Israel defense exports hit record $19 billionrecord $19 billion in 2025
Israel’s Defense Ministry said on Tuesday that defense exports topped $19 billion in 2025, the fifth straight year of record sales. The ministry said demand for missile, rocket and air-defense systems rose while Israeli industry kept producing for its own military during wartime, making the figures important for both the economy and the country’s defense capacity.
Israeli government
Israeli officials present the export surge as proof that the country remains a leading defense-technology power. They also say the industry must keep meeting the Israeli military’s wartime needs while serving foreign customers.
International buyers
Reports cite strong demand from Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, where buyers are seeking proven military systems. The sales growth suggests that battlefield use is increasing the appeal of Israeli equipment abroad.
Critics
Critics of arms sales argue that record exports raise ethical questions during an active war. They say the figures highlight how conflict can boost defense industry revenues even as regional tensions remain high.
- Israel’s defense industry has long been shaped by compulsory military service and years of regional conflict.
- The Asia-Pacific region includes major buyers that often compare Western, local, and Israeli weapons systems.
- Air-defense technology is one of Israel’s best-known military exports, alongside drones and surveillance equipment.
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