JPOST
Israeli technology has become the country’s most powerful diplomatic asset
Hilla Haddad Chmelnik
December 23, 2025

…Over the past two years, Israeli innovation has evolved from a competitive advantage into a form of diplomatic gravity. Nowhere is this shift clearer than in the domain of air defense. What began as battlefield innovation has become a strategic asset influencing policy decisions in Europe, the Gulf, and Asia. Israel’s air-defense systems have demonstrated effectiveness under real threat, encouraging governments to preserve stable channels with Jerusalem, even during moments of political friction. Air defense is not the entire story, but it is the clearest demonstration of how technological leadership can shape international behavior. READ MORE