Israel to produce its own bombs in bid for arms independence from US — newspaper

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Israel is aiming to produce its own bombs to achieve arms independence from the US, currently producing kits that convert conventional bombs into precision weapons but lacking sufficient volume for full independence. This move is part of Israel's strategic defense efforts amidst ongoing regional security challenges.

The publication notes that Israel already produces its own kits that convert "dumb bombs" into precision weapons, but it is not anywhere close to the necessary volume that it needs to be considered independent