The talks mark the opening of a new chapter in strategic cooperation between the two allies and are expected to shape the future of military, technological, and security coordination for years to come.

Production will take place at Elbit facilities across the country, employing thousands of workers, the ministry noted.

The Defense Ministry said the system was conceived after operational lessons from the war with Hamas and will gradually be deployed to sensitive sites across Israel

The two men previously met in Brussels in June.

'There are those who see AI as the next revolution in changing the face of warfare in the battlefield,' says Israeli Defense Ministry director-general Eyal Zamir.

Security officials reportedly convened several times in the past 36 hours, presenting defense minister with preliminary findings from the incidents.

The project will 'equip the IDF with the most advanced tactical ground vehicles in the world,' said IAI President and CEO of IAI, Boaz Levy.

Ahead of Israel’s Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror, the Defense Ministry’s commemoration branch is launching a new smartphone app with information on all events held by bereaved families across the country and throughout the year.