Israel is establishing itself as an advanced testing ground for next-generation military technologies. In an ecosystem where the bridges between academic research, elite technological units and venture capital are structural, innovation cycles are short and production is rapid.
Israeli singularity is not only due to the density of its engineers or the proximity between startups and the armed forces. It lies in a systemic approach: quickly integrating civilian technologies (artificial intelligence, computer vision, edge computing, cybersecurity, robotics) into operational military architectures. Where traditional manufacturers favor closed platforms and long cycles, a new generation of players is banking on modular, interoperable and software-oriented building blocks.
In this context, the drone threat, electronic warfare, securing autonomous systems and multi-sensor coordination are reshaping the priorities of Western armies. Superiority no longer depends solely on firepower, but on algorithmic precision, communications resilience and the ability to orchestrate hybrid fleets in real time.
The startups presented below, from fire control assisted by artificial intelligence to multi-drone orchestration, including radio frequency neutralization and protection against GNSS spoofing, illustrate this evolution.
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Smart Shooter: AI-augmented shooting control against the drone threat
It is the oldest of our selection but it is no less innovative, founded in 2011 by Michal Mor and Avshalom Ehrlich, formerly of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, Smart Shooter is located on Kibbutz Yagur, in the north of Israel. The company designs electro-optical fire control systems for small arms, based on proprietary technology called SMASH.
This technology combines artificial intelligence and computer vision to assist the shooter in the acquisition and engagement of land or air, fixed or mobile targets. Operation is based on a locking–tracking–shooting sequence: once the target has been identified, the system calculates the trajectory and only authorizes the start of the shot when the probability of impact is maximum.
The range includes the SMASH 2000, SMASH 3000 models as well as the SMASH Hopper, a remotely operated turret that can be integrated into vehicles or robotic platforms. The Dagger system was notably used in operations to combat attack drones during the so-called “Swords of Iron” war.
In the first nine months of 2025, Smart Shooter generated $20.8 million in revenue (approximately €17.7 million). At the beginning of February, the order book reached 35.2 million dollars (around 30 million euros).
Kela Technologies: modular orchestration platform for open military architectures
Founded in 2024 in Tel Aviv, Kela Technologies develops an open software platform intended to accelerate the integration of commercial technologies (drones, sensors, communication systems and artificial intelligence tools) into existing military architectures.
The company has raised more than $100 million (around €85 million) from Sequoia Capital, Lux Capital and In-Q-Tel. Its platform acts as an orchestration layer to quickly connect civilian technological building blocks to command and control infrastructures.
Kela has signed an exclusive agreement with Starling Inc. to integrate and deploy in Israel the Pathfinder
D-Fend Solutions: non-kinetic radio frequency neutralization of drones
Founded in 2017 in Ra’anana, D-Fend Solutions is developing a non-kinetic anti-drone response (C-UAS) approach, based on the exploitation of radio frequency links rather than broadband jamming or physical destruction.
Its EnforceAir platform detects, identifies and takes control of unauthorized drones by manipulating their RF communications to redirect them to a secure landing zone, without disrupting surrounding networks.
Skana Robotics: autonomous amphibious platform for contested coastal areas
The Israeli startup Skana Robotics, founded in 2023 in Tel Aviv, is developing the Alligator, an autonomous amphibious platform capable of operating without a port or infrastructure. 10.5 meters long, with a draft of 0.4 meters, the machine can carry up to 1,500 kg of payload.
The company has raised approximately $4.3 million in pre-seed and is planning a Seed round in 2026.
Regulus Cyber: securing autonomous systems against GNSS spoofing
Regulus Cyber ​​develops cybersecurity solutions dedicated to autonomous land and air systems. The company is tackling GNSS spoofing, which involves injecting false GPS signals to manipulate a device’s location.
Its Pyramid suite notably includes the GPS SP module, capable of distinguishing authentic satellite signals from malicious signals. The company has raised around $6.3 million (around €5.4 million).
eyesAtop: multi-drone orchestration and tactical coordination
eyesAtop is developing a military platform for orchestrating and managing drone fleets intended for armed forces and security units.
Its technology, announced at TRL 9 level, is based on a universal controller independent of manufacturers and a multi-drone central unit making it possible to simultaneously coordinate heterogeneous platforms.
The platform integrates an edge-AI layer enabling video analysis, target georeferencing, dynamic mapping and mission planning in contested environments.
