Montenegro
Introduction Israel and Montenegro signed their first defense contract in 2019, involving the sale of $35 million worth of Remote-Controlled Weapon Stations (RCWS) produced by Elbit Systems. Since then, military cooperation has expanded to include the sale of Israeli mortar munition systems and the training of Montenegrin officers in Israel. Montenegro also acquired Israeli surveillance […]
Moldova
Introduction Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Israel-Moldova relations have strengthened and deepened. This has included the opening of an Israeli embassy in Moldova, bilateral diplomatic visits, and the emergence of security cooperation, most notably reflected in Moldova’s acquisition of ATMOS artillery systems. Israel-Moldova Relations Diplomatic relations between Moldova and Israel were officially […]
Croatia
Introduction Croatia and Israel maintain military and security cooperation that includes Croatian procurement of Israeli systems such as unmanned turrets for armoured vehicles, drones, thermal imaging and night-vision equipment, counter-drone systems, and anti-tank missile technologies. Israeli companies have also supplied public-security and surveillance tools, including Cellebrite digital forensics software. Despite political efforts in 2025 to […]
UVision
General Information UVision is an Israeli-based international defense company specializing in loitering munitions, known also as “suicide drones”. The company was founded in 2011 and was made up by former officials in the IDF and veteran defense companies. The IDF’s former deputy chief of staff Yair Naveh served as chairman of the company.[1]Globes, The Air […]
Xtend
General Information Xtend is an Israeli manufacturer of assault and surveillance drones, which also develops operating and control systems for unmanned platforms. The company was founded in 2018 by Aviv Shapira, Matteo Shapira, Rubi Liani, and Tzvika Tubi, and specializes in human-guided autonomous systems for defense applications. Xtend works closely with the Israel Defense Forces […]
Estonia
Introduction Estonia has relied on Israeli arms supplies since it gained independence from the Soviet Union in the early 1990s, when Israel was the only country willing to provide it with NATO-standard military equipment. Since 2019, Estonia has embarked on a new wave of Israeli defense procurement. The largest transactions have been with Israel Aerospace […]
Albania
Introduction Albania has significantly deepened its military and security ties with Israel since 2020. In 2025 a major deal was signed between the countries to supply Albania with artillery systems and drones by Elbit and to build a domestic production plant in the country. Other recent deals include cybersecurity training in Albania by IAI and […]
Lithuania
Introduction Defense cooperation forms a central pillar of the Lithuania–Israel relationship, reflected in regular high-level military visits, significant procurement programs involving major Israeli defense companies, and the integration of Israeli technologies across Lithuania’s armed forces and security services. Recent key acquisitions include Rafael-equipped Boxer infantry fighting vehicles armed with Spike missiles, IAI short-range air-surveillance radars, […]
Belgium
Introduction Belgium-Israel relations are characterized by a stark contrast between diplomacy and defense cooperation. Belgium is a customer of Israeli military and security technologies, ranging from anti-tank missiles and unmanned systems to cyber-surveillance tools. Elbit Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries maintain subsidiaries in Belgium, enabling direct access to European markets. These activities have continued despite […]
Switzerland
Introduction Military relations between Israel and Switzerland have focused on defense technology and cyber security. Elbit Systems has been a key Israeli partner for the Swiss defense sector over the past decades, taking part in multiple projects, including the controversial procurement of the Hermes 900 drone. In 2023, Switzerland decided to acquire Spike missiles, further […]