- Tiltan Software Engineering, a 30-year veteran, specializes in defense software.
- Key offerings include physics-based simulations and geospatial 'digital twin' systems.
- Acquired by T3 Defense, Tiltan plans significant global expansion.
- New markets in Asia and the US are primary targets for growth.
At the Defense Tech Expo 2026 in Tel Aviv, Udi Shafir, CEO of Tiltan Software Engineering, shared insights into the company's three-decade journey and ambitious plans following its acquisition by T3 Defense. Tiltan, renowned for its sophisticated software solutions in the defense sector, is poised for a major global expansion, leveraging its established expertise and innovative technologies.
For over 30 years, Tiltan has been a cornerstone in developing advanced software for defense applications. Shafir highlighted two core areas of their expertise: highly precise, physics-based simulations and advanced geospatial systems. These simulations create incredibly realistic, physics-driven virtual environments, akin to an Xbox experience but with military-grade fidelity, incorporating every sensor and simulating the outside world with unparalleled accuracy. Complementing this, their geospatial systems, like the AGM, rapidly generate 'digital twins' of the real world, crucial for debriefing, planning, and various other critical applications.
In a rapidly evolving defense technology landscape, staying ahead of the curve is paramount. Shafir attributes Tiltan's sustained success to its deep-rooted, customer-centric development approach. Long before the term 'startup' became commonplace, Tiltan cultivated a unique methodology: working directly with users to define requirements and implementing a very fast feedback cycle. This continuous loop of development, deployment, and user feedback allows Tiltan to constantly refine its technology, products, and solutions, ensuring they remain at the forefront of innovation.
The recent acquisition by T3 Defense marks a pivotal moment for Tiltan. This strategic move is set to propel the company into new territories and expand its reach significantly. Shafir articulated a clear vision for the future: scaling up Tiltan's technology and products to serve a larger customer base with new types of solutions. The primary focus for this expansion includes penetrating new markets across Asia and the United States, signifying a bold step towards becoming a major global player in defense software engineering.
“All these years we're actually working with our customers, with the users where they actually create the requirements and with a very fast feedback cycle we develop our technology, develop the products and solutions and provide it to them.”
- Ehud Shafir, Acting CEO of Tiltan Software Engineering
