Israeli firm Axon Vision demonstrates ForceField C-UAS system for U.S. contractor
Axon Vision completed a live-fire demonstration of its ForceField counter-drone AI system for an unnamed U.S. prime contractor ahead of AUSA 2026. ForceField uses computer vision to cue kinetic effectors against small UAS. The company is seeking U.S. partnerships.
Elbit Systems wins $235 million European contract for PULS launchers and EXTRA-MR rockets
Elbit Systems has secured a contract worth approximately $235 million to supply PULS rocket artillery systems and EXTRA-MR precision-guided rockets to an unnamed European customer. The deal includes integrated logistics support. Neither the customer identity nor quantities were disclosed.
Why it matters: A European army is buying Israeli long-range strike quietly—likely a NATO member hedging on U.S. HIMARS delivery timelines or looking for shorter-notice procurement outside the Patriot queue.
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Israel signs agreement with U.S. Pentagon for procurement of 12 Boeing Apache helicopters
Israel's Ministry of Defence instructed its U.S. mission to sign an agreement with the Pentagon for the procurement of 12 Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopters for the IDF. The deal was announced October 15. No delivery timeline or contract value was disclosed.
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Israeli firm Skapion unveils counter-swarm defense system at AUSA 2026
Skapion, an Israeli defense technology company, has unveiled what it describes as the first native counter-swarm defense system, announced at the AUSA Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. The system is designed to address the threat of coordinated drone swarms. No technical specifications, deployment timeline, or customer interest were disclosed in available reporting.
Azerbaijan begins local rifle production in partnership with Israeli firm Ari Arms
Azerbaijan has established local rifle production in cooperation with Israeli arms manufacturer Ari Arms. The new factory manufactures rifles based on Ari Arms designs. No contract details, production volumes or customer information were disclosed.