by Jerusalem Post Staff
Over 100,000 tons of military equipment have arrived in Israel through 870 airlifts and 144 sea shipments since the start of the war.
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| Israel unloads US shipment of D-9 bulldozers, July 9, 2025. (credit: Defense Ministry) |
A US shipment of dozens of D-9 bulldozers for IDF ground troops arrived in Israel on Wednesday, following its release by the Trump administration, the Defense Ministry confirmed.
"The shipment of D9 bulldozers is part of a broad-scale arming and military equipment effort worth billions of shekels, which the US government released and the Defense Ministry procured and transported to Israel," Defense Ministry Director-General Maj.-Gen. (res) Amir Baram said, adding that Israel has received a number of cargo ships and aircraft in the past several weeks.
"We must continue to strengthen our military buildup to support all of the IDF's needs in the current campaign and in preparation for the next decade," Baram said.
Largest exchange in Israel's history
Over 100,000 tons of military equipment have arrived in Israel through 870 airlifts and 144 sea shipments since the start of the war. According to the ministry, this is the largest exchange in Israel's history.The shipment was conducted in a joint operation led by the Defense Ministry's procurement delegation in the US, the IDF Planning Directorate, and the International Security Transport Unit within the ministry.
Jerusalem Post Staff
Source: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-860489
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