Israel’s defense-tech industry is experiencing a surge in international interest and investment, driven by combat experience gained during the past three years of war and growing global demand for advanced military technologies.
Eitan Mandel, head of the Defense Industries Division at the Manufacturers Association of Israel, shared his thoughts on Israel’s booming defense industry during a presentation this week at a conference entitled “Defense Tech: The Next Frontline of Israeli Hi-Tech.” The conference was hosted in Tel Aviv by Naschitz Brandes Amir, Group19 Tech and the Israel High-Tech Association as part of Israeli Hi-Tech Week.
“Israel is currently one of the world’s most advanced and innovative defense-tech laboratories,” he said. “Over the past three years, we have accumulated extensive knowledge and experience, and the world is watching us. This advantage has driven a surge in investment. Funding for Israeli defense tech jumped from approximately $360 million in 2025 to an expected $1 billion in 2026.”
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