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Shark Tanks: With Gaza as Testing Ground, Israeli Defense Startups Flourish [1]

['Sagi Cohen']

Date: 2024-01-03  

The war in Gaza and an expected expansion of Israel's military and defense budget are providing new opportunities for defense startups in the country. SpearUAV has developed a suicide drone that can be launched by troops in the field. InfiniDome is developing a system that protects drones from GPS jamming. SmartShooter has developed a smart gun sight that helps soldiers hit moving targets. Axon Vision integrates artificial intelligence systems into armored vehicles and drones, helping to identify targets and improve accuracy.

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[1] Url: https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-01-03/ty-article-magazine/.premium/suicide-drones-and-ai-with-gaza-as-testing-ground-israeli-defense-startups-flourish/0000018c-cf39-ddba-abad-cfb9a3ee0000

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