The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Defense Procurement Directorate (DPD) announced on 27 January 2026 that it has issued a multi-year order for air-launched munitions manufactured by Elbit Systems valued at approximately USD 183 million (EUR 153 million).
The agreement, signed by IMOD Director General Major General (Res) Amir Baram, “will expand Israel’s defence-industrial base and strengthen the [Israel Defense Forces’] capabilities for the immediate future and the challenging security decade ahead, the IMOD stated, adding, “This initiative is part of the strategic approach led by Defense Minister Israel Katz and the Ministry’s Director General.”
“This air munitions deal joins a series of multi-year force-building agreements currently being advanced across air, land, and additional domains,” Baram was quoted as saying in an IMOD press release. “These agreements will enable inventory replenishment and procurement for years ahead, while investing in the expansion of our defence-industrial base. This will enhance the IDF’s readiness for a challenging security decade, support increased defence exports, and strengthen the economic resilience of Israel’s defense industries and the broader Israeli economy.”
“Expanding Israel’s defence-industrial base is a top-tier security and national priority,” added Katz. “Throughout two years of war across seven different fronts, Israeli defence industries have demonstrated their vital role in delivering operational superiority and enabling the IDF’s success – in the air, at sea, on land, and across every theatre. The policy I’m driving forward prioritises growing our domestic defence sector, boosting Israeli manufacturing and deepening partnerships with local industry. A robust industrial base and strong ties with Israeli companies guarantee independence, reliable supply chains and long-term force development. It strengthens our economy, reinforces national resilience, and equips the IDF to meet security challenges both now and in the future.”
Butzi Machlis, president and CEO of Elbit Systems, noted this his company “has developed and supplied the Defence Ministry with a range of precision munitions that have proven themselves in the field and contributed significantly to Israel’s air superiority across multiple theatres.
“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,” he added.
