Israel's arms exports reach record levels.

Binh sĩ Israel canh gác tại một vị trí quân sự nhìn ra “Ranh giới Vàng” ở trung tâm Dải Gaza, ngày 26/5/2026. (Ảnh: AP)

Israeli soldiers stand guard at a military position overlooking the “Golden Line” in central Gaza Strip, May 26, 2026. (Photo: AP)

The Israeli Ministry of Defense announced on June 2nd that its arms export revenue is expected to reach a record high of over $19 billion in 2025, a 30% increase compared to 2024.

According to the Israeli Ministry of Defence, more than half of arms sales in 2025 will come from "mega-deals" worth $100 million or more. The agency stated that Israel's arms exports have more than doubled in the past five years, despite widespread criticism regarding Israel's conduct in conflicts in the Gaza Strip, with Hezbollah in Lebanon, and with Iran.

The Israeli Ministry of Defence has not disclosed the identities of the buyers. However, several industry officials say that some countries that had previously stated they would avoid buying Israeli weapons have quietly placed orders. According to experts, many governments turn to Israel because its weapons have been used in combat, allowing them to observe the effectiveness of ammunition and military systems in real time.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that there is a clear link between the battlefield successes of the Israeli military, the capabilities of its defense industry, and the success of Israeli defense exports globally. Katz argued that these growth figures reinforce Israel's position as a defense technology powerhouse, while also highlighting the responsibility for continued innovation.

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