El Al Israel Airlines plans a record North America push in summer 2026, with a sharp expansion of long-haul flying led by record service to North America. The airline will operate 55 weekly flights to North America, driven primarily by New York, and add one additional weekly frequency to Miami.
Breaking Defense reports that the Israeli defense industry is poised for growth in 2026, driven by lessons learned from the recent conflict. The country's ability to deliver advanced systems on time has led to record sales in 2024, with a focus on European markets.
BeOnd, the luxury carrier, is ramping up its expansion strategy with plans to launch a new subsidiary in Saudi Arabia. The move follows GACA's decision to award a national charter carrier tender to BeOnd.
The US National Security Strategy has shifted focus away from Europe, but a strong transatlantic munitions base could be key to maintaining defense ties. Europe is investing heavily in its munitions industry, with the EU's ASAP program aiming to produce 2 million shells per year by 2025.