https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-defense-and-tech-podcast--6772154enTechnologyCopyright Jerusalem Post Podcastshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/afbb12f34e0f1b38bb86fefa7163516a.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-defense-and-tech-podcast--6772154Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:58 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsJerusalem Post Podcastspodcast@jpost.comHosted by Anna Ahronheim, The Defense and Tech Podcast from The Jerusalem Post dives into the intersection of security, innovation, and strategy in Israel and beyond. Each episode brings you in-depth conversations with military experts, tech leaders,...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/former-nsa-director-iran-deal-won-t-hold-the-real-threats-are-still-coming--72728989
Admiral Rogers, who led both the NSA and US Cyber Command as a four-star Navy admiral before moving to the private sector with Team8 and Aurelius Capital, delivers a sobering assessment: the ceasefire bought time but solved nothing. On Iran's posture, he argues that the war produced the opposite of what the US and Israel hoped; rather than deterring Tehran, it has convinced the Revolutionary Guard to double down. "The takeaway is to be more aggressive," he explains of the IRGC's internal argument. He also flags a new and underappreciated threat: Iran now understands it holds an economic weapon in its ability to disrupt Gulf commercial shipping, and will make that a foundational element of strategy going forward.

On cybersecurity, Rogers breaks from the dominant narrative: while the world obsesses over AI-powered attacks, almost no one is deploying AI defensively. He argues that a determined attacker will eventually get in, and that resilience, not just defense, must become the new standard. He explains why he believes Israel and Silicon Valley are the only two places in the world with the culture, talent, and capital to solve this problem at scale.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72728989Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:58:07 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsFormer NSA Director and US Cyber Command chief Admiral Mike Rogers warns that the Iran ceasefire has resolved none of the underlying threats — missiles, proxies, or the nuclear program — and that Iran's Revolutionary Guard is now more powerful and...
Admiral Rogers, who led both the NSA and US Cyber Command as a four-star Navy admiral before moving to the private sector with Team8 and Aurelius Capital, delivers a sobering assessment: the ceasefire bought time but solved nothing. On Iran's posture, he argues that the war produced the opposite of what the US and Israel hoped; rather than deterring Tehran, it has convinced the Revolutionary Guard to double down. "The takeaway is to be more aggressive," he explains of the IRGC's internal argument. He also flags a new and underappreciated threat: Iran now understands it holds an economic weapon in its ability to disrupt Gulf commercial shipping, and will make that a foundational element of strategy going forward.

On cybersecurity, Rogers breaks from the dominant narrative: while the world obsesses over AI-powered attacks, almost no one is deploying AI defensively. He argues that a determined attacker will eventually get in, and that resilience, not just defense, must become the new standard. He explains why he believes Israel and Silicon Valley are the only two places in the world with the culture, talent, and capital to solve this problem at scale.]]>3514false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iron-dome-engineer-israel-must-be-the-fedex-for-space--72263754
In this wide-ranging conversation, Chmelnik reveals that the Iron Dome was built on what we now call machine learning long before the term existed, and that she would not redesign a single component today. She explains how her startup, Moonshot Space, is developing a kinetic launch system: ground-based electromagnetic acceleration that pushes payloads to orbit without rockets, cutting launch costs dramatically. 

"We want to be the FedEx to space," she says. On Israel's strategic future, her warning is blunt: if Israel fails to plant a flag on the moon, it risks becoming geopolitically irrelevant: "We will not be a country."

Chmelnik also offers a rare insider critique of Israel's innovation gap: the country ranks top 10-15 globally in AI readiness but is trending downward, is failing to tap Arab citizens, ultra-Orthodox, and peripheral communities for top talent, and still lacks a civilian space law separating commercial from defense use. She draws a direct line from the trauma of living under rocket fire to the entrepreneurial resilience that makes Israel's startup ecosystem unique, and predicts a post-war startup boom once veterans get two to three years of quiet academic time.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72263754Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:13:38 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsHilla Haddad Chmelnik certified the Iron Dome for combat, led Israel's national innovation policy, and now aims to make cargo delivery to orbit as routine as a courier shipment, at a few hundred dollars per kilo. In this wide-ranging conversation,...
In this wide-ranging conversation, Chmelnik reveals that the Iron Dome was built on what we now call machine learning long before the term existed, and that she would not redesign a single component today. She explains how her startup, Moonshot Space, is developing a kinetic launch system: ground-based electromagnetic acceleration that pushes payloads to orbit without rockets, cutting launch costs dramatically. 

