Israeli defense firm Elbit lands huge deal with Germany

On Monday, Elbit Systems Ltd., a military contractor based in Israel, announced it had received a $260 million government contract from Germany to spend six years installing Directional Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM) self-protection systems for defending Germany’s A400M aircraft fleet.

The contract is just the latest in a string of blockbuster deals between Israeli defense firms and international militaries.

Israeli defense exports to Europe jumped to 54% of overall defense exports last year, up from just over 33% in 2023, according to the Israeli media outlet Globes.

Elbit’s defense system works to counter infrared-guided missiles, with a focus on mobile anti-aircraft weapons.

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