Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), two of Israel’s leading defense contractors, are pursuing involvement in the Golden Dome program—an ambitious US missile defense initiative inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome. The project, announced in 2025, aims to deploy a satellite-based shield capable of intercepting advanced threats, with an estimated budget exceeding USD […]
Author: Idan Nishlis
BlueGen Ltd., a water technology company owned by Israeli infrastructure investment firm Generation Capital, has secured the public tender to expand the Sabkha D desalination plant in Eilat. The project will nearly double the facility’s output—from 18 million to 38 million cubic meters of desalinated water annually—using advanced reverse osmosis technology. The expansion, valued at […]
Commvault Inc. (NASDAQ: CVLT), a leading US-based data protection and management company, has announced its acquisition of Satori Cyber Ltd., an Israeli cybersecurity startup specializing in data and AI security. The deal strengthens Commvault’s capabilities in cloud data governance and security as it continues to expand its global platform. Hogan Lovells US LLP advised Commvault […]
Amber Enterprises India Limited, a publicly listed Indian engineering and technology company, has acquired a 40% stake in Unitronics (1989) (R.G.) Ltd., an Israeli developer of programmable logic controllers and industrial automation software, for approximately NIS 156 million (around USD 42 million). The acquisition includes a 31% holding from FIMI Opportunity Fund and a 9% […]
Palo Alto Networks, a leading US-based cybersecurity company founded by Israeli entrepreneur Nir Zuk, has agreed to acquire CyberArk, a global identity security pioneer headquartered in Petah Tikva, in a USD25 billion cash-and-stock transaction. CyberArk shareholders will receive USD45 in cash and 2.2005 shares of Palo Alto stock for each share held, reflecting a 26% […]
Sycamore agreed to acquire Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), the century-old pharmacy and retail chain, in a leveraged deal worth approximately USD 23.7 billion, including debt. Sycamore Partners’ landmark acquisition of WBA—advised by Latham & Watkins—has global implications, but could there be ripples in Israel? Through its long-standing partnership with Super-Pharm, many Boots-branded products are staples in […]
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the country’s largest state-owned defense and aerospace manufacturer, is preparing for an initial public offering on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. Since taking office in 2024, Amir Baram, Director General of the Ministry of Defense, has advocated for selling up to 30% of IAI, targeting a valuation between USD 16 billion […]
At the National Economic Conference, leaders from Israel Ports, Mekorot, Edeltech, and NTA underscore the critical role of planning, redundancy, and technology in maintaining national infrastructure during conflict. Israel’s infrastructure leaders convened at the National Economic Conference to share how the country’s critical systems remained functional during wartime, reinforcing the importance of resilience, strategic investment, […]
Israel’s tech sector recorded a historic year for mergers and acquisitions in 2025, signaling robust international demand for innovation across core digital verticals. Google led the charge with its USD 32 billion acquisition of cybersecurity firm Wiz—its largest transaction to date. Munich Re acquired insurtech company Next Insurance for USD 2.6 billion, while accounting platform […]
Gefen Residential and Renewal Ltd., a publicly traded Israeli real estate developer, completed a complex corporate and property transaction involving its controlling shareholder. The deal required the approval and oversight of an independent committee of the board due to its related-party nature and strategic significance for Gefen’s ongoing urban renewal projects. Operating in Israel’s residential […]
