Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Death toll from latest Israeli strikes on Gaza rises to 30
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Five killed in the Israeli bombing of a civilian vehicle on Al-Qassam Street in Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip
Hamas confirms that it has no connection to the shooting incident in Rafah and affirms its commitment to the ceasefire agreement
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Two civilians were killed and four others, including a child and an infant, were injured in an Israeli bombing of a house belonging to the Al-Banna family in the al-Sabra neighborhood, south of Gaza City
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: An Israeli airstrike targets the vicinity of Al-Shifa Medical Complex, west of Gaza City
Al-Qassam: We will postpone the handover of the body of the Israeli captive we found, which was scheduled for today, due to the occupation's violations
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Gaza: Israeli occupation aircraft launch airstrikes on the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip
Netanyahu's office: At the end of the security consultations, the prime minister instructed the military to launch massive military strikes on the Gaza Strip immediately
President Aoun: We urge the activation of the monitoring committee, the cessation of hostilities, ongoing Israeli violations, attacks
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to US Envoy Morgan Ortagus: Southerners must be enabled to return to their homes and rebuild

'Israel' strikes major deals with Elbit Systems, pivots away from US

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Israeli media
  • 7 Jan 2025 16:15
  • 2 Shares
3 Min Read

Under the first deal, Elbit Systems will supply thousands of heavy air munitions to the Israeli Air Force, aiming to lessen "Israel's" reliance on the United States.

Listen
  • x
  • The new Hermes 650™ Spark UAS drone by Elbit Systems. (photo credit: ELBIT SYSTEMS)
    The new Hermes 650™ Spark UAS drone by Elbit Systems. (ELBIT SYSTEMS)

"Israel" signed two significant contracts with Elbit Systems, tasking the arms contractor with supplying the military with thousands of heavy bombs and establishing a new facility to produce raw materials, Israeli media reported.

The two agreements, valued at approximately NIS 1 billion ($275 million), are described by the ministry as “crucial for enhancing the Israeli army’s operational endurance and force build-up capabilities.”

Under the first deal, Elbit will provide thousands of heavy air munitions for the Israeli Air Force, reducing "Israel’s" dependence on the United States, which had delayed a shipment of heavy bombs in late spring, as per Israeli media.

The second agreement, as per the reports, will see Elbit set up a "national raw materials plant" to produce materials that were previously mainly sourced from abroad.

The ministry explained, “The new facility will feature advanced production lines for energetic materials that Israel’s defense industry uses."

The project aims to “strengthen domestic manufacturing independence and reduce reliance on imported raw materials.”

This comes as "Israel" continues its genocide for 459 days, killing over 45,854 Palestinians amid a dire humanitarian crisis.

Related News

Venezuela slams Trinidad and Tobago, declares PM persona non grata

ASEAN demands end to US blockade on Cuba at UNGA

It is worth noting that Elbit Systems is known for supplying the Israeli occupation forces with drones, munitions, combat vehicles, missiles, and various other types of weaponry.  Palestine Action compelled Elbit Systems to permanently close several weapons factories in the UK, despite facing arrests, raids, and imprisonment.

Resuming suspended US arms shipments to 'Israel' now possible

It is now possible to send the US weapons shipment that was previously suspended to "Israel", as the Biden administration recognizes that the incoming Trump administration would have approved it, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (KAN) reported last month, citing an American source.

In early May, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced that the United States halted a shipment of bombs to "Israel" over concerns about their potential use in the invasion of Rafah.

KAN mentioned that the Director-General of the Israeli Security Ministry, Eyal Zamir, raised the issue of the suspended weapons shipment during meetings with senior officials in Washington.

Zamil pointed out that "Israel" is increasing its domestic weapons production amid the arms embargo imposed by several countries.

Despite the US administration's suspension of a specific weapons shipment to "Israel", it has continued to export other arms shipments.

This has been accompanied by unlimited military and political support for "Israel" during its aggression on Gaza and Lebanon.

Read next: Elbit Systems loses billions as UK ditches drone contract

  • United States
  • genocide in Gaza
  • Israeli aggression
  • Elbit Systems
  • Israel
  • Israeli weapons
  • Israeli occupation
War on Gaza

War on Gaza

Most Read

'Israel’s Digital Iron Dome: Weaponizing the web against Palestine

'Israel’s Digital Iron Dome: Weaponizing the web against Palestine

  • Technology
  • 24 Oct 2025
Arab League chief exposes secret US deal shielding 'Israel’s' nukes

Arab League chief exposes secret US deal shielding 'Israel’s' nukes

  • Politics
  • 27 Oct 2025
Abu Hamza, the spokesperson for the Al-Quds Brigades, during a speech televised on October 22, 2025 (Al-Quds Brigades Military Media)

Al-Quds Brigades' Abu Hamza mourns leaders, vows continued resistance

  • Politics
  • 22 Oct 2025
US missionary kidnapped in Niger capital, suspected taken toward Mali

US missionary kidnapped in Niger capital, suspected taken toward Mali

  • Africa
  • 23 Oct 2025

Coverage

All
War on Gaza

Read Next

All
Members of the al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, and Egyptian workers search for the bodies of hostages in a tunnel discovered during searches in Hamad City, Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 (AP)
Politics

'Israel' obstructing Gaza body recovery, creating false claims: Hamas

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawwaf Salam talks to US Deputy Special Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus at the Grand Serail in Beirut, Lebanon, October 28, 2025 (NNA)
Politics

Salam conveys to Ortagus goals behind any possible negotiations

Writers boycott NYT, demand justice as Gaza media ban faces court
Politics

300+ writers boycott NYT Opinion, cite persistent anti-Palestine bias

Settlers attack West Bank olive harvesters, Injure 3 Palestinians
Politics

Settlers attack West Bank olive harvesters, injure 3 Palestinians

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS