Category: Business

The U.S. Marines completed their first live-fire training with an air defense system integrating Israel’s Iron Dome Interceptor. The system is based on an American radar and command-and-control center, combined with the Iron Dome (Tamir) interceptor and a mobile launcher developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Raytheon as a prime contractor. In August 2023, […]

The Israel Ministry of Defense signed a landmark deal worth over $500 million to expand serial production of Israel’s first domestically developed laser interception system, the Iron Beam, with lead developers Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit Systems. Iron Beam is a ground-based high-power laser air defense system designed to counter aerial threats, including rockets, […]

In response to human-caused environmental shifts, New Zealand’s native stoneflies have undergone a striking transformation: a change in their coloration. Just published in the journal Science, the University of Otago study provides arguably the world’s most clear-cut case of animal evolution in response to change made by humans. New Zealand’s stoneflies are fascinating insects that […]

A significant portion of the US population, estimated between 71 and 95 million people, may be exposed to PFAS-contaminated groundwater, according to a recent USGS study. This represents over 20% of the country’s population. These findings are according to the U.S Geological Survey study. The scientists said the predictive model results can help members of […]

IDF Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, leading the attack on Iran alongside the Air Force Commander, Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar, October, 26, 2024. photo credit- IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT Around 2:00 AM tonight, six explosions were heard in Iran’s capital city, Tehran and Raj. Half an hour later, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed […]

Israel Tech Startups and Innovations: Weekly Roundup October 12 – October 25, 2024New Startups / VC FundingIsraeli Cloud Security Startup Stream.Security Raises $30 Million Series B to Expand Detection and Response PlatformStream.Security, formerly known as Lightlytics, is an Israeli startup that offers a SaaS platform that helps organizations of all sizes deploy configurations from plan […]

BiltOn, formerly called Beti, is an Israeli startup founded by former IDF special forces soldiers that offers construction site management software specializing in safety, labor management and quality assurance solutions. The firm raised $15 million in a Series B funding round, led by PSG Equity, a growth equity firm specializing in software and technology-enabled services, […]

OneStep is an Israeli medtech startup that offers an AI-powered Digital Care Platform to offer “proactive & precise” medical care. The firm raised $36 million in a Series B funding round led by venture capital firms Team8 and Vintage Investment Partners, with participation from existing investors Aleph, 10D, and LionBird. OneStep has now raised $48 […]

Can an AI electronic tongue tell the difference between Coke and Pepsi? Well, some scientists say they created one that can. A new graphene electronic tongue can distinguish between similar liquids, like milk with different water content, and identify different products, like various sodas and coffee blends. It can even detect spoilage in fruit juices […]

The American military has deployed its THAAD anti-missile system in Israel. The American Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin confirmed this when speaking with reporters just a few hours ago. The deployment was made to help protect Israel from the constant missile attacks being launched against the country by Hezbollah terrorists based in Lebanon and by […]