Germany embargoes Israel, but purchases military equipment from Israel.

According to the most recent press release of the Israeli company ‘Rafael’ we learn that Germany is buying military equipment from Israel. On the other hand, Germany has refused most recently to sell any military equipment to Israel. To call this an irony of history is a Gentleman’s understatement.

From the press release, we learn: “The German parliament has authorized the procurement of 90 Litening 5 targeting pods for its Eurofighter Typhoon fleet, enhancing the precision strike and reconnaissance capabilities of the Bundeswehr. The decision reflects Germany’s confidence in Rafael’s systems and continues a decades-long defense partnership. It also aligns with a broader NATO trend emphasizing multi-wavelength sensor integration and stand-off targeting effectiveness in contested airspaces.

Litening 5 is a fifth-generation targeting system already operational with 28 air forces worldwide. With more than 2,000 units delivered and over 2.2 million operational flight hours—primarily during contingency operations—it has become one of the most widely used targeting pods in service today.

Precision Capabilities and Mission Adaptability The pod’s sensor suite includes mid-wave and short-wave infrared, high-resolution color imaging, and dual-wavelength laser designation, with an optional synthetic aperture radar (SAR) for wide-area, all-weather imaging. This enables long-range detection, recognition, and identification of targets under varied atmospheric conditions.”

Anyway, congratulations to Rafael.

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