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 French President Emmanuel Macron; Right: David's slingshot system.

France clamps down on Israeli arms showcase amid Gaza warfare

18.03.24|Yuval Azulay
Israeli defense companies face bureaucratic hurdles ahead of Paris Eurosatory exhibition
אלביט מערכות רדיו לצבא שבדיה

Elbit Systems lands $300 million contract to supply armored vehicle systems to European customer

20.02.24|CTech
The Israeli defense company said it will supply weapon, reconnaissance, driving, and situational awareness systems for approximately 230 armored vehicles
מטוס אדיר F35

F-35s, Iron Dome: IDF's wishlist reveals US arms procurement plans

13.02.24|Yuval Azulay
The US aid package that is awaiting approval is supposed to fund new squadrons of fighter jets and helicopters. In the meantime, with the help of the regular annual aid from the US, the Air Force will expand in the coming months
ירי ארטילריה לעבר עזה

Global ammo shortage forcing Israel to limit Gaza bombings

28.01.24|Yuval Sade
The IDF is grappling with depleted ammunition stockpiles, having to navigate the delicate balance between addressing current missions and ensuring readiness for unforeseen challenges
משגר רקטות של חברת אלביט מערכות

Elbit tight-lipped on "considerable increased demand" from Israel Ministry of Defense

19.12.23|Amir Perger
Elbit wrote that “since the beginning of the Swords of Iron War, it has been awarded a series of contracts by the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) in an aggregate amount that is material to the company,” but refused to provide additional details
משגר רקטות של חברת אלביט מערכות

Elbit lands $305 million deal to sell artillery rocket systems to the Netherlands

18.05.23|CTech
The Israeli company's PULS artillery rocket systems support the firing of both free-flying rockets and precision guided rockets and missiles ranging from 12km and up to 300km
ניסוי טיל חץ 3 ב אלסקה ארה"ב צה"ל

Israel Aerospace Industries nears $5 billion in sales in record-setting 2022

09.03.23|Yuval Azulay
Following the war in Ukraine and the arms race around the world, the IAI saw its sales increase 11% on the previous record from 2021, with the net profit jumping by 44% to approximately $213 million
ניסוי טיל חץ 3 ב אלסקה ארה"ב צה"ל 1

Arrow ballistic missile shield deal with Europe to hit record 3 billion euros

31.10.22|Udi Etsion
The deal between Israel Aerospace Industries and 15 European countries is awaiting final approval from the Americans. Should it will be approved as expected, it would become Israel’s largest-ever arms export deal
תערוכה ביטחונית ISDEF תל אביב 3

Major arms and security show in Tel Aviv expecting record attendance amid Ukraine-Russia war

08.03.22|Udi Etsion
The exhibition, the first in Israel since the pandemic began, is expected to draw 4,500 international guests, but the Russians are unlikely to come
תותח אלביט

Elbit awarded $106 million contract to supply automatic gun systems to Asia-Pacific country

15.11.21|CTech
Over the past week, the defense powerhouse has also announced a $74 million deal for airborne munitions with South Korea and a $100 million deal with the UK Royal Navy for electronic warfare
תערוכה ביטחונית אבו דאבי  IDEX 1

Director of Abu Dhabi arms exhibition calls on Netanyahu to approve Israeli participation in defense event

16.02.21|Udi Etsion
Saeed Al Mansouri sent a letter to the Prime Minister stressing that the Israeli delegation's presence is "extremely important for the exchange of business and the building of ties" and “presents the chance to evaluate the best possible solutions for the regional and global threats that we commonly face”
טילי ספייק רפאל

Israeli participation in Abu Dhabi arms exhibition in doubt after delegation is grounded

15.02.21|Udi Etsion
Defense sector companies had their request for special approval to fly to the UAE turned down due to the Covid-19 pandemic
תערוכה ביטחונית אבו דאבי  IDEX 1

Israeli arms and defense companies invited to Abu Dhabi for Middle East’s largest exhibition of its kind

08.10.20|Udi Etsion
As part of the agreement, companies from the Gulf's defense sector will also take part in ISDEF 2021, which is scheduled to be held in Israel in June of next year
בני גנץ מנהיג כחול לבן 1

Netanyahu Rival Vows to Stop Arms Sales to Myanmar, South Sudan

18.02.20|Adi Pick
Prime Minister hopeful Benny Gantz of centrist party Blue and White, a former Israeli military Chief of Staff, stated Monday he will work to halt Israeli arms exports to regimes committing genocide and war crimes
כפית ברזל מעל שדרות קאסם טיל רצועת עזה

Israel Is the Eighth Largest Arms Exporter In the World

12.03.19|Adi Pick
Over the past decade, Israeli arms exports increased by 60%, according to SIPRI’s report. American arms exports increased by nearly 30%, and Russia saw a 17% decrease in its outgoing arms trade
פגישת אידריס דבי נשיא צ'אד בנימין נתניהו ו שרה נתניהו

Netanyahu to Become First Israeli Prime Minister to Set Foot in Chad Since Golda Meir

17.01.19|Adi Pick
Netanyahu will fly to N’Djamena, the capital of Chad on Saturday to announce the recommencement of diplomatic relations between Israel and the African Republic
ספינות הקרב סער 6 חליפות לוחמה אלקטרונית

Three Israeli Companies Ranked Among Top 100 Global Weapon Sellers

20.12.18|Amitay Gazit
According to data collected by SIPRI, a Stockholm-based research institute, the top 100 companies made $398 billion in arms sales in 2017
חיילים סודנים סודאן South Sudan soldier

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Former Israeli General for Arms Trade with South Sudan

17.12.18|Adi Pick
Update: Israel Ziv, the former general, was interviewed on Israeli television Sunday and stated the accusations are baseless and that he hasn't "even sold scissors there"
נשק רובה עוזי uzi gun

Elbit Closes Acquisition of Israeli Arms Manufacturer IMI

19.06.18|Golan Hazani
Elbit will pay up to NIS 1.9 billion (around $520 million). IMI is known as the developer of the Uzi submachine gun