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European Commission building, Brussels  credit: Shutterstock EU defense budget plan excludes Israel's arms industry

Under the current proposal, the €150 billion loan fund can be used only for procurement within Europe.

Bezhalel Machlis  credit: Assaf Shilo/Israel Sun Elbit Systems CEO: Our potential in Europe is huge

Bezhalel Machlis was speaking at an investor conference after the company released 2024 results showing revenue up 14.3%.

NextVision Stabilized Systems  credit: Shlomi Yosef/Tali Bogdanovsky Next Vision shareholders make NIS 230m exit

A British hedge fund has bought a 2.5% stake in the stabilized cameras company.

Kela Technologies founders Jason Manne, Hamutal Meridor, Alon Dror and Omer Bar Ilan  credit:  Yosef Haim Alterman Defense tech co Kela raises $39m

In response to the events of October 7, Kela has developed a platform for rapid integration of commercial technologies into military systems.

David Amsalem  credit  Noam Moskowitz, Knesset Spokesperson's Office Rafael to pay state NIS 444m dividend

The minister in charge of the Government Companies Authority, David Amsalem, has approved the payment by the defense company.

Barak MX air defense system  credit: IAI IAI profit jumps 55%

Israel Aerospace Industries posted a net profit of $493 million for 2024, and ended the year with an all-time high orders backlog of $25 billion.

A TSG system in tactical use  credit: PR TSG signs cooperation agreement with US defense co

The agreement includes the integration of TSG's advanced technologies into sensor-based defense systems, which will be integrated into the operational systems of US defense units.

Gabi Seroussi illustration: Gil Gibli Board chooses Seroussi as IAI chair as Erdan freezes candidacy

Israel Aerospace Industries board chose Gabi Seroussi as chair even though he did not to go through the preliminary process of the Government Companies Authority appointments review committee.

Dop Elbit banner at London's Allianz HQ credit: Reuters PA Images Violence against Israeli defense cos in UK escalates

"The Sunday Times" has investigated Palestine Action, a radical left-wing group that targets Israeli defense companies, their subsidiaries, and corporations and banks with any connection to Israel.

Attack drones credit: Shutterstock IDF issues tender for 5,000 Israeli-made attack drones

Critics of the tender say the number being procured is insufficient and thewre are security concerns about Chinese components.

Arms trade  credit: Ministry of Defense spokesperson; Elbit Systems  design: Tali Bogdanovsky Israel moves up in int'l arms trade

The latest annual report of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute finds Israel in eighth place for arms exports.

Orbit OceanTRx4 Mil satellite communications system credit: Orbit Orbit wins European satellite communications deal

The Israeli company will supply a European integrator with an OceanTRx4 Mil satellite communications system for a naval military platform.

European leaders' defense summit in London, March 2025  credit: Reuters/Javad Parsa Israeli defense cos seen gaining as Europe rearms

Not only are Israeli systems highly respected, but Israeli companies are well adapted to working in Europe.

Smartshooter credit: Smartshooter Germany buys Kibbutz Yagur's Smartshooter AI sights

The product family includes systems mounted on personal rifles, remotely controlled systems, and systems carried by vehicles, robots, and even drones.

MK 84 bombs credit: Reuters IMAGO US shipment of MK-84 900 kilogram bombs arrives in Israel

One of the first steps taken by US President Donald Trump was to release the heavy deep-penetration bombs, which former President Joe Biden had halted the supply of.

mSphere credit: Mer Group Mer launches armored vehicle awareness protection system

mSphere's comprehensive monitoring eliminates blind spots, enhances detection capabilities, and enables crews to identify and respond to potential threats swiftly and accurately.

Elbit Systems president and CEO Bezhalel Makhlis credit: Assaf Shilo Israel Sun Prioritizing Israel creates problems for Elbit

Ministry of Defense demands to supply Israel first has meant overseas deliveries have been delayed, irking the Philippines in particular.

Elbit Systems credit: Shutterstock Elbit awarded $100m European digital firing deal

The Israeli defense electronics company will provide a Joint National Digital Fire Command Center (JNDFC) to a European country and integrate it with the customer’s strategic and tactical firing platforms.

Trophy protection system installed on Israeli tank credit: Rafael spokesperson Rafael adapts Trophy tank protection system for aerial threats

Trophy can now not only thwart anti-tank missiles but also low-flying aerial threats including helicopters and drones, the "Bulgarian Military" website reports.

Iron Beam credit: Ministry of Defense spokesperson Israel's Iron Beam set for deployment this year

Rafael chairman Yuval Steinitz told US website "National Defense" that the laser air defense system is continuing to improve its range.

Thirdeye Systems CEO Lior Segal credit: Yakir Shukrun UAE's Edge Group buys 30% stake in Israeli defense co Thirdeye

Thirdeye develops electro-optical recognition systems for drones integrated with AI capabilities.

Beresheet 2 credit: SpaceIL Italy to collaborate with SpaceIL on Beresheet 2 moonshot

Israel Space Agency director general Brig. Gen. Uri Oron and Italian Space Agency president Prof. Teodoro Velente today signed a memorandum of understanding for collaboration on Space IL's Beresheet 2 mission.

F16I credit: IDF Spokesperson Israel's Defense Ministry awards Elbit $80m F-16 protection deal

Under the contract, the company will equip the Israeli Air Force with cutting-edge self-protection suites designed to further robust the survivability of the F-16I aircraft.

MK 84 bombs credit: Reuters IMAGO Trump permits delivery of 900 kg bombs to Israel

Former President Joe Biden had paused supply of the heavy weight bombs.

Emmanuel Macron and Benjamin Netanyahu  credit: Reuters Macron backs down on Israel Paris Air Show ban

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken with French President Emmanuel Macron, who assured him that Israeli companies will be able to participate in the Paris Air Show in July.

BARAK-MX Photo: IAI website IAI's Barak 8 wins $340m contract with Indian Navy

The MRSAM systems, produced by Israel Aerospace Industries' Indian partner Bharat Dynamics, will be mounted on most India Navy warships.

THAAD anti missile system credit: The US Army Ralph Scott Wikimedia Will US military aid to Israel stay solid under Trump?

Donald Trump refuses to fight other peoples' wars, and is looking to reduce the US presence in the Middle East.

Elbit Systems president and CEO Bezhalel Makhlis credit: Assaf Shilo Israel Sun Elbit's share price hits record high

Despite divestment from Canada's Bank of Nova Scotia, the Israeli defense electronics firm has become Israel's fourth most valuable company traded on Wall Street.

Tal Galor credit: Studio Thomas Lockheed Martin appoints Tal Galor as Israel chief executive

In 2022, Galor was chosen by "Globes" as one of Israel's 40 most promising people under the age of 40.

A Hermes 900 of the Brazilian Air Force  credit: Elbit Systems Glitches for Elbit's Hermes 900 in India and Switzerland

An Indian version of the UAV crashed recently, while technical problems are delaying commissioning of six ordered for the Swiss Air Force.

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