Israel orders $263M in supersonic missiles from Elbit following strikes on Iran
Rampage missiles were reportedly used in attacks on Iranian air defense systems.
The Israeli Defense Ministry has ordered advanced air weapon systems from Elbit Systems in two separate deals totaling approximately NIS 900 million ($263 million). The agreements include the supply of Rampage air-to-surface missiles, capable of striking targets deep inside enemy territory from long range, including advanced air defense systems.
According to foreign reports, the Israeli Air Force deployed Rampage missiles during Operation Rising Lion roughly two months ago to neutralize Iran’s defense systems, enabling Israeli fighter jets to gain air superiority. The operation targeted nuclear facilities and ballistic missile production plants across the Islamic Republic.
Rampage missiles can be launched from various types of fighter jets at distances that keep the aircraft outside the range of enemy air defenses. They travel toward their targets at supersonic speeds of around Mach 5, making them extremely difficult to intercept, and can penetrate fortified bunkers. The missile engines are manufactured by the government-owned defense company Tomer.
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The Defense Ministry described the deal with Elbit as part of its strategy to expand domestic weapons production, a policy shaped by lessons from Israel’s ongoing 22-month war and global restrictions on arms sales to the country. Last weekend, Germany joined a growing list of nations limiting arms transfers to Israel in protest over the cabinet’s decision to occupy Gaza.
