Elbit Teams Up With Anduril as Israeli Defense Firms Seek U.S. and European Deals

Elbit Systems has begun working with U.S. defense company Anduril on the sale of its “Ro’em” artillery cannon, as part of a strategic U.S. Army tender to replace the M-109. The American version is called “Sigma NG” and can fire all 155 mm shells. It is mounted on an Oshkosh 10x10 truck, while the Israeli version took about six years before its first system was recently delivered to the IDF. The move reflects a broader trend among Israeli defense firms in the United States, partnering with local companies to gain a foothold in major procurement competitions.

Anduril, founded in 2017 and focused on autonomous weapons, aircraft, missiles and AI systems, is seen as one of the hottest defense-tech firms in the world. In May it completed a $5 billion funding round valuing it at $61 billion, more than double its valuation from a year earlier. The new round was the largest in the sector in 2026.

The article also says the U.S. will resume TNT production for the first time since the 1980s. Washington has decided to spend $404 million to build a TNT plant in Kentucky, after decades of relying on imports for bombs, shells and grenades. TNT is essential for 155 mm shells, whose prices have surged because of demand from the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. The contract is with Repkon USA, a subsidiary of Turkey’s Repkon, which has already won another contract to build an artillery shell plant in Texas.

Separately, President Emmanuel Macron has again limited the presence of Israeli companies at the Eurosatory arms show in Paris, which opens next Monday. France will not allow the opening of the national Israeli pavilion and will restrict the display of offensive weapons. The financial hit to Israel’s Defense Ministry is said to be under 2 million shekels, but Israeli participation has dropped from about 74 companies in 2024 to fewer than 40 this year. By contrast, the number of Ukrainian companies is set to jump from 10 to 80, and they face no restrictions.

The article also notes another Elbit partnership in Germany, where Elbit and Diehl will jointly offer the Skystriker loitering munition to the Bundeswehr, with local production, assembly, integration and certification if the bid is won. In addition, Rafael and Reflex signed a strategic partnership to develop a new high-resolution satellite constellation, with imagery resolution of up to 30 centimeters.