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Elbit, Diehl Team Up to Pitch SkyStriker to Germany

June 11, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Elbit Systems and Diehl Defence partner to offer SkyStriker to Germany.
The deal includes local manufacturing and assembly.
SkyStriker boasts a range of over 200km and can carry up to 10kg of munitions.
Partnership aims to meet Germany's growing need for loitering munition systems.

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Strategic Implications

This partnership may signal a significant expansion of Israel's defense industry into European markets, which could strengthen Elbit's competitive position. The collaboration suggests a growing demand for loitering munition systems in Europe, which may benefit other Israeli firms as well.

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What Happened

Partnership Targets Growing European Demand for Loitering Munitions

Elbit Systems has announced a strategic partnership with Diehl Defence to offer the SkyStriker loitering munition to the German Armed Forces. The partnership, which includes local manufacturing and assembly, aims to meet Germany’s growing need for state-of-the-art loitering munition systems. SkyStriker, which has a range of over 200km and can carry up to 10kg of munitions, is an example of Israel’s major push into loitering munitions. The deal is part of a broader push by Elbit and other Israeli firms to tap into increasing European defense budgets, as reported by Breaking Defense.

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