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Israel Invests $331M in Security Startups Post-Hamas Attack

1/29/2025

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Israel's Ministry of Defense allocated NIS 1.2 billion ($331.5 million) to 300 security startups for urgent tech solutions in 2024.
Major investments include NIS 320 million for autonomous vehicles and NIS 300 million for cybersecurity enhancements.
The IDF is increasing startup collaborations by 72% to address vulnerabilities revealed during the October 7 Hamas attack.
A new AI administration was established to tackle drone threats and explore civilian tech for battlefield challenges.

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Israel's Ministry of Defense allocated NIS 1.2 billion ($331.5 million) to 300 security startups for urgent tech solutions in 2024.
Major investments include NIS 320 million for autonomous vehicles and NIS 300 million for cybersecurity enhancements.
The IDF is increasing startup collaborations by 72% to address vulnerabilities revealed during the October 7 Hamas attack.
A new AI administration was established to tackle drone threats and explore civilian tech for battlefield challenges.