Israel signs major $200m deal with Elbit Systems Israel’s Ministry of Defence signed a major deal to purchase new aerial munitions worth $200m from Israeli defence firm Elbit Systems. Defence Minister Israel Katz said the deal was pa
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23 April 2026 07:57 BST
Israel’s Ministry of Defence signed a major deal to purchase new aerial munitions worth $200m from Israeli defence firm Elbit Systems.
Defence Minister Israel Katz said the deal was part of ongoing efforts "to strengthen the independence of Israel’s munitions supply".
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