Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Director General, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram visited Elbit Systems, where he met with President and CEO Bezalel (Butzi) Machlis and company leadership, toured production lines of critical systems used in Operation Rising Lion, and met with employees.
The Director General addressed the employees: "Elbit Systems' advanced technologies are integrated across all the platforms we deployed against Iran - both offensive and defensive systems. The partnership between the Ministry of Defense, the IDF, and our defense industries creates a unique Israeli ecosystem that was crucial to our ability to send formations of fighter jets 1,500 kilometers all the way to Tehran. Now, our job is to take everything we've learned and use it to rapidly build up our forces to better prepare the IDF for whatever comes next. This operational success has been fantastic, but the operational and technological fight isn't over yet."
Today (Thursday), cargo aircraft carrying military equipment for the defense establishment landed in Israel. This is part of strengthening operational continuity and supporting all IDF requirements, both for achieving war objectives and for improving readiness.
Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Director General, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram, visited together with IAI- Israel Aerospace Industries CEO, Boaz Levy, at the company's production lines, which have been operating around the clock since the outbreak of war. During the visit, Director General Baram conducted a field situation assessment and reviewed the production pace of key offensive and defensive combat systems for the IDF.
Last night (Sunday, June 15, 2025), just one day before the Paris Air Show opened in Bourget Airport, exhibition organizers acting on behalf of the French government ordered the removal of offensive weapons systems from Israeli defense industry pavilions - breaking with standard practice at defense exhibitions worldwide.
Israel MOD announces that Israel's all-time defense export record has been broken for the fourth consecutive year, with over $14.7 billion in 2024 – a 13% increase over the previous year. More than half of the deals were valued at over $100 million. Over 50% of the deals were with European countries. Defense exports have more than doubled over the past five years.
During the Swords of Iron War, the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D), the Israeli Air Force (IAF), and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems executed an accelerated development program to deploy revolutionary interception systems. As a result of this initiative, soldiers from the IAF Aerial Defense Array operated high-power laser system prototypes in the field, successfully intercepting scores of enemy threats.
The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) announces that the 800th aircraft in the comprehensive military equipment and weapons airlift operation that commenced immediately following the outbreak of war has landed in Israel this morning (Tuesday).
This joint operation is coordinated by the IMOD’s Defense Procurement Directorate (DPD) via the International Defense Transportation Unit, in collaboration with the IMOD Mission to the U.S., the IDF Planning and Force Build-Up Directorate, and the Israeli Air Force (IAF).
Throughout this operation, over 90,000 tons of military equipment have been delivered to Israel via 800 flights and approximately 140 maritime shipments. The procured and transported equipment includes munitions, armored vehicles, individual protective equipment, and medical supplies.
In conjunction with the IMOD’s initiative to expand Israel's domestic defense production capabilities, this air and maritime transport operation constitutes a critical element in maintaining operational continuity, fulfilling comprehensive IDF requirements for achieving wartime objectives, and enhancing force readiness.
800th Aircraft in Military Airlift Operation Arrives in Israel
The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) announces that the 800th aircraft in the comprehensive military equipment and weapons airlift operation that commenced immediately following the outbreak of war has landed in Israel this morning (Tuesday).
This joint operation is coordinated by the IMOD’s Defense Procurement Directorate (DPD) via the International Defense Transportation Unit, in collaboration with the IMOD Mission to the U.S., the IDF Planning and Force Build-Up Directorate, and the Israeli Air Force (IAF).
Throughout this operation, over 90,000 tons of military equipment have been delivered to Israel via 800 flights and approximately 140 maritime shipments. The procured and transported equipment includes munitions, armored vehicles, individual protective equipment, and medical supplies.
In conjunction with the IMOD’s initiative to expand Israel's domestic defense production capabilities, this air and maritime transport operation constitutes a critical element in maintaining operational continuity, fulfilling comprehensive IDF requirements for achieving wartime objectives, and enhancing force readiness.
Companies Exhibiting Under the SIBAT Pavilion:• CTI INTL Solutions – Over 30 years of experience in military control systems and armored vehicle solutions.
• Magna B.S.P. – AI-based video analytics for military surveillance and protection of critical infrastructure.
• Orbit Communication Systems – Advanced airborne and maritime communication systems and satellite tracking solutions.
• Rayzone Group – Cyber intelligence solutions providing enhanced decision-making capabilities.
• SOL Security Lab – Military-grade vulnerability research and diagnostics across diverse platforms.
• Steadicopter – Unmanned aerial systems with real-time intelligence and precision strike capabilities.
• XTEND Defense – AI-powered drone systems for ISR missions and counter-UAS operations with remote combat precision.
Startups Exhibiting Under the MAFAT Pavilion:
• DeepKeep – A cybersecurity software platform for protecting systems against sophisticated cyberattacks.
• InnerEye – Enhancing AI model accuracy through neuro-technology that fuses human intelligence with artificial intelligence.
• Sealartec – Autonomous launch and recovery systems for unmanned marine vehicles in challenging sea conditions.
• Resight – Augmented reality solutions enabling persistent, multi-user experiences in physical environments without prior mapping.
• Xtrodes – Wearable electronic skin for wireless, continuous monitoring of brain, heart, and muscle activity.
• COPTERPIX – Advanced autonomous drone systems designed for heavy payloads in harsh environments.
• Next Dim – Network analysis platform for financial sectors, supporting anti-money laundering, fraud detection, and transaction pattern recognition.
• Intact – Compact RF-based system for real-time blue force tracking and fratricide prevention without reliance on GPS.
