October 7, 2026

U.S. Defense Funding Paths for Israeli Tech: Navigating the Pentagon's Innovation Gateways – Opinion

The Jerusalem Post
Meital Stavinsky

Israel Practice Co-Leader Meital Stavinsky published a column in The Jerusalem Post examining the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) funding and procurement programs available to Israeli defense technology companies seeking to enter or expand in the U.S. market. The article outlines Pentagon innovation pathways, including U.S. Army programs, testing and evaluation opportunities, foreign technology initiatives and defense-focused funding mechanisms designed to accelerate the development and adoption of cutting-edge tools. Meital explains that though significant opportunities exist for Israeli companies with advanced defense solutions, success requires careful planning around eligibility requirements, regulatory compliance, corporate structure and long-term market strategy.

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