(24/3) The Chamber hosted Round Table with Brigadier General Mike Siegl, Director Logistics and Engineering, USCENTCOM and his staff.

The meeting was attended by senior representatives from both Israeli and American defense companies operating in Israel including: Boeing, Elbit, Israel Aircraft Industry, Pratt & Whitney and Rafael and AMCHAM Board members Alon Barnea who led the meeting, Amit Acco and, Eitan Yudilevich.

The discussion focused on Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) in the context of global supply chains and sustainment.

This meeting underscored the significant potential for companies to enhance their business collaboration with the US in the defense sector and highlighted Israel as a key asset to the US in the region.

In closing the meeting, board member Alon Barnea extended an invitation   to BG Siegl suggesting that the Chamber facilitate a dedicated gathering of Israeli companies operating in Israel serving as subcontractors and manufacturers within the supply chains of key development partners of common or joint platforms.