The state defense concern Aviation Industry’s working committee is considering implementing strike sanctions that could potentially disrupt the supply of Hetz-3 missile defense systems to Germany, valued at 4 billion euros. This decision stems from the Ministry of Finance’s demand that concern employees return salary bonuses that were received in violation of regulations back to the state treasury, totaling several hundred million shekels for the period starting from 2018.
The workers’ committee is vehemently against the Ministry of Finance’s demand and is threatening to halt production of Hetz-3 batteries for Germany. This would lead to resources being redirected towards producing similar batteries for the IDF instead. Additionally, all travel related to the deal with Germany would be banned. The concern’s management supports the workers’ committee’s position due to fear that employees may leave for other companies if they are required to return part of their salaries.
According to reports from Calcalist, the workers’ committee is standing firm on its stance, with potential consequences that could impact the supply chain of the missile defense systems to Germany. The situation remains fluid as negotiations between the concern, workers’ committee, and Ministry of Finance continue.
