Defense Minister Israel Katz said: “Expanding Israel’s defense industrial base is a top-tier security and national priority.” He added: “A robust industrial base and strong ties with Israeli companies guarantee independence, reliable supply chains, and long-term force development.”
IMOD Director General Amir Baram stated: “This air munitions deal joins a series of multi-year force-building agreements currently being advanced across air, land, and additional domains.” He said the agreements “will enhance the IDF’s readiness for a challenging security decade, support increased defense exports, and strengthen the economic resilience of Israel’s defense industries and the broader Israeli economy.”
President and CEO of Elbit Systems Bezhalel Machlis said: “Elbit Systems has developed and supplied the Defense Ministry with a range of precision munitions that have proven themselves in the field and contributed significantly to Israel’s air superiority across multiple theaters.” He added: “We remain committed to strengthening Israel’s domestic production infrastructure, as part of our partnership and commitment to the IMOD and the IDF, and out of responsibility for the nation’s needs and the preservation of its security.”
