Israel's leading defense contractors are locked in a fierce competition for top talent, with tensions rising over high-profile executive moves. Industry insiders report that Israel Aerospace Industries is taking strong measures to prevent staff departures, particularly in response to Rafael's recent recruitment of Yoav Turgeman, former chief of ELTA. The rivalry has raised concerns about the impact on collaboration between the country's major defense firms. As the battle intensifies, questions remain about the future of inter-agency cooperation in Israel's defense sector.