What Happened
Israel Awards Contract To Boost Air-Launched Weapons Production
The Israeli Defense Ministry has awarded Elbit Systems a contract worth over $200 million to increase production of air-launched weapons. This deal comes less than a year after a similar contract worth $300 million was awarded to the manufacturer. The move underscores the scale of Israel’s investment in its defense capabilities, particularly in air-launched munitions. The contract was reported by Aviation Week.