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.
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.
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.
The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), through its Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), and in collaboration with the Israeli Air Force (IAF), has signed an agreement with Elbit Systems to procure advanced protection systems for the IAF's Black Hawk and Apache combat helicopters. As part of the project, IAF helicopters will be equipped with innovative technologies designed to ensure maximum protection in complex combat scenarios, including systems for identifying, disrupting, and neutralizing threats and systems for deflecting guided missiles.
The contract is valued at approximately $55 million and is expected to span over 5 years. This deal joins a series of procurement and force build-up contracts that the IMOD is advancing under the leadership of the Ministry's Director General, Major General (Res.) Amir Baram.
Head of the R&D Department at the IMOD’s DDR&D, Brig. Gen. Yehuda Elmakayes: "We are advancing cutting-edge technologies for aerial platform protection, focusing on DIRCM systems for the IAF helicopter fleet. This program builds on years of substantial investment in this critical domain and represents a significant technological breakthrough that addresses current and emerging threats. The DDR&D remains committed to further developing these capabilities alongside our partners in the IAF and industry to ensure IDF forces maintain operational freedom across all theaters."
General Manager of Elbit Systems ISTAR & EW Division, Oren Sabag: "We're honored to continue providing the IDF with our advanced self-protection and DIRCM solutions that enhance both safety and operational capabilities of their Black Hawk and Apache helicopters. Our track record of successful implementations worldwide demonstrates these systems' maturity and battlefield effectiveness. This contract further strengthens our strategic partnership with the Ministry of Defense and the IDF. It reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering technology that provides the highest level of protection for aircrews operating in hostile environments."
Twenty-five leading Israeli companies are exhibiting the next generation of battle-proven defense systems in Greece – from autonomous drones and secure communication solutions to innovative energy technologies changing the game's rules in the modern battlefield.
