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Israel Secures $275M Deal for Local Bomb Manufacturing

1/8/2025

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Israel has secured a $275 million agreement with Elbit Systems to manufacture bombs locally, a strategic shift aimed at decreasing dependence on US and British supplies amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. This initiative will also establish a new facility for producing munitions raw materials, bolstering Israel's military self-sufficiency.

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Israel has secured a $275 million agreement with Elbit Systems to manufacture bombs locally, a strategic shift aimed at decreasing dependence on US and British supplies amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. This initiative will also establish a new facility for producing munitions raw materials, bolstering Israel's military self-sufficiency.