NVIDIA—Nvidia processors integrated into Israeli military drone and surveillance systems
Nvidia processors have been integrated into Israeli military systems, including the Elbit Systems Lanius drone which uses the NVIDIA Jetson TX2 AI processor. Nvidia has its second-largest R&D center in Israel with 13% of its global workforce based there, and collaborates with over 800 Israeli startups, some contributing to military technology. In January 2025, Nvidia announced a $500 million investment in a new AI research center near Haifa. The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) has flagged the dual-use potential of Nvidia technologies for surveillance and military applications in the context of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Scoring Impact
| Topic | Direction | Relevance | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military & Defense Contracts | +toward | secondary | -0.50 |
| Surveillance Technology | +toward | primary | -1.00 |
| Overall incident score = | -0.322 | ||
Score = avg(topic contributions) × significance (high ×1.5) × confidence (0.57)× agency (negligent ×0.5)
Evidence (1 signal)
AFSC documented Nvidia technology integration in Israeli military systems including Elbit drones
The American Friends Service Committee's Investigate project documented that Nvidia processors are integrated into Israeli defense systems, including the Elbit Systems Lanius drone which uses the NVIDIA Jetson TX2 AI processor. The report notes Nvidia's extensive presence in Israel with its second-largest R&D center and collaboration with over 800 Israeli startups.