"We want to be the FedEx to space," she says. On Israel's strategic future, her warning is blunt: if Israel fails to plant a flag on the moon, it risks becoming geopolitically irrelevant: "We will not be a country."

Chmelnik also offers a rare insider critique of Israel's innovation gap: the country ranks top 10-15 globally in AI readiness but is trending downward, is failing to tap Arab citizens, ultra-Orthodox, and peripheral communities for top talent, and still lacks a civilian space law separating commercial from defense use. She draws a direct line from the trauma of living under rocket fire to the entrepreneurial resilience that makes Israel's startup ecosystem unique, and predicts a post-war startup boom once veterans get two to three years of quiet academic time.]]>2996false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nobody-can-hide-at-sea-windward-ceo-on-iran-s-maritime-war--72169817https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72169817Tue, 26 May 2026 14:39:51 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIran has struck 37 commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, and ships are now going dark at a rate 600% higher than before. Windward CEO Ami Daniel, who nearly died when Hezbollah hit his Navy ship in 2006, explains what's really happening at sea.3264false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cando-attitude-inside-israel-s-autonomous-drone-revolution--72069964products, services, and AI analytics, built by founders who include former IDF leaders who helped establish Israel's UAV units.The highlight of this episode is the discussion on how deones can impact the future of health. Hardy mentioned that Cando is conducting tests in order to make future organ transportations via drone a reality.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72069964Tue, 19 May 2026 14:48:05 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIn the latest Defense and Tech by the Jerusalem Post podcast, host Anna Ahronheim sits down with Ghil Hardy, VP of Business Development at Cando and the ROM360 initiative.Cando, whose tagline is "You dream it, we drone it," delivers a 360-degree...products, services, and AI analytics, built by founders who include former IDF leaders who helped establish Israel's UAV units.The highlight of this episode is the discussion on how deones can impact the future of health. Hardy mentioned that Cando is conducting tests in order to make future organ transportations via drone a reality.]]>2244false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-000-drones-are-killing-troops-here-s-how-to-fix-it--71854579https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71854579Tue, 05 May 2026 15:13:57 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsHost Anna Ahronheim sits down with Tomer Malchi, founder and CEO of ASIO Technologies, whose Orion handheld system has been in the hands of IDF troops for nearly a decade, to unpack the rapid transformation of ground warfare. From GPS spoofing during...2087false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/drone-tech-s-impact-on-warfare-from-tactical-drones-to-high-precision-missiles--71272090



]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71272090Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:32:27 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsThis Defense & Tech episode features an in-depth conversation with Menahem Landau, a defense tech expert and managing partner at Coverlet Ventures. He discusses the evolving landscape of Israeli defense technology, particularly drones, and how...



