Jerusalem, Jan 7 (IANS) Israel’s defence ministry announced on Tuesday it has signed deals worth about 1 billion shekels (276 million US dollars) with defence contractor Elbit Systems to boost domestic arms production amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The agreements include the supply of thousands of heavy air munitions and the establishment of a national plant to produce raw materials for the defence industry, previously sourced mainly from abroad.
The move comes as Israel seeks to reduce its reliance on foreign military supplies, particularly from the United States, which delayed some bomb shipments last year over concerns about their use in densely populated areas.
Israel’s air force has deployed more than 83,000 munitions in airstrikes since the outbreak of hostilities, according to military figures, Xinhua news agency reported.
“This is a central lesson from the war that will enable the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) to continue operating powerfully in all theatres,” Defence Ministry Director General Eyal Zamir said in a statement.
The new raw materials facility aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing independence at a time when some Western governments have expressed reservations about arms supplies to Israel during the Gaza conflict.
The ministry said the agreements would enhance the military’s operational capabilities while boosting the local economy through expanded production lines.
Following a surprise Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, that killed around 1200 people in Israel, Israel launched a large-scale offensive in Gaza. The ensuing Israeli operations have resulted in the deaths of thousands of people in the besieged enclave, according to the health authorities in Gaza. The conflict has also seen Israel engage in clashes with Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and directly with Iran.
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