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Israel Moves to Establish Smart Bomb Production Lines Amid Budget Dispute

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First reported by Mako · 17 minutes ago

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Israel's Defense Ministry is launching production lines for smart bombs to boost military independence amid Iran tensions, but budget disputes with the Finance Ministry threaten delays. Prime Minister Netanyahu approved 40 billion shekels, yet full funding has not been released, risking a lost year of critical armament buildup.

01Israel plans new production lines for smart bombs to enhance military self-sufficiency amid Iran tensions.
02Prime Minister Netanyahu approved a 40 billion shekel budget for the procurement effort.
03The Finance Ministry refuses to transfer the full approved funds, causing delays.
04Defense officials warn of losing a critical year of military buildup due to funding issues.
05Despite budget disputes, the Defense Ministry is proceeding with production line setup.
06Production expansion also includes Arrow missile interceptors for air defense.

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