Israeli defense-tech investment set to nearly triple to $1 billion in 2026
"The major advantage of Israeli defense-tech developments is that most of them are combat-proven. These are not theoretical products," said senior defense manufacturing exec. Eitan Mandel.
Investment in Israel's defense-tech sector is projected to nearly triple, reaching approximately $1 billion by 2026, up from $360 million in 2025. This surge in investment is attributed to rising global defense spending, demand for new military technologies, and Israel's combat-proven technologies. Eitan Mandel, head of the Defense Industries Division at the Manufacturers Association of Israel, highlighted that Israel's defense-tech sector has become one of the world's most advanced and innovative laboratories, with a significant acceleration in development and a shorter time to move products from concept to operational use.
The growth is further fueled by lessons learned from recent conflicts, such as the war in Ukraine, and changes in regulation and procurement processes that make it easier for startups to enter the defense market.
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