On Tuesday, 27 January 2026, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced that its Directorate of Defense Procurement (DPD) had signed a contract worth more than 183 million USD (570 million NIS) with the domestic company Elbit Systems for the supply of undisclosed aerial munitions systems for combat aircraft of the Israeli Air Force.
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The contract was signed by the Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, Maj. Gen. (ret.) Amir Baram, and by the President and Chief Executive Officer of Elbit Systems, Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis. The agreement will enable the expansion of the domestic defense production base and the development of strike capabilities of the Israel Defense Forces in both the short term and over the coming decade. This forms part of the strategy of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, led by Israel Katz, together with the ministry’s director general.
Israel’s Minister of Defense Israel Katz said:
“Expanding Israel’s defense industrial base is a top-tier security and national priority. Throughout two years of war across seven different fronts, Israeli defense 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 theater. The policy I’m driving forward prioritizes growing our domestic defense 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.”
IMOD Director General, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram:
“This air munitions deal joins a series of multi-year force-building agreements currently being advanced across air, land, and additional domains. These agreements will enable inventory replenishment and procurement for years ahead, while investing in the expansion of our defense industrial base. This will enhance the IDF’s readiness for a challenging security decade, support increased defense exports, and strengthen the economic resilience of Israel’s defense industries and the broader Israeli economy.”
President and CEO of Elbit Systems, Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis:
“Elbit Systems has developed and supplied the Defense Ministry with a range of precision munitions that have proven themselves in the field and contributed significantly to Israel’s air superiority across multiple theaters. 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.”
The previous two contracts in this matter were signed on 1 August 2025 and had a combined value of approximately 900 million NIS (260 million USD). The purchases are intended to replenish stocks expended during last year’s military operations against Iran and organizations it supports, Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the Houthi movement in Yemen, as well as for more recent operations in Syria.
Elbit Systems’ portfolio includes, among others, the Rampage air-launched ballistic missile, Delilah stand-off missiles, REST (Range Extension and Smart Tail) kits that convert general-purpose bombs into glide weapons, as well as Lizard and Mini Lizard precision-guided bombs.
The Israel Ministry of Defense (@Israel_MOD ) announced a new multi‑year procurement agreement for air‑munitions from Elbit Systems, valued at approximately $183M.
Issued by the IMOD’s Defense Procurement Directorate, this order will expand Israel’s defense industrial base and… pic.twitter.com/UxRfqbJ3U2
— Elbit Systems (@ElbitSystemsLtd) January 27, 2026
משרד הביטחון ממשיך בהרחבת בסיס הייצור הביטחוני הישראלי ורוכש מחברת 'אלביט מערכות' חימושי אוויר בהיקף של למעלה מ-570 מיליון ₪
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— משרד הביטחון (@MoDIsrael) January 27, 2026
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