What Happened
IAI and Elbit Systems Expand US Defense Supply Chain Presence
The US Department of Defense has announced new contracts with Israeli defense companies, totaling over $127 million, to support the US Navy’s needs. Stark Aerospace, a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries, will produce Mark 25 Mod 1 vertical launch canisters, while Elbit Systems will provide maintenance for survival radios used by US Navy pilots. The contracts, which extend through 2031, highlight the expanding role of Israeli companies in the US defense supply chain. This development was first reported by an unknown source.