]]>2517false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/india-s-role-in-the-iran-israel-war--70812815In this episode of the Defense and Tech podcast, host Anna Ahronheim sits down with Dr. Lauren Dagan Amoss to unpack one of the most overlooked dimensions of the conflict: India’s strategic position between Israel, Iran, and the Gulf.
Dr. Dagan Amoss explains how India balances competing interests, from defense ties with Israel to energy dependence on the Gulf and long-standing connectivity with Iran, and why that balance is now under pressure.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812815Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:11:31 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsWhat was India doing just before the Iran war began, and why does it matter more than you think? In this episode of the Defense and Tech podcast, host Anna Ahronheim sits down with Dr. Lauren Dagan Amoss to unpack one of the most overlooked dimensions...In this episode of the Defense and Tech podcast, host Anna Ahronheim sits down with Dr. Lauren Dagan Amoss to unpack one of the most overlooked dimensions of the conflict: India’s strategic position between Israel, Iran, and the Gulf.
Dr. Dagan Amoss explains how India balances competing interests, from defense ties with Israel to energy dependence on the Gulf and long-standing connectivity with Iran, and why that balance is now under pressure.]]>2013false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inside-the-israel-iran-war-ai-missiles-and-military-coordination--70695519https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70695519Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:08:54 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIn this special episode of the Defense and Tech podcast, host Anna Ahronheim sits down with journalist, author and analyst Yaakov Katz to discuss the ongoing war with Iran and the dramatic evolution of military technology. They examine how Israel and...2315false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/retired-idf-general-warns-of-new-middle-east-taking-shape-after-october-7--70067114
Speaking on the Jerusalem Post Defense and Tech podcast, Kelman compared the region to a house of cards thrown into the air, arguing that the outcome depends on how Israel, in close coordination with the US, navigates the coming years. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70067114Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:31:13 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsRetired Maj Gen Tal Kelman, a former Israel Air Force pilot and head of the IDF Strategic Planning and Cooperation Directorate, warned that the Middle East is undergoing a fundamental realignment following the October 7 war, with risks and...
Speaking on the Jerusalem Post Defense and Tech podcast, Kelman compared the region to a house of cards thrown into the air, arguing that the outcome depends on how Israel, in close coordination with the US, navigates the coming years. 
]]>2807false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-do-many-israeli-defense-startups-fail-to-reach-the-battlefield-former-iaf-senior-officer-explains-why--69721361
Davidovits, a former senior officer with 25 years of experience in elite Israel Air Force units who now works in venture capital and startups, argued that many defense tech companies focus too heavily on technological novelty while underestimating operational realities. Clean demos and impressive videos, she said, often fail to reflect the messy, complex conditions of real combat environments.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69721361Sun, 01 Feb 2026 13:09:34 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIsrael’s defense technology ecosystem risks prioritizing flashy demonstrations over deployable battlefield capabilities unless startups adopt a broader, system level approach, Col. (res.) Merav Davidovits said in an interview on The Jerusalem Post’s...
Davidovits, a former senior officer with 25 years of experience in elite Israel Air Force units who now works in venture capital and startups, argued that many defense tech companies focus too heavily on technological novelty while underestimating operational realities. Clean demos and impressive videos, she said, often fail to reflect the messy, complex conditions of real combat environments.]]>2652false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-ai-is-revolutionizing-cybersecurity-israeli-company-intezer-s-breakthrough-discovery--69400295
Speaking on the Defense and Tech podcast, Itai Tevet, CEO of Tel Aviv-based Intezer, described how the company uncovered a campaign that used AI-generated Russian language decoys, including realistic-looking documents and invitations, to lure victims into opening malicious files. The campaign, which Intezer observed in the wild rather than disrupting directly, appeared to be linked to a group associated with Ukraine, highlighting the growing role of AI in geopolitical cyber operations.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69400295Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:03:03 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsAn Israeli cybersecurity company has shed new light on how artificial intelligence is reshaping both cyber defense and cyber espionage, following its discovery of a sophisticated AI-driven spy campaign targeting Russian defense technology firms....
Speaking on the Defense and Tech podcast, Itai Tevet, CEO of Tel Aviv-based Intezer, described how the company uncovered a campaign that used AI-generated Russian language decoys, including realistic-looking documents and invitations, to lure victims into opening malicious files. The campaign, which Intezer observed in the wild rather than disrupting directly, appeared to be linked to a group associated with Ukraine, highlighting the growing role of AI in geopolitical cyber operations.
]]>1530false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-israel-s-defense-innovation-is-reshaping-global-security--69320698https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69320698Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:22:24 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsFrom the battlefield to the boardroom, Israel’s defense innovation ecosystem is undergoing a fundamental shift. In this episode of Defense & Tech by The Jerusalem Post, host Anna Aharon-Haim speaks with Alon Lifshitz, partner and founder of...2943false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-enemies-hack-military-ai-iron-dome-engineer-on-battlefield-risks--69098223https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69098223Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:04:42 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsCol. (Res.) Ryan Gity, who helped develop Iron Dome and shaped Israel's national AI strategy, reveals how adversaries can plant "zero-day triggers" in open-source AI models used by militaries worldwide—including the IDF and U.S. government. In this...1533false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/drones-dominance-and-defense-alon-unger-breaks-it-down-the-defense-and-tech-podcast--68704819https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68704819Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:31:12 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIsrael has flown drones for 50 years, but the battlefield is changing fast. On this episode of The Jerusalem Post’s Defense and Tech Podcast, host Anna Ahronheim sits down with Alon Unger, founder and chairman of UVID, one of the world’s leading UAV...2064false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-critical-cooperation-between-israel-and-india--68541379
At this crucial moment in diplomatic history, strengthening ties between Israel and international partners has never been so important. This episode was recorded just days after a deadly bombing in the Indian capital of Delhi and shortly after India and Israel signed a major defense cooperation agreement.

Dr. Dagan Amoss understands what years of progressive cooperation looks like, and shares with us the similarities between the two countries. She explores the growing partnership between the two countries-from agriculture, tourism, innovation, defense technology and more.

Watch the podcast here.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68541379Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:49:45 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsWelcome to the second episode of The Defense and Tech Podcast, where host Anna Ahronheim sits down with Dr. Lauren Dagan Amoss, a researcher at the Begin Sadat Center and a member of Forum Dvora. At this crucial moment in diplomatic history,...
At this crucial moment in diplomatic history, strengthening ties between Israel and international partners has never been so important. This episode was recorded just days after a deadly bombing in the Indian capital of Delhi and shortly after India and Israel signed a major defense cooperation agreement.

Dr. Dagan Amoss understands what years of progressive cooperation looks like, and shares with us the similarities between the two countries. She explores the growing partnership between the two countries-from agriculture, tourism, innovation, defense technology and more.

Watch the podcast here.]]>1192false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-hezbollah-recover-inside-the-battle-for-lebanon-s-future--68238039
She reveals that while Hezbollah has been "80% degraded" according to Israeli assessments, the terror group is actively rebuilding, particularly north of the Litani River, and still poses a significant threat with thousands of rockets and advanced drone capabilities. The conversation explores the effectiveness of Lebanon's armed forces in disarming Hezbollah, the concerning signs of collaboration between Lebanese military commanders and the terror group, and why Hezbollah will never voluntarily give up its weapons.

Sarit also addresses the uncertainty surrounding Syria's new leadership under Ahmed al-Sharaa and whether Israel can trust the former jihadi leader's transformation. From the Radwan Brigades' attempted recovery to Iran's Red Crescent operations serving as cover for IRGC activity, this episode offers an unflinching look at the threats Israel faces on its northern border, and why the situation, while improved, remains a potential tinderbox.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68238039Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:05:32 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIn the first episode of The Defense and Tech Podcast, host Anna Ahronheim sits down with Lt. Col. (Ret.) Sarit Zehavi, founder and CEO of ALMA Research Center, to examine Israel's northern security landscape in the aftermath of the war with Hezbollah....
She reveals that while Hezbollah has been "80% degraded" according to Israeli assessments, the terror group is actively rebuilding, particularly north of the Litani River, and still poses a significant threat with thousands of rockets and advanced drone capabilities. The conversation explores the effectiveness of Lebanon's armed forces in disarming Hezbollah, the concerning signs of collaboration between Lebanese military commanders and the terror group, and why Hezbollah will never voluntarily give up its weapons.

Sarit also addresses the uncertainty surrounding Syria's new leadership under Ahmed al-Sharaa and whether Israel can trust the former jihadi leader's transformation. From the Radwan Brigades' attempted recovery to Iran's Red Crescent operations serving as cover for IRGC activity, this episode offers an unflinching look at the threats Israel faces on its northern border, and why the situation, while improved, remains a potential tinderbox.]]>1274false11full