Israel's weapons exports reach a record high with sales doubling in the past 5 years

Israel's weapons exports reached a record $19 billion in 2025, a 30% increase from 2024, with sales doubling over the past five years despite criticism of Israel’s military actions in Gaza, Hezbollah, and Iran. The Defense Ministry highlighted growing international demand for battle-tested Israeli military technology, including missile defense systems and optronics, while surpassing the UK as the world’s seventh-largest arms supplier.