US defense funding paths for Israeli tech: Navigating the Pentagon’s innovation gateways - opinion
Israeli defense tech is surging, and the Pentagon is opening doors. Here’s how startups can tap US funding, testing, and procurement pathways to scale fast
Assessment
Israeli defense tech startups now face a concrete decision: which Pentagon gateway to enter first. The funding, testing, and procurement routes differ in speed and risk, and choosing wrong wastes years. Your scale depends on matching your product's maturity to the right pathway. Watch which startups secure early US contracts, because that signals which routes actually deliver.