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His brother fell in Lebanon, his colleague was kidnapped
Udi Oster, following the loss of his brother in Lebanon and the kidnapping of a colleague, has turned his focus to drones for the IDF through his startup Aitan. Faced with an urgent need for better battlefield technology, he played a key role in bringing thousands of drones into Israel post-conflict. Aitan aims to create a unified system that allows various military and civilian drones to be controlled from one platform, addressing significant operational gaps. Oster emphasizes the lessons learned from recent conflicts and the ongoing need for drone technology in modern warfare.
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Published 14 Aug 2026, 04:10 UTC10 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Oster is CEO of Aitan, focused on military drone solutions.
- 3,000 to 4,000 drones were brought into Israel during the conflict.
- Aitan won a major IDF drone tender recently.
- Oster's work is informed by personal losses in conflict.
- The company is raising $15 million to enhance operations.
Interesting facts
- The amount of drones introduced was far beyond previous military stock.
- Oster's company name is a tribute to his brother, killed in battle.
- Drones are increasingly seen as essential in active combat scenarios.