Israeli Defense Ministry to procure 20,000 domestic drones, shifting away from Chinese models
Israeli companies such as Dronix, Xtend, Robotican, Tehiru, Heven Drones, and CopterPIX are expected to participate in the tender. These firms will face the challenge of scaling up production to meet the IDF’s needs, which include meeting stringent price and performance requirements. For instance, the IDF's price threshold of NIS 10,000-20,000 per drone poses a significant challenge, potentially excluding high-cost models from major defense contractors like Elbit Systems and Rafael.