Jeen Technologies, an Israeli firm, is rapidly becoming a critical defense-AI company, securing major contracts to embed its technology across the country’s defense agencies. This month, its defense subsidiary, Jeen Defense, received an additional NIS 4.3 million work order, bringing total orders from a single strategic defense customer to approximately NIS 8.6 million in just three months.
The latest procurement is the second from the same customer in three months, part of an ongoing framework agreement valued at up to NIS 45 million over the next two years. This rapid expansion underscores Israel's urgent need for advanced, independent defense solutions. Jeen.ai, the enterprise AI company, developed a secure platform for rapidly installing generative AI in large enterprises. Its defense-dedicated subsidiary focuses on sovereign AI systems, intelligence-driven analytics, and mission-support technologies for defense customers.
CEO Oded Tahori stated that while Jeen began as a civilian robotics initiative, defense agencies approached them, recognizing the platform's critical utility. "We started in civilian robotics," Tahori said. "I didn’t think what we were developing was meant for defense. But they came to us, saw the platform, and now we’re embedded across the defense agencies." In just a year and a half, the company has raised $25 million and grown to nearly 140 employees. Israel serves as the company’s R&D and implementation hub, with additional offices in Singapore, London, and New York.
The Jeen team includes former senior figures from Israel’s intelligence community, such as a former R&D manager of the Mossad, the Mossad’s former head of research, and a former data manager at the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency). This expertise ensures the systems meet the highest security and operational standards. Nir Mitchell, a former combat officer in the IAF’s elite Shaldag unit and a senior official in the Prime Minister’s Office, leads the company’s defense division. This leadership brings direct operational experience to the development of vital defense technologies.
Bolstering National Security
Tahori confirmed Jeen is now integral to Israel’s emerging national AI strategy, providing sovereign, secure systems that can operate without internet connectivity. This capability is an essential requirement for defense and intelligence bodies facing persistent, sophisticated threats. "Defense bodies in Israel understand that there is a company that can deliver AI without the internet," Tahori explained. He added, "They cannot work with OpenAI or global cloud systems, especially when it comes to intelligence." This highlights the imperative for Israel to maintain technological independence from global systems that could be compromised or subject to external pressures.
Jeen’s main solution is an agentic AI platform capable of running entirely offline and under strict security controls. This ensures operational continuity and data integrity even in contested environments. The platform is already in use by large Israeli defense primes, where Tahori noted the company has a strong connection with thousands of users. This widespread adoption demonstrates the immediate impact of Jeen's technology on Israel's defense posture.
Independent Defense Capabilities
Over the past year, Jeen has begun working with all major defense agencies in Israel, providing AI tools for intelligence analysis, operational planning, and administrative workflows. These tools enhance the cognitive support available to commanders and analysts. Tahori stated, "We’re shaping how defense agencies work with AI at scale. For intelligence, for operations, for commanders who need cognitive support when they’re exhausted. Systems don’t feel stressed." This directly addresses the human element in high-stress operational environments.
The company aims to build the Israeli equivalent of Palantir, a sovereign AI system designed to support intelligence, operations, and decision-making at scale. This ambition reflects Israel's commitment to leading in critical defense technologies. "You cannot depend on global organizations," Tahori asserted, emphasizing the need for self-reliance. "The tech needs to work without the cloud - efficiently, and independently." This underscores the strategic vulnerability of relying on foreign or global cloud infrastructure for national security. Tahori further stated, "Jeen will be a core system for operational and administrative needs. Connecting defense agencies to generative AI in a secure, sovereign way." This vision positions Jeen as a cornerstone of Israel's future defense infrastructure. Jeen is described as a dual-use company, bringing civilian AI capabilities into defense where they are urgently needed. Its technology has also been adopted by major civilian institutions, including Bank Mizrahi, the Israel Electric Corporation, and Maccabi Healthcare Services, demonstrating its versatility and robustness.