A faulty interceptor missile launched by Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system disintegrates above southern Lebanon, shortly after being launched by Israel, as seen from the israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon border, in northern Israel, June 1, 2026. (Credit: Amir Cohen/Reuters)
Israeli arms exports have reached an all-time high for the 5th consecutive year, hitting more than $19 billion in 2025 driven by missile, rocket and air defense systems, the Defense Ministry announced Tuesday.
Israel is among the world's leading arms exporters.
"Israel's all-time defense export record has been broken for the 5th consecutive year, with $19.2 billion in 2025 — a nearly 30% surge compared to the previous year, more than doubling in five years and quadrupling in a decade," a Defense Ministry statement said.
Missile, rocket and air defense systems were the lead exports and accounted for 29% of deals, it said, adding that a "notable surge was recorded in observation and optronics systems."
European countries purchased 36% of exports, while Asia and the Pacific Region bought 32%, and the Middle East and North Africa 15%.
"There is a clear and unmistakable thread connecting the [Israeli army's] battlefield achievements across all fronts, the extraordinary capabilities of Israel's defense industries, and the success of Israeli defense exports around the world," Defense Minister Israel Katz was quoted as saying in the statement.
In April, the ministry said it planned to accelerate its production of Arrow missile interceptors amid the war with Iran.
The announcement came after questions in the international media over how long Israel's interceptor stocks would last, with some analysts pointing to shortages of top-tier Arrow interceptors in particular.
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