THE JEWISH EDITION
US Drone Firm with Israel Sales Forced Out of Brooklyn Navy Yard After Mamdani Win
David Israel
February 15, 2026

Easy Aerial is an American technology company founded in the United States in 2014, with its headquarters located in Brooklyn. It serves a diverse range of clients, including the United States Air Force, federal agencies, and local law enforcement…One of Easy Aerial’s clients is Israel, where the company provides aerial surveillance systems for border monitoring…Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corp. spokesperson Claire Holmes said the decision not to renew Easy Aerial’s lease was “for business reasons related to operational and campus compliance matters.” She added, “Like any landlord, we evaluate renewals based on adherence to lease terms and campus policies.” But the timing of the decision speaks volumes: precisely six weeks after the Mamdani administration took office, and following sustained pressure from anti-Israel activist groups who are explicitly targeting companies with Israeli connections. READ MORE

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