Focuses on technologies and strategies for detecting, tracking, and neutralizing unmanned aerial systems (UAS), including acoustic sensing and electronic countermeasures presented at the conference.
Exploiting drone noise
Hundreds vs. billions
“The benefit of doing stuff in Israel for us is first of all, you know, we have a very connection to what we do because uh uh we want to prevent the next 7th of October.”
“So export control is a big challenge and second is working with either end users around the world or partners around the world that are very excited about the Israeli technology. They are less excited about the Israeli branding and this takes uh um a lot of let's say techno diplomacy in order to bring this technology to the international market.”
“The tragic events of October 7th reminded us that national security can never be taken for granted. Since then, Israel's defense sector has experienced an unprecedented boom.”
At the Defense Tech Expo 2026 in Tel Aviv, Insignito unveiled a groundbreaking acoustic sensor designed to tackle the escalating threat of low-cost drones. Led by CEO Itay Nourian, the company, comprised of Air Force veterans, is poised to redefine perimeter defense with a solution that is both highly effective and economically viable.
At the Defense Tech Expo 2026 in Tel Aviv, Shai Palti, CEO of Netline, offered a candid look into the burgeoning world of defense technology. His company, a veteran in the field for 27 years, specializes in 'spectrum dominance,' a critical capability in the modern 'nonvisible battlefield.' Netline's innovations, particularly in counter-drone and counter-UAS technologies, are in high demand, yet Palti highlighted the unique hurdles Israeli defense firms face in bringing their advanced solutions to the global stage.
Tel Aviv's Defense Tech Expo 2026 showcased a vibrant and rapidly expanding defense sector, a stark contrast to its previous 'taboo' status among investors. Fueled by global security concerns and the tragic events of October 7th, Israel's defense industry is experiencing an unprecedented boom, attracting significant venture capital and driving groundbreaking innovations.