Core Insights - Elbit Systems Ltd. has completed the first model of the Sigma NG 155 millimeter howitzer, a self-propelled artillery system designed for next-gen warfare, at its South Carolina plant, emphasizing US production to align with local market demands [1] Group 1: Product Development - The Sigma NG howitzer incorporates US components, which were sent to Israel for assembly and expertise before being returned for installation in the turret system [2] - The Sigma NG is capable of firing all 155 millimeter shells and is similar to the IDF's Roem system, which took Elbit approximately six years to deliver to the IDF [2] Group 2: Market Strategy - The US variant of the Sigma NG is mounted on an Oshkosh 10X10 truck and includes locally sourced components, indicating a strategic move to enhance local production capabilities [3] - Elbit's actions may signal a trend for other Israeli companies to follow suit in the US market, potentially increasing competition and collaboration in defense manufacturing [3]