The Israeli Defense Ministry has placed a multi-year order valued at about $183 million (NIS 570 million) with Elbit Systems for air munitions, the ministry announced Tuesday.

The agreement, signed by Defense Ministry Director General Maj. Gen. (res.) Amir Baram, is intended to expand Israel’s defense industrial base and strengthen the Israel Defense Forces’ operational readiness for the coming decade.

Defense Minister Israel Katz said the initiative reflects a strategic policy to boost Israeli manufacturing and deepen cooperation with local industry, ensuring reliable supply chains and economic resilience.

“This air munitions deal joins a series of multi-year force-building agreements across multiple domains,” Baram said, adding that such contracts will support defense exports and reinforce Israel’s defense economy.

Elbit Systems CEO Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis said the company remains committed to advancing domestic production capabilities to support the IDF’s air superiority and national-security needs.

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