MAFAT's innovation chief reveals how Israel's defense ecosystem transformed since October 7
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-07-21 18:17 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Science, Property, Middle East, Military & Defence, Technology & AI, Business & Economy, Technology
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The Defense Ministry's Defense Research and Development Directorate (MAFAT) deployed software updates to frontline weapon systems within days of the October 7 massacre, had new capabilities under purchase order within weeks, and has since scaled its startup partnerships to over 300 companies, Colonel Yishai Cohen, a senior MAFAT official, told the Jerusalem Post Defense & Tech podcast.
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