As AI hits software sector, defense-tech flourishes - The Jerusalem Post

A survey by Israeli recruiting firm GotFriends found that defense-tech startups are expanding while other technology companies reduce staff. The survey was reported by The Jerusalem Post in an article titled 'As AI hits software sector, defense-tech flourishes.' The article describes how artificial intelligence is affecting the software sector and leading to growth in defense technology. The contrast between the two parts of the industry is the focus of the piece. The report focuses on the impact of AI on employment in the sector.

According to the survey, new jobs in the defense-tech industry were up 20% in 2026. Wages in the sector rose about 8% as firms compete for engineers. The article states that defense-tech startups are 'aggressively expanding' while other tech companies reduce staff. These figures come from GotFriends, an Israeli recruiting firm. The survey's findings are presented as evidence of AI's impact on software employment.

The Jerusalem Post reports the findings in the context of the Israeli technology sector. The article says artificial intelligence is hitting the software sector, and defense-tech is flourishing as a result. No methodology or sample size for the survey is included in the excerpt. The piece describes a shift in hiring toward companies working in defense technology, away from other software firms. The exact number of companies surveyed or the broader labor-market figures are not given.