❗️Israeli military signs $190 million agreement with Elbit Systems for advanced artillery training facility The Israeli war ministry's Defense Procurement Directorate (DPD) signed a 15-year contract valued at over $190 million with Israeli 'defense' firm Elbit Systems to construct a technology training facility for army commanders and artillery units, according to official statements published on the Israeli war ministry's social media channels. The project is designed to support the operational rollout of next-generation artillery platforms, specifically the SIGMA self-propelled howitzer and the PULS rocket launcher system. The contract includes the delivery of simulation technology, mission simulators, driving units, and specialized instructional infrastructure to accelerate training timelines for artillery personnel. Defense Procurement Directorate head Zeev Landau stated that the agreement reflects a long-term strategy to expand military strike capacity and ground readiness, while Elbit Systems executive Boaz Cohen confirmed the facility will provide logistics and maintenance support to preserve high operational readiness across artillery units. The massive procurement agreement underscores Israel's long-term military buildup and reliance on domestic arms manufacturers to expand its heavy artillery capabilities. The technological overhaul comes as Israeli occupation forces face prolonged attrition across multiple regional fronts, relying heavily on automated long-range artillery and rocket systems to sustain continuous bombardments.