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January 9, 2025

Israel Is Breaking Free of Dependence on American Munitions

A step the current war has shown to be necessary.

In December, the Israeli Defense Ministry announced that it would buy tens of thousands of new standard-issue rifles from a domestic manufacturer, instead of importing them from the U.S. And on Tuesday, it sealed a deal with Elbit—known for its drones and other advanced military technology—for the manufacture of heavy bombs and the raw materials used for producing rocket and missile fuel. The goal of these measures isn’t to make American military assistance unnecessary, but to lessen Israel’s dependence.

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January 9, 2025

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    A step the current war has shown to be necessary.

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