Top 20 Military startups in Israel

May 14, 2026
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Prisma Photonics
Funding: $80M
Prisma Photonics keeps the most critical large-scale infrastructure running with its next-generation optical fiber sensing solutions.
2
Commcrete
Funding: $29M
Commcrete is a company specializing in advanced satellite communication solutions designed for critical use cases such as military.
3
Kela Technologies
Funding: $299M
Kela is developing software platform for Western armies designed to connect and manage multiple components essential for military operations (communications equipment, phones, night vision devices, sensors, radars, encryption devices...). The system collects data from multiple sources, processes it in real time, and presents it through a single management interface for monitoring connected systems and assets. Built on an open and modular architecture, the platform allows armies to implement new technologies without requiring significant changes to existing systems. This approach is designed to help defense organizations more quickly deploy new capabilities.
4
Elbit Systems
Funding: $812M
Elbit Systems develops, manufactures, and integrates defense electronics and electro-optic systems for customers.
5
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
Rafael develops and manufactures advanced defense systems for the Israeli Defense Forces.
6
Airobotics
Funding: $124.7M
Airobotics provides an end-to-end, fully automatic solution for collecting aerial data and gaining invaluable insights.
7
IAI
Israel Aerospace Industries develops and manufactures military and commercial aerospace and defense systems.
8
TriEye
Funding: $96M
TriEye is the pioneer of the world's first CMOS-based HD SWIR (Short-Wave Infrared) sensing solutions
9
AdaSky
Funding: $85M
ADASKY is an Israeli startup that builds far-infrared sensor and intelligent thermal sensing technologies for autonomous electric vehicles.
10
D-Fend Solutions
Funding: $65M
D-Fend Solutions is the leading counter-drone cyber-takeover technology provider, enabling full control, safety, & continuity.
11
4M Analytics
Funding: $41M
4M Analytics clears minefields with artificial intelligence
12
BIRD Aerosystems
Funding: $40M
Special mission aircraft solutions and airborne missile protection systems.
13
Camero
Funding: $23M
Camero develops and markets radar-based imaging systems for government and commercial customers.
14
Aeronautics
Funding: $20M
Aeronautics Group is a world leading developer and manufacturer of defense solutions based on Unmanned Aerial Systems and advanced ISTAR systems. Aeronautics’ UAS line of products enable the military, homeland security and law enforcement customers to ensure the safety of millions of people.
15
Regulus Cyber
Funding: $10.3M
Regulus Cyber is a software technology company that provides smart sensor security services.
16
Skana Robotics
Skana Robotics delivers mass-produced, software-defined autonomous vessels that enable countries and fleets to be self-sustained through mass deployment.
17
SkyHoop
SkyHoop developed a portable Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) detection system, which is lightweight, cost-effective, and deployable on any device. Our proprietary AI and computer vision technology runs seamlessly on everything from standard smartphones to advanced optical systems, offering scalable, real-time UAV threat detection without the need for bulky hardware
18
R2 Wireless
R2 Wireless offers low-cost RF Situation Awareness and Terrain Dominance capabilities to safeguard key facilities against intrusions.
19
Combatica
Combatica is a Next-Generation XR Training Platform for Law Enforcement, Special Forces and Security
20
FlightOps
FlightOps provides a multi drone cloud operating system allowing the simultaneous operation of large number of drones for delivery, agriculture, security, and other applications
Editor: Bruce Makowsky
Bruce Makowsky has covered military, cyber and IT news since 2009, with a focus on U.S. Navy and Marine Corps operations, acquisition programs and budgets. In particular he worked for Inside Defense. Bruce holds a Master of Science degree in journalism from Boston University. Bruce is also an award-winning photographer, renowned for his captivating images that have earned him numerous accolades and widespread recognition in the photography community. You can contact Bruce at makowsky(at)militarystartups(dot)com