Israel MOD and the U.S. Pentagon sign agreement for the procurement of 12 advanced Boeing-manufactured Apache Helicopters for the IDF

Norway's €2 trillion sovereign wealth fund may allow investments in nuclear weapons makers, according to a government-appointed commission's proposal. The fund currently excludes 14 companies, including Airbus, BAE Systems, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Safran, due to their involvement in nuclear arms. The proposed change would permit investments in nuclear arms makers based in recognized nuclear-weapon states and NATO allies.

Israel's Defense Ministry agreed to buy 12 AH-64E Apache Guardians from Boeing, with estimated cost of 1 billion USD. Deliveries start in early 2030s. Israeli government allocated budget for the purchase.

The Pentagon selected four directed-energy systems, including AeroVironment's (AVAV) and Boeing's (BA) lasers, for testing at five U.S. military bases starting in 2026. The systems will be evaluated for a year to assess their effectiveness against drone threats. The Pentagon has allocated billions for counter-drone defenses, with directed-energy weapons costing significantly less per engagement than traditional interceptors.

Israel's Ministry of Defense will buy 12 AH-64E Apache helicopters from Boeing, with deliveries starting in the next decade. The deal, approved by the Israeli government, aims to enhance the IDF's operational capabilities. Boeing and Israeli officials highlighted the strategic partnership and the importance of the agreement for Israel's security.

Boeing delivered 475 aircraft in the first nine months of 2026, an 8% increase from the same period last year, with the 737 family driving growth. The company aims to exceed its 2025 total of 600 deliveries, but faces production quality challenges and competition from Airbus, which delivered 547 aircraft in the same period. Boeing's backlog stands at 6,371 aircraft.

Israel signed a $323M deal with Boeing to buy 12 AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters, funded by delaying other Defense Ministry payments. The helicopters, set for delivery in the early 2030s, will enhance IDF capabilities, according to Defense Minister Israel Katz.