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Israel Secures €358M Deal for Targeting Pods Amid Embargo

8/28/2025

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Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has signed a €358 million contract with the German Air Force for 90 Litening 5 targeting pods for Eurofighter Typhoon jets.
This deal comes despite a recent arms embargo imposed by Germany on Israel due to the situation in Gaza.
The Litening 5 system improves precision targeting and is utilized by 28 air forces worldwide.

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Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has signed a €358 million contract with the German Air Force for 90 Litening 5 targeting pods for Eurofighter Typhoon jets.
This deal comes despite a recent arms embargo imposed by Germany on Israel due to the situation in Gaza.
The Litening 5 system improves precision targeting and is utilized by 28 air forces worldwide.