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Israel Invests $55M to Upgrade Apache, Black Hawk Defense

5/22/2025

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The Israeli Ministry of Defense has secured a $55 million deal with Elbit Systems to bolster the defenses of its Apache and Black Hawk helicopters. Over the next five years, these aircraft will receive cutting-edge technology to identify and counter threats like heat-seeking missiles, reflecting Israel's commitment to strengthening its military capabilities in a climate of rising security challenges.

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The Israeli Ministry of Defense has secured a $55 million deal with Elbit Systems to bolster the defenses of its Apache and Black Hawk helicopters. Over the next five years, these aircraft will receive cutting-edge technology to identify and counter threats like heat-seeking missiles, reflecting Israel's commitment to strengthening its military capabilities in a climate of rising security challenges.