is failing to deliver the one weapon modern warfare demands most

A member of the Lava Unmanned Systems Regiment, Norman, poses for a photograph with a Bulava strike drone, a kamikaze UAV capable of carrying a 3.5-kilogram payload with a range of up to 100 kilometers in Kharkiv region, Ukraine.
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Iran war gives US opportunity to test new combat systems on modern battlefield - analysis

At sea, drones are an obvious choice for navies, offering a quick way to pivot to the new maritime battlefield.

Two US Navy Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) drone boats navigate during the NATO exercise BALTOPS 26 on June 15, 2026 off the coast of Gdynia, Poland; Illustrative.

Houthis target Abha airport after Saudi strike while Trump, Iran clash over Hormuz management

US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Hormuz • Iranian official brags of tripled drone capacity • IDF coordinating with US military in preparation for possible strikes

Smoke seen rising from Sana'a International Airport following Saudi strikes on July 13, 2026.