Innovating on the Battlefield – IDF’s new startup strategy outpacing USA & EU
The IDF is increasingly turning to small startups to supply rapid, innovative defense technologies.
The IDF is increasingly turning to small startups to supply rapid, innovative defense technologies.
“On October 7, I was a trainee myself. Now, in wartime, I am training the new soldiers.”
During one of the raids, troops came under live fire. A reservist was moderately wounded and evacuated to a hospital.
The troops expressed strong resolve to continue their deployment, with some noting they were already on a sixth rotation.
The strikes came after Hamas terrorists opened sniper fire at Israeli forces near Khan Younis from beyond the Israeli-controlled side of the yellow line.
The clandestine usage underscore that states frequently prioritize access to cutting-edge technology over ideological positions.
The compound was used to coordinate local Hamas cells in Lebanon and to train terrorists in planning attacks against Israel.
The soldiers opened fire and neutralized the terrorists, eliminating the danger to their forces.
‘Today we saw engagement, determination, and professional conduct, exactly as we expect and train for in the IDF.’
While the intelligence was known to top officials, prevailing conceptions within the security establishment led to its dismissal.
Israeli defense companies nearly doubled in a single year, a pace rarely seen in any sector of Israeli high‑tech.
During the operation, troops located and seized two workshops used for manufacturing weapons and explosives.
‘They had to handle multiple threats arriving at once, and that was only one scenario out of three.’
‘If required, we must be prepared for a rapid transition to a broad offensive to seize additional areas beyond the yellow line.’
After SkyHoop was piloted in Ukraine, where it was tested against Russian drone swarms, it attracted international attention.
Over the past week, IDF forces struck five Hezbollah targets and killed three terrorists in southern Lebanon.
IDF forces operating in northern Gaza identified a terrorist who crossed the yellow line and posed an immediate threat.
Hezbollah has been increasing its activity in southern Lebanon, rebuilding military infrastructure, and rehearsing cross‑border raids.
Intelligence assessments indicate that Hamas is exploiting the ceasefire to rebuild its tunnel network and rearm with more missiles.
According to the FIDF, more than 1,500 grandparents have lost grandchildren in IDF service since October 7, 2023.
