Israel has signed agreements with Elbit Systems for the purchase of air-launched weapons and to support local advanced production of energetics.

North Korea has conducted its first missile test in 2025, claiming it was an intermediate-range ballistic missile topped by a hypersonic glide vehicle.

If all options are exercised under the $1.45 billion indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity award, it would represent the company’s largest award.

Elbit Systems says it has secured a $60 million contract for counter-uncrewed air system (C-UAS) equipment from an undisclosed buyer.

The U.S. State Department has approved a $3.6 billion AIM-120 Amraam package to Japan, in what will be one of the largest foreign exports of the missile.

Kendall took over as the service’s top civilian in 2021 and will leave office in the next few weeks.

The Israeli Defense Ministry has set up a new research unit to focus on AI and autonomy while also ramping up production of Arrow-3 missile interceptors.

The deal is the largest ever between the two countries, Israel said in announcing the finalization of the purchase on Dec. 24.