Israeli high-tech sector maintains global operations during "second war" with Iran as direct U.S. military partnership bolsters investor confidence

Israeli high-tech firms maintain global operations and investor confidence during the 2026 Iran war, supported by a direct military partnership with the US.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 4, 2026, 7:24 AM EST

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Calcalist.

A strategic alliance forged in technology

The "second war" with Iran has fundamentally altered the geopolitical landscape, placing Israel and the United States in a direct, "shoulder to shoulder" military partnership. Moshe Zilberstein, a general partner at Next47, noted that this collaboration is driven largely by Israel's extraordinary technological capabilities, which have been honed through decades of investment in human capital. This partnership is being viewed globally not just as a tactical alliance, but as a strategic clash between power blocs. The successful demonstration of advanced defense and intelligence technologies—including reports of hacked infrastructure in Tehran—has further solidified Israel's standing as the technological backbone of the free world.

Resilience and continuity under fire

Israeli firms found themselves better prepared for this conflict than in previous rounds of fighting. Having developed robust contingency plans, companies have successfully utilized distributed teams and overseas offices to maintain continuous service for global customers. This "business as usual" approach despite a high volume of reserve duty call-ups has deeply impressed international observers. Managing partner of Qumra Capital, Erez Shachar, emphasized that the industry’s ability to deliver high-quality service in real-time during a major conflict has significantly reinforced investor confidence.

Investment momentum in non-defense sectors

While defense technology is at the forefront of the news, investment flows have continued into a diverse range of sectors. High-tech firms specializing in fintech, digital health, artificial intelligence, and software infrastructure continue to secure funding.