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At Crossed Arrows Global Partners, we do not approach the U.S. defense market as an open marketplace driven by enthusiasm, exposure, or velocity. We treat it as a governed system shaped by risk ownership, institutional trust, budget authority, and execution discipline accumulated over time. Our work exists to translate complexity into clarity. Not to generate activity, but to determine whether engagement is appropriate at all and, if so, under what conditions. The FY26 Defens

Defense procurement is changing in a way that rewards architecture as much as (or more than) raw technical performance. The Department of Defense isn’t just buying “a product” anymore, it’s increasingly buying the ability to upgrade, swap, integrate, secure, and compete components over time. That’s the logic behind Open Systems and the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) and it’s now deeply embedded in DoD policy and law. If you’re building or selling defense technology, esp

Israeli defense and dual-use tech companies entering the U.S. market often underestimate how U.S. Special Operations evaluates new capabilities. They assume: “If the technology is good enough, the Americans will figure out how to use it.” That assumption is wrong. The U.S. military, especially the U.S. Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF), does not evaluate Israeli defense technology by buying products first and figuring out the mission later. They do the opposite. ARSOF s

In U.S. Special Forces, we often say the hardest part of any operation is not the breach, it’s the hold and build. Kinetic action creates space, but legitimacy, governance, and continuity determine whether that space holds. As we move into 2026, the U.S.–Israel relationship is entering its most complex “hold and build” phase to date. The so-called Day After  is no longer an abstract policy debate; it is becoming an operational environment. One defined by governance design,

From Product Differentiation to Institutional Trust For most of the last decade, bringing Israeli technology into the United States followed a familiar arc. A company arrived with a strong product, a compelling technical story, and the assumption that traction would follow once buyers understood what the technology could do. That assumption has quietly collapsed. In 2025, U.S. market entry is no longer defined solely by performance. Buyers are no longer asking only whether a

The FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) represents a decisive shift in U.S. priorities, creating a critical new landscape for Israeli defense innovation. At its core, this NDAA is designed to give warfighters the steel they need to win , rather than the red tape that keeps them safe behind a desk. For Israeli and dual-use technology companies, this is not just another defense budget; it is a clear operational signal. The question is no longer whether  the U.S. want

Where Israel’s ingenuity meets America’s opportunity, Crossed Arrows Global Partners builds the bridge. Intro: When Innovation Meets Instinct The documentary Holy Land: Startup Nations  captures something rare, the soul of a country where innovation isn’t just economic; it’s existential. In Israel, every new technology is born from a mix of necessity and audacity; it is a unique brand of Israeli defense innovation born from national survival. What the film shows through foun

The Foundation of a Strategic Alliance Few bilateral relationships carry the depth, resilience, and global impact of the U.S.-Israel strategic alliance. Rooted in shared democratic values and strengthened by decades of strategic cooperation, this partnership continues to evolve through defense innovation and technology exchange. At Crossed Arrows Global Partners (CAGP) , we view the U.S.–Israel relationship not only through the lens of geopolitics but as an ecosystem of innov

A Partnership Defined by Innovation The relationship between the United States and Israel has long been defined by shared democratic values and a relentless drive for innovation. From defense cooperation to breakthrough technologies, this alliance demonstrates how strategic collaboration, rooted in trust and mutual benefit, can accelerate growth in both nations. At Crossed Arrows Global Partners (CAGP), we believe innovation is the bridge for effective U.S.-Israel business co

A Strategic Alliance Built on Trust Few alliances in the modern era are as enduring or strategically significant as that between the United States and Israel. What began with diplomatic recognition in 1948 has matured into one of the most advanced and resilient defense partnerships in the world. This relationship is not defined solely by military aid or technology transfers, it’s built on shared values, complementary capabilities, and a common understanding of the evolving th