Ammunition Shipments to Israel: Latest Updates
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US Munitions Shipments to Israel Increase Amidst Conflict
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Shipping records reveal a surge in arms shipments from the United States to Israel,including components for ammunition and bomb shells,as of October 3,2024.
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Key Shipments Detailed
according to shipping records obtained by The Ditch, the Ocean Gladiator, currently at the Port of Paulsboro in New Jersey, is carrying a significant amount of munitions components destined for an Elbit Systems plant in ramat Hasharon, Israel. The ship is scheduled to arrive in Ashdod Port on october 23, 2024.
Specifically, the shipments include:
- Wieland Group: More than 162 tonnes of brass ammunition cartridge cases in eight shipping containers.
- international Ordnance Technologies: 24 tonnes of M9 ammunition links.
- Elbit systems (Ladson, South Carolina): 377 tonnes of bomb shells in 25 containers, shipped from its Ladson, South Carolina facility to its sister company in Ramat Hasharon.
The Ocean Gladiator is expected to make additional stops at other US ports before continuing its journey through the Strait of Gibraltar.
Company Responses
Wieland Group, International Ordnance Technologies, and Elbit systems all declined to comment on the shipments when contacted by The Ditch.
Timeline and Route
The Ocean Gladiator departed from the Port of Paulsboro, New Jersey on October 1, 2024.Its projected route includes stops at other US ports before transiting the Strait of Gibraltar and arriving at Ashdod Port in Israel on October 23, 2024.
| Component | Shipper | Quantity | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Ammunition Cartridge Cases | Wieland Group | >162 tonnes | Elbit Systems, Ramat Hasharon |
| M9 Ammunition Links | International ordnance Technologies | 24 tonnes | Elbit Systems, Ramat Hasharon |
| Bomb Shells | Elbit Systems (Ladson, SC) | 377 tonnes | Elbit Systems, Ramat Hasharon |