What Happened
Investors Flock to Battle-Tested Start-Ups Amid Rising Military Spending
Global investment in defense technology has reached a record $40.8 billion in the first half of 2026, with Israel emerging as a key hub for defense-tech innovation. The country’s start-up ecosystem has grown significantly, with 350 active companies, and investors are increasingly targeting Israeli start-ups due to their battle-tested technologies. According to a report by Protego Ventures, Israel’s defense-tech sector accounted for 11.6% of all Israeli tech funding in the first half of 2026. This was first reported by The Jerusalem Post.