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On March 10: "Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Director General Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram visited Elbit Systems and conducted a situational assessment with company leadership on scaling up production rates to meet anticipated defense requirements..."
Israel's big three defense companies are also in the spotlight. On March 5 "Against the backdrop of the ongoing military campaign in Iran, Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Director General, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram, visited a space facility jointly operated by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)"
"...Since the launch of the operation: approximately 50 cargo aircraft carrying over 1,000 tons of weaponry, military equipment, and various types of munitions have landed in Israel over the past ten days and have been transferred to the IDF." -Israel's MOD
"...and conducted a professional tour and assessment regarding the continuity of Israel's maritime trade in the midst of Operation Roaring Lion."
Israel continues to receive key supplies during the war with Iran. "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Tuesday, 10 March 2026), visited Ashdod Port, together with Transport Minister Miri Regev."
"Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Director General, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram, visited a space facility jointly operated by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the Ministry’s Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), and the IDF."
The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), through the IMOD Mission to the United States, has signed the first phase of a deal to acquire JLTV (Joint Light Tactical Vehicle) platforms as part of its comprehensive support for the IDF across all operational scenarios.
Germany Set to Deepen Israel Ties With Rocket-Launcher Deal
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Why Iran’s Gulf Pressure Strategy Won’t Work
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NYT: An official from Kata’ib Hezbollah, an Iraqi militant group allied with Iran, said strikes on the militia’s bases in Iraq had killed three people.
And across central Israel now
Sirens sounding in Jerusalem
Israel’s IDF says it has detected missiles launched
“IDF: A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.”
Israel's Defense Procurement Directorate (DPD) within the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) announced today (Thursday) the signing of an agreement with Ashot Ashkelon for the rehabilitation and supply of transmissions for Merkava tanks.
IAI news:
"Milestone in unmanned submarine defense: IAI and TKMS deliver BlueWhale Large autonomous underwater vehicle to the German Navy as part of the 'Kurs Marine 2035+' program"
Elbit Systems "will supply the HDTS – Helmet Display and Tracking System – for the Israeli Air Force’s UH‑60 Black Hawk (“Yanshuf”) helicopter fleet, to enhance operational capabilities and flight safety."
Iraq faces political crisis as, months after elections, they still lack clear leadership - analysis
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On Wednesday, 25 February 2026, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, will visit the Knesset. This will be the first-ever address by an Indian Prime Minister in the Knesset Plenum, Israel's GPO notes.
On Monday, February 23, 2026, at 16:30, President Isaac Herzog will host an Iftar meal at the President's Residence to mark the breaking of the Ramadan fast. The event will be attended by foreign ambassadors, religious leaders, and public figures from Arab society.
"As part of the cooperation, Elbit Systems will establish a new manufacturing facility for underwater GRP (Glass Reinforced Polyester) components for submarines."
Israel's Elbit Systems and TKMS say they have inaugurated a new production line in Israel for the manufacture of underwater structural components for submarines.
Israel's Elbit Systems was awarded contracts in an aggregate value of approximately $277 million by an international customer for supply of 30 mm turrets and munitions. The contracts will be performed over a period of three years, the company said.
(Photo: Elbit Systems)
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Ondas today announced its subsidiary, Sentrycs, a global leader in counter-drone (C-UAS) technology based on Protocol Manipulation, also known as Cyber over RF, has successfully delivered and deployed its C-UAS solutions to a German State Police office.
IAI President and CEO Boaz Levy at the Defense Tech Expo Conference: “IAI develops new capabilities every day, and we are working to bring them to operational readiness; the deployment of the Arrow 4 system will increase Israel’s interception success rates.”
"Smart Shooter plans NIS 200m IPO amid defense boom" www.jpost.com/defense-and-...
Elbit Systems, one of Israel's largest defense companies, "announced today that it was awarded several contracts with a total value of approximately $435 million from an international customer.
Israel’s Ministry of Defense “David's Sling Weapon System Successfully Completes Complex Test Series as Part of Future Threat Readiness Upgrade”
