Elbit Systems CEO Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis said Wednesday at the Herzliya Conference that the company is significantly expanding its production capacity in Israel to boost munitions output rates and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. 'The length of wars and scale of munitions use require a different industrial posture, with production rates we have not known before,' Machlis said.
Elbit Systems CEO Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis announced at the Herzliya Conference on Wednesday that the defense contractor is sharply expanding its manufacturing capacity in Israel, aiming to accelerate munitions production rates and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers.
Machlis said the shift is driven by the demands of prolonged conflicts and high-volume munitions consumption. 'The length of wars and scale of munitions use require a different industrial posture, with production rates we have not known before,' he said in remarks carried by N12.
The announcement comes amid broader Israeli efforts to strengthen domestic defense production. As The Zioneer previously reported, Prime Minister Netanyahu said on June 15 that Israel is working to secure its independence in arms production. A separate report noted that the White House is considering a meeting with defense firms to discuss weapons production, though no direct link between the initiatives has been reported. The full scope and timeline of Elbit's expansion plan have not been detailed.
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