[As stated in the Times of Israel](https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-locally-production-heavy-bombs-reducing-reliance-on-us-after-shipment-holdup/) an additional contract for the construction of a natural material-producing plant has been concluded to aid accomplish independency in the production of ammunition. The contract value is about $275 million. According to the Ministry, these agreements were “key to expanding the operational strength of Israel's Defence Forces and the capacity to grow its forces” and were “the main lesson learned from the war”. This action will let for crucial independency from deliveries from the United States.