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The novel adapter solution enables Bradley crews to fire Spike LR2 missiles without replacing the launcher or modifying the turret, offering extended range and

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LinkedIn’s Top Israeli Startups for 2026: 15 Companies to Watch
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From a $60 million seed round for identity security startup Oak to AI agents for enterprise operations, LinkedIn’s annual ranking highlights the Israeli

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The LORIN-1 interceptor is designed to counter high-speed Shahed and Geran threats, offering an operational range of 30 kilometers.

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Deliveries of the AH-64E model are slated for the early 2030s following cabinet approval and adjustments made to accommodate Israel's current budgetary constraints.

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Image credit: Sgt. Rhianna Ballenger/U.S. Army, Army Times (https://www.armytimes.com), "Anduril awarded contract to expand US Army’s next-gen battlefield command system" (documented on 14 October 2026)

A five-year contract valued at up to $1.8 billion will transition the NGC2 battlefield software from testing to operational fielding across I Corps in the Indo-Pacific.

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Severe criticism mounts over Trump administration policy, Musk's satellite limitations, and the emerging security implications for Europe.

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The satellite-independent system uses visual guidance to deliver one-meter accuracy, allowing a single commander to manage dozens of autonomous strikes simultaneously.

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The Australian-developed containerized interceptor system can launch over 20 autonomous drones and is scheduled for operator trials in late 2026.

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Investment firm CVC will invest around $350 million in the Petah Tikva-based defense company, while the founding Blom family retains a 60% controlling interest.

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A memorandum of understanding signed in Slovakia will advance an academic and professional framework for UAS training, simulation, and education.

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LinkedIn’s Top Israeli Startups for 2026: 15 Companies to Watch

The annual ranking highlights the Israeli companies attracting talent, expanding their workforces and drawing interest from jobseekers.

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The recent close call highlights severe gaps in Israel's security vetting of foreign aircrews arriving at Ben Gurion Airport, despite strict international aviation regulations.

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The tactical AESA system provides 360-degree elevated tracking and long-range detection, enabling rapid deployment without relying on fixed infrastructure.

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The Department of Justice announced coordinated enforcement actions against covert IT workers who used stolen identities and domestic laptop farms to generate millions for Pyongyang.

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Queen Suthida flew the Swedish-made JAS-39 Gripen in the presence of King Rama X, becoming the first woman in Thailand to pilot the aircraft.

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Project Lightwell identified and backported fixes for Java libraries while launching a new Clearinghouse enterprise service.

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AI Pioneers Call for Global Oversight After Security Failures

Over 400 scientists, including Geoffrey Hinton and Yoshua Bengio, want advanced AI models initially isolated from external networks and containment failures reported to an international body

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Built on a shared architecture, the new interceptor series aims to drastically cut production and procurement costs to address depleted inventories.

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Slated to open in Gothenburg in 2027, the facility aims to shorten lead times, transfer technology, and ensure sovereign supply chains for NATO armies in Europe.

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A massive deal estimated at around $900 million includes up to 24 advanced Block 3 fighter jets, diverse munitions, and extensive military cooperation.

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The Council approved an integrated military and civilian mission to advise and train the Lebanese Armed Forces and internal security services for three years.

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Image credit: IAI (https://www.iai.co.il), "FIRE STORM - IAI" (documented on 14 October 2026)

The tactical unmanned system combines a VTOL drone with SIG SAUER's MICROLIGHT remote weapon station armed with an M250 machine gun.

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