Amid Record Defense Exports, Israel MOD Brings Combat-Proven Technology to AUSA 2026 in Washington

The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) International Defense Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT) is leading a delegation of 19 Israeli defense companies under the Israel National Pavilion at AUSA 2026, taking place this week in Washington, D.C.

The Israel National Pavilion is showcasing combat-proven solutions, including drone interception using nets, GPS anti-jamming protection that can be updated in the field within minutes, and explosive detection from a distance using drones and robots. Also on display are AI-based thermal systems that see through darkness, smoke, and fog, hybrid engines that extend drone flight time, and flexible solar panels that power equipment in the field.

Israel's participation in AUSA 2026 comes as Israel's defense exports surpassed $19.2 billion in 2025, a record for the fifth consecutive year, reflecting the growing global demand for Israeli defense technologies. The exhibition is part of the Ministry's broader strategy to expand defense exports, support Israel's defense industrial base, and further strengthen the long-standing strategic partnership between Israel and the United States.

Director of SIBAT, Brig. Gen. (Res.) Yair Kulas: "Bringing 19 Israeli companies to AUSA, the largest land power exhibition in North America, reflects our confidence in what Israel's defense industry has to offer. Our companies are here to meet the U.S. Army and its partners face-to-face, present solutions that have already proven themselves in the field, and turn this week's meetings into long-term cooperation. Alongside established industry leaders, the pavilion gives small and medium-sized Israeli companies, which often bring the most innovative solutions, direct access to decision-makers and partners. For us, AUSA is also an opportunity to further strengthen the strategic partnership between Israel and the United States."