Tel Aviv: As part of bolstering readiness for near-term combat scenarios and preparing for an intense security decade, the Israel Ministry of Defence (IMOD)- Defence Procurement Directorate (DPD) has issued multi-year orders for aerial munitions manufactured by Elbit Systems, valued at over $200 million.
The contracts are being led by the DPD Deputy Head for Air and Naval Procurement. Manufacturing will take place at Elbit facilities across Israel.
IMOD Director General, Maj Gen (Res.) Amir Baram, said, “This procurement is another concrete step in executing the Ministry’s strategy to expand Israel’s defence industrial base. Confronting complex threats and applying the lessons learned from the war, we are committed to securing Israel’s munitions independence and strengthening domestic production. We are not only meeting immediate operational needs – we are building the foundation that will enable the IDF to face any combat scenario, backed by sovereign production capabilities, cutting-edge technology, and supply chain continuity.”
President and CEO of Elbit Systems, Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, commented, “This series of contracts underscores Elbit Systems’ technological leadership in air launched weapon systems. We are proud of our long standing partnership with the Israel Ministry of Defence and our ongoing commitment to developing and delivering high precision, reliable solutions that are among the factors enabling the Israeli Air Force’s air superiority.”
Elbit Systems is manufacturing a line of air-dropped bombs and air- ground missiles for a variety of precision operations.
-The writer is an Israel-based freelance journalist. The views expressed are of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